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March 21, 2023
Link named oncology division director
Leukemia specialist is leader in research, patient care.
News Release
March 16, 2023
Seeking Alzheimer’s clues from few who escape genetic fate
Source: Associated Press
March 15, 2023
Medical Center Alumni Association welcomes new leader
Hayes ready to strengthen communication with alumni and increase interactions between alumni and current students.
Outlook Magazine, Profiles
March 14, 2023
Obituary: Michelle Ann Noll, senior research technician, 54
Member of Diamond lab, focusing on infectious diseases, since 2003.
Obituaries
March 14, 2023
American Society for Clinical Investigation honors physician-scientists
3 early-career scientists recognized for achievements in research at WashU.
National Leaders
March 14, 2023
Imaging tech produces real-time 3D maps of uterine contractions during labor
Noninvasive technique could shed light on preterm birth.
News Release, Video
March 13, 2023
Podcast: International effort aims to help those at risk for serious psychiatric illness
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on efforts in St. Louis and Kenya to ID and treat young people at risk for schizophrenia and other serious conditions.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
March 10, 2023
A scientific grand slam
WashU Med researchers publish in NEJM, JAMA, Nature, Science – all in a week’s time.
Medical Campus & Community
March 10, 2023
Dahiya named to international brain tumor working committee
Expert on diagnostic and prognostic markers for brain tumors.
National Leaders
March 8, 2023
Discovery of T cells’ role in Alzheimer’s, related diseases, suggests new treatment strategy
Findings, in mice, open up drug development possibilities for brain diseases linked to tau protein.
News Release
March 8, 2023
Two-pronged immunotherapy eliminates metastatic breast cancer in mice
Suggests a new approach for treating breast cancers that have spread to bone.
News Release
March 7, 2023
Solnica-Krezel honored for contributions to developmental biology
Scientist to receive Conklin Medal for work in vertebrate embryonic development.
National Leaders
March 7, 2023
Long Covid patients more likely to have gastrointestinal problems, study finds
Source: New York Times
March 7, 2023
COVID-19 infections raise risk of long-term gastrointestinal problems
Addressing lingering GI issues critical part of post-infection care.
News Release
March 3, 2023
Adding antipsychotic med to antidepressant may help older adults with treatment-resistant depression
For some patients, 2 different medications better than antidepressant alone.
News Release
March 2, 2023
Mitreva elected to American Academy of Microbiology
Recognized for research in neglected tropical diseases, human microbiome.
National Leaders
March 2, 2023
Possible treatment strategy identified for bone marrow failure syndrome
Researchers working with pharma collaborations to develop better treatments.
News Release
February 28, 2023
‘Blood Money’: Inside the global business of selling plasma
Source: On Point - WBUR/NPR
February 27, 2023
How to recover from burnout
Source: U.S. News & World Report
February 26, 2023
Why aren’t doctors screening older Americans for anxiety?
Source: New York Times
February 25, 2023
Obituary: William A. Peck, former medical school dean, 89
Expanded Medical Campus, led School of Medicine to new heights in 14 years as dean.
Obituaries
February 24, 2023
Obituary: Joseph L. Roti Roti, emeritus professor of radiation oncology, 79
Noted researcher was director of cancer biology division.
Obituaries
February 23, 2023
Obituary: Paul Berg, Nobel Prize-winning biochemist, 96
Genetic engineering pioneer was on School of Medicine faculty in 1950s.
Obituaries
February 21, 2023
Video: Gordon honored with Janssen Award for Biomedical Research
Gordon shares motivation for developing innovative gut microbiome-directed therapies for malnutrition.
Video