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August 22, 2025
Obituary: Stuart A. Kornfeld, professor emeritus of medicine, 88
Renowned hematologist pioneered field of glycobiology, made significant contributions to physician-scientist training.
Obituaries
August 21, 2025
Genetic study suggests ways to catch blood cancer earlier
New understanding of how mutations interact could pave way for early detection, prevention strategies.
News Release
August 20, 2025
WashU AI breast cancer risk detection software scores major FDA designation
Source: St. Louis Public Radio
August 20, 2025
Does Diet or Exercise Drive Obesity? New Research Weighs In
Source: Health
August 20, 2025
How Your Brain’s Nightly Cleanse Keeps It Healthy
Source: Scientific American
August 19, 2025
The world’s deadliest disease
WashU scientists are collaborating to unlock secrets of a millennia-old scourge.
August 15, 2025
Johnson named director of the Division of Urologic Surgery
Surgeon and researcher is national leader in minimally invasive and robotic surgeries.
Medical Campus & Community
August 14, 2025
New method more accurately assesses movement disorder in children
Study on cerebral palsy in humans and mice could inform new treatments.
News Release
August 6, 2025
New WashU Medicine initiative aims to strengthen staff culture, support
Staff Climate and Culture Advisory Committee begins work to enhance employee experience.
Medical Campus & Community
August 4, 2025
Medical Mysteries: Woman who develops colorblindness, diabetes gets rare diagnosis
Source: The Washington Post
July 30, 2025
Immune ‘bouncers’ protect the brain from infection
Mouse study uncovers mast cells’ role as gatekeepers against pathogens.
News Release
July 30, 2025
Halabi to lead Division of Nephrology, Hypertension & Apheresis in Department of Pediatrics
Physician-scientist specializes in vascular physiology and children’s kidney disorders.
Medical Campus & Community
July 29, 2025
AI-based breast cancer risk technology receives FDA Breakthrough Device designation
Software developed at WashU Medicine on accelerated path to approval.
News Release
July 25, 2025
WashU Medicine dean search committee appointed
Chancellor Andrew D. Martin has appointed a committee to begin the process of identifying the next dean of WashU Medicine.
Medical Campus & Community
July 24, 2025
One patient’s story inspired emergency room physician to develop Hospital to Housing program
In caring for unhoused patients, Randall Jotte, MD, brings more than medicine.
Medical Campus & Community
July 22, 2025
Obituary: Joseph T. Black, retired professor of neurology, 85
Accomplished clinician generously shared wisdom with trainees, colleagues.
Obituaries
July 22, 2025
Transformative $15 million gift bolsters WashU Medicine’s physician-scientist training program
Medical Scientist Training Program named in honor of P. Roy Vagelos.
Medical Campus & Community, News Release
July 15, 2025
4 physician-scientists named Dean’s Scholars
Program supports outstanding MDs committed to careers as physician-scientists.
Medical Campus & Community
July 15, 2025
Ohman named director of the Division of Vascular Surgery
Surgeon and researcher specializes in aortic disease, will be first director of new division.
Medical Campus & Community
July 15, 2025
Pinski essay recognized by Lasker Foundation
Writer advocates for scientists to use podcasts as a tool in biomedical research, education.
National Leaders
July 14, 2025
WashU Medicine selected for Parkinson’s disease training program
Edmond J. Safra Fellowship to fund training of movement disorder specialist in the Department of Neurology.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders
July 10, 2025
Hepatitis C treatment is not reaching some at-risk populations
Two studies show disparities in access for children, recently pregnant women .
News Release
July 10, 2025
What long covid can teach us about future pandemics
Source: The Washington Post
July 3, 2025
Obituary: Arthur L. Prensky, professor emeritus of neurology, 94
Pediatric neurologist was world authority in metabolic disorders, headache and brain abnormalities.
Obituaries