Catherine Betz, Author at WashU Medicine

Former Senior Medical Sciences Writer

Michael C. Purdy was a medical sciences writer covering research discoveries in pathology and immunology, medical microbiology, cell biology, radiology and neurology. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and went on to work as a science writer at the Department of Energy, Johns Hopkins University, and then Washington University. He was an active member of Mensa and the National Association of Science Writers. Purdy died in 2016 at age 47 of an inoperable brain tumor. At the time of his death, he was pursuing a master’s degree in education and was very close to earning his degree.

Stories by: Michael C. Purdy

November 18, 2016
A changing landscape: Alzheimer’s disease, research and the future of care
Ongoing research is changing the outlook on Alzheimer's from hopeless to hopeful.
Innovate Magazines
December 12, 2014
Wakefulness protein may be target for Alzheimer’s prevention
A protein that stimulates the brain to awaken from sleep may be a target for preventing Alzheimer’s disease, a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine suggests.
Innovate Magazines, School of Medicine
October 4, 2014
The Human Connectome
Effort to relate brain connectivity to individual capabilities will establish a new baseline for future studies.
Outlook Magazine
August 21, 2014
What we can do for Cantu syndrome
The world’s only clinic explores the science behind a rare syndrome.
Outlook Magazine
February 21, 2014
Preventing Alzheimer’s
Can it be done? A groundbreaking study aims to find out.
Outlook Magazine
May 24, 2013
Major project maps brain’s wiring
Washington University School of Medicine researchers and colleagues are leading a 5-year, $30 million project to map the connections in the human brain.
Innovate Magazines, School of Medicine

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Michael C. Purdy

Former Senior Medical Sciences Writer