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 14, 2026

Study shows a blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease

Source: Associated Press

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

July 3, 2026

What experts say about the effectiveness of electric muscle stimulation workouts

Source: CNN

July 2, 2026

COVID-19 made mRNA vaccines mainstream. WashU researchers say flu shots are next

Source: St. Louis Public Radio

July 1, 2026

Miller honored with Potamkin Prize for dementia research

Recognized for advancing strategies to develop novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.

National Leaders

June 30, 2026

Aid for brain-bleed recovery receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

Earbud-like device from WashU startup Aurenar is designed to improve stroke outcomes after ruptured brain aneurysm.

News Release

June 26, 2026

Lee and Lee honored with prestigious Cogan Award

Researchers recognized for impactful contributions to vision science, ophthalmology research.

National Leaders

June 26, 2026

Azevedo honored with Fulbright award

Student scientist will investigate modified antibodies in Germany.

Medical Campus & Community

June 26, 2026

Gordon receives Gabbay Award

‘Father of microbiome’ honored for transformative research impacting childhood malnutrition.

National Leaders

June 26, 2026

Zipfel elected president of the Society of Neurological Surgeons

Head of Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery is a national leader in the treatment and research of cerebrovascular disorders.

National Leaders

June 24, 2026

Dean’s Medals honor six individuals whose impact advances medicine and improves lives

Honorees recognized for extraordinary contributions.

National Leaders

June 24, 2026

Quick optical biopsy could be early detection method for endometrial cancer

Zhu, WashU Medicine collaborators combine optical coherence tomography and machine learning for rapid, accurate test.

News Release