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October 24, 2016
Rao recognized for work on tropical diseases
Honored with 2016 Anne Maurer-Cecchini Award for research on lymphatic filariasis.
National Leaders
October 21, 2016
Department of Medicine names director of cultural awareness, diversity
Joseph Pangelinan to lead strategic planning, direction and activities involving diversity, inclusion.
October 18, 2016
Medical assistant program provides opportunities, addresses shortage
Internships doorway to health sciences field for north St. Louis, north St. Louis County residents.
Medical Campus & Community
October 11, 2016
It’s time to rethink high-protein diets for weight loss
Source: Time
October 11, 2016
Washington People: Emily Jungheim
Reproductive endocrinologist enjoys helping patients build their families.
Medical Campus & Community, Washington People
October 4, 2016
Semenkovich honored by American Diabetes Association
Award recognizes leading scientists in diabetes research.
National Leaders
October 4, 2016
Gordon receives Beering Award
Honor recognizes pioneering work on the human microbiome.
National Leaders, News Release
September 30, 2016
Siteman Kids launches
Program offers cutting-edge cancer treatments in a setting geared for younger patients.
Medical Campus & Community
September 28, 2016
Nanoparticles ease aching joints in mice
Source: Health Day
September 26, 2016
Schwarz named president of nuclear medicine society
First pharmacist and only the fourth woman to hold the position.
National Leaders
September 22, 2016
Experimental immune cell Rx shows promise for leukemia
Source: Health Day
September 15, 2016
Parents not talking to pediatricians about gun safety
Source: U.S. News & World Report
September 15, 2016
School of Medicine designates 70 gender-neutral bathrooms
All new buildings will include some gender-neutral restrooms available to everyone.
Medical Campus & Community
September 14, 2016
Markovina receives early-career research training grant
Award offers opportunity to focus on radiation oncology research.
National Leaders
September 9, 2016
Pot and pregnancy: No harm seen at birth, but many questions remain
Source: NPR
September 9, 2016
Program allows nurses to receive bachelor’s degrees tuition-free
Goldfarb program open to university's registered nurses.
September 8, 2016
Consortium to investigate tau buildup in Alzheimer’s disease
School of Medicine researchers will collaborate with pharmaceutical companies.
News Release
September 6, 2016
Zika may persist in eyes and play a role in spreading virus
Source: Washington Post
September 6, 2016
Perceptions of pregnancy during medical training are changing
Source: Reuters
September 1, 2016
Senior driving: Read this before making car-key decisions
Source: U.S. News & World Report
August 31, 2016
New center focuses on women’s and men’s reproductive health
Scientists' collaborations will include Zika virus, preterm birth, infertility.
News Release
August 30, 2016
Doctors continue to use some treatments despite evidence that they don’t help
Source: Washington Post
August 29, 2016
University to host Alan Alda ‘Communicating Science’ workshops
Symposium Sept. 26-29 aimed at helping scientists share news of their work.
Medical Campus & Community
August 26, 2016
Bloom awarded for contributions to physical therapy
Award honors contributions to field through clinical practice.
National Leaders