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May 11, 2016
Brain imaging links Alzheimer’s decline to tau protein
Tau is better marker of progression to Alzheimer’s disease than amyloid beta.
News Release
May 9, 2016
Murphy, Virgin elected to National Academy of Sciences
Membership is one of highest honors that can be awarded to U.S. scientists.
News Release
May 9, 2016
Brophy named to orthopaedic surgery board
Sports medicine specialist elected to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board of Directors.
National Leaders
May 6, 2016
Sandell honored by Osteoarthritis Research Society
Co-director of Musculoskeletal Research Center receives lifetime achievement award.
National Leaders
May 5, 2016
Obituary: Mokhtar H. Gado, professor emeritus of radiology, 84
Noted for work with neurological diseases and research involving MRI of brain, spine.
Obituaries
May 5, 2016
Breaking down brain barriers to fight cancer
Source: Reuters
April 29, 2016
Kids with more daily stress have more nightly asthma awakenings
Source: Reuters
April 15, 2016
Obituary: Michael C. Purdy, 47, medical sciences writer
Obituaries
April 14, 2016
Medical Campus students perform ‘Legally Blonde’
Production directed, produced, performed by students is their 11th annual musical.
Medical Campus & Community
April 13, 2016
For women, waiting to have children until after 30 minimizes career income losses
Findings hold true for those with or without college degrees.
News Release
April 13, 2016
Eberlein named honorary fellow of Society of Black Academic Surgeons
Recognized for contributions to careers of surgical society members and to field of surgery.
National Leaders
April 11, 2016
People who avoided illness could be key in treating those who didn’t
Source: New York Times
April 11, 2016
Stressed? There’s an app for that
Washington University-based team launches stress-management app.
News Release
April 8, 2016
Fraser receives University of Missouri alumni honor
The Citation of Merit — the school’s highest honor — is given to alumni who have performed outstanding work in their fields.
National Leaders
April 7, 2016
Gordon recognized for leading research on human microbiome
Award will aid efforts to understand gut microbiome and its effects on health, disease.
Medical Campus & Community
April 6, 2016
Mutch named co-chair of NCI Gynecologic Cancer Steering Committee
Group evaluates research aimed at treating ovarian, cervical, uterine and related cancers.
National Leaders
April 5, 2016
Treating prostate cancer with precision
A new needle-based treatment for less aggressive forms of prostate cancer is now available.
Innovate Magazines
April 5, 2016
Eberlein elected chairman of National Comprehensive Cancer Network board
Network is alliance of 27 leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, education.
National Leaders
April 4, 2016
Academy of Science-St. Louis honors researchers
Recipients of this year’s honors include Lilianna Solnica-Krezel, Robi D. Mitra, Gary J. Patti and Gary D. Stormo.
Medical Campus & Community
April 1, 2016
Global health conference to highlight life-saving drugs, vaccines
Experts will discuss HIV, Zika virus, cancer drugs and global access, among other topics.
Medical Campus & Community
March 31, 2016
You asked: Should I try a fasting diet?
Source: Time
March 24, 2016
Weilbaecher elected to Association of American Physicians
Her research aims to prevent and treat bone metastases in breast cancer patients.
National Leaders
March 21, 2016
School of Medicine launching Institute for Informatics
Philip Payne named inaugural director.
News Release
March 17, 2016
Picus receives AMA radiology award
Honored for advancing teachings of Current Procedural Terminology.
National Leaders