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October 6, 2022
Cruchaga awarded Zenith Fellowship Award
Recognizes scientist’s contributions to Alzheimer’s disease research.
National Leaders
October 6, 2022
Medical Public Affairs is now WashU Medicine Marketing & Communications
Will focus on supporting strategic schoolwide initiatives in changing medical landscape.
Medical Campus & Community
October 5, 2022
A family of pediatricians paves way for health equity in St. Louis
Street on Medical Campus to be renamed Nash Way.
Medical Campus & Community, News Release, Profiles
October 4, 2022
Scientists ID pathway that triggers mice to scratch when they see others do the same
Behavior surprisingly does not require brain’s visual cortex.
News Release
October 4, 2022
WashU COVID-19 nasal vaccine technology licensed to Ocugen
Aim is for commercialization in U.S., Europe, Japan.
Medical Campus & Community
September 30, 2022
Half of adults have heard little or nothing about new Covid boosters, survey finds
Source: New York Times
September 30, 2022
Risk of Alzheimer’s dementia may be predicted with help of new tool
Demographic data, imaging results, biomarkers of study participants help determine risk.
News Release
September 29, 2022
Five big questions about the new Alzheimer’s treatment
Source: Science
September 22, 2022
School of Medicine joins major NIH brain mapping effort
Will aid understanding of how the brain works in good health and disease .
News Release
September 22, 2022
COVID-19 infections increase risk of long-term brain problems
Strokes, seizures, memory and movement disorders among problems that develop in first year after infection.
News Release
September 21, 2022
Investigational drug for genetic form of ALS improves disease’s molecular signs
Extended use of tofersen may help stabilize muscle strength, control.
News Release
September 21, 2022
‘Paving the way for that next generation’
Source: St. Louis American
September 20, 2022
Infectious diseases organization honors 3 WashU physicians
George, Mattar, Pande elected fellows.
National Leaders
September 20, 2022
Siteman, University of Missouri to collaborate on cancer research, with aim to improve care
Collaboration also will extend efforts toward cancer prevention, education throughout Missouri.
News Release
September 20, 2022
Do your genes explain why cannabis works for you?
Source: Riverfront Times
September 16, 2022
Parker-Oliver named to chair in palliative medicine and supportive care
Kodner chair created with gift from Anne and John McDonnell.
News Release
September 15, 2022
Schreiber honored for cancer immunotherapy research
Immunologist recognized as pioneer in the field.
National Leaders
September 15, 2022
Gordon honored by National Academy of Medicine
Gut microbiome pioneer to be recognized with newly established award.
News Release
September 15, 2022
Washington University Orthopedics teams up with St. Louis CITY Soccer Club
WashU Ortho named team physicians; BJC HealthCare, medical services provider.
Medical Campus & Community
September 13, 2022
With early Alzheimer’s in the family, these sisters decided to test for the gene
Source: NPR Morning Edition
September 13, 2022
School of Medicine joins NIH initiative to expand use of AI in biomedical research
Project to develop framework for using AI to diagnose disease based on sound of patients’ voices.
News Release
September 12, 2022
How to avoid hurting yourself at the gym
Source: New York Times
September 7, 2022
Nasal COVID-19 vaccine approved in India based on Washington University technology
Inhaled vaccine may reduce infection, transmission.
News Release
September 2, 2022
Low testosterone may increase risk of COVID-19 hospitalization for men
Boosting testosterone in men with low levels may reduce serious illness.
News Release