July 27, 2026

Six honored for nursing excellence

WashU Medicine nurses recognized with Excellence in Nursing awards from St. Louis Magazine.

Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders

July 27, 2026

Proven childhood obesity treatment also works at pediatrician’s office

Family-based treatment helped nearly half of kids in clinical trial reach healthier weight.

News Release

July 23, 2026

Mellnick, Itani named to radiology senior leadership positions

New roles recognize the faculty members’ successful track records in clinical and academic leadership .

National Leaders

July 21, 2026

Ciesielski appointed Joint Commission Presidential Fellow

Nationally recognized physician leader will collaborate on healthcare safety, quality during one-year program .

National Leaders

July 21, 2026

WashU announces new academic-industry collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb

Multiyear program will provide hands-on training at the pharmaceutical company, fund translational neuroscience research at WashU.

News Release

July 20, 2026

Cao named Guggenheim Fellow

Expert in cancer prevention uses interdisciplinary methods to identify causes of early-onset cancer .

National Leaders

July 17, 2026

Benzinger, Schindler honored by international imaging society

WashU Medicine radiologists recognized for contributions to imaging science, mentorship.

National Leaders

July 17, 2026

WashU Medicine marketing & communications wins five Telly Awards

Global contest honors excellence in TV and video production.

Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders

July 17, 2026

High school students get PRIMEd for healthcare careers

Summer program at WashU Medicine exposes St. Louis learners to health sciences and clinical professions.

Medical Campus & Community

July 17, 2026

Kannampallil named editor-in-chief of premier informatics journal

Recognized for expertise in AI-based technology designed to improve healthcare.

National Leaders

July 15, 2026

Tool to predict brain swelling earns FDA Breakthrough Device designation

First device to identify dangerous stroke complication developed at WashU Medicine.

News Release

July 15, 2026

New approach to designing drugs supercharges cancer medication

Shape-shifting drug hits tumors in multiple ways, improves outcomes in mice.

News Release

July 13, 2026

Cyclosporiasis cases growing across the United States

Source: KMOV

July 13, 2026

Dementia rising across Latino populations, multidecade study finds

Cases climbed in Mexico, Peru and Puerto Rico over two decades, bucking a downward trend seen in many wealthy nations.

News Release

July 13, 2026

Global consortium launches AI tools to accelerate Alzheimer’s research, treatments

Founding members include WashU Medicine, pharmaceutical companies, philanthropic groups and others.

News Release

July 10, 2026

Why are healthy young adults getting colon cancer? Researchers may finally have a lead

Source: Fast Company

July 9, 2026

Support goes a long way to boost birth control effectiveness

Source: Science News

July 9, 2026

St. Louis Children’s Hospital and WashU Medicine to open pediatric specialty care center in Wentzville

New outpatient facility is expected to open in 2027.

News Release

July 9, 2026

AI platform reduces paperwork for WashU Medicine and BJC physicians

Less time on documentation means more time to focus on patients.

Medical Campus & Community

July 8, 2026

Vertical expansion of research facility earns LEED Silver certification

Sustainable design of BJC Institute of Health building on the medical campus recognized with environmental award.

Medical Campus & Community

July 8, 2026

Tempted to try a wellness or longevity treatment? Here’s what experts say.

In the News

July 7, 2026

Gut bacteria linked to malnutrition may pass to younger generations

Mouse study finds inflammatory microbes in mothers that affect fetal growth and the intestinal health of offspring.

News Release

July 7, 2026

AACR honors WashU Medicine investigators

Three cancer researchers recognized for contributions to field.

National Leaders