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July 1, 2025
Yoo, Sun recognized for developing novel method to study aged neurons
Morby Prize from Cure Alzheimer’s Fund honors groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research.
National Leaders
June 28, 2025
Three Siblings, One Fatal Gene: A Family’s Fight Against Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Source: The Wall Street Journal
June 27, 2025
Early intervention changes trajectory for depressed preschoolers
Several months of parent-child therapy program yields positive effects for years, study finds.
News Release
June 26, 2025
Region’s first patient receives sickle cell gene therapy
Nebraska patient seeks cure for devastating disease from WashU Medicine pediatric specialists at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
News Release, Video
June 25, 2025
Saintilnord, Reynolds named exceptional early-career research fellows
WashU Medicine postdoctoral researchers have been named Jane Coffin Childs Fellows.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders
June 24, 2025
Stitziel named scholar-innovator
Cardiologist receives Harrington Discovery Institute award to support the development of breakthrough treatments for heart disease.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders
June 24, 2025
Strategy to prevent age-related macular degeneration identified
Fixing problems in cholesterol metabolism could stave off a leading cause of blindness, according to new research in mice, human plasma samples.
News Release
June 23, 2025
Do Regular Facials Actually Improve Your Skin?
Source: The New York Times
June 23, 2025
AI-based brain-mapping software receives FDA market authorization
Technology developed at WashU Medicine locates sensitive areas to enhance precision neurosurgery.
News Release
June 20, 2025
Garcia named Fulbright Scholar
Leader in biochemistry will travel to Brazil to teach and develop research collaborations.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders
June 19, 2025
Di Paola recognized as outstanding mentor in hematology
Pediatric blood disorders expert honored by American Society of Hematology.
National Leaders
June 19, 2025
Kaneko to lead Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Clinical innovator has developed new devices and techniques for heart valve surgeries.
Medical Campus & Community
June 13, 2025
Chamessian named Rita Allen Foundation Scholar
Pain researcher receives grant for early-career scientists.
National Leaders
June 13, 2025
$12 million grant funds studies of role of genes in autism, similar diagnoses
Bank of specialized mouse models will deepen understanding of neurodevelopmental, psychiatric conditions.
News Release
June 10, 2025
Phillips-Cremins named BJC investigator
Renowned geneticist studies how 3D structure of the genome affects brain function, formation of long-term memories.
National Leaders, News Release
June 8, 2025
Celebrity breast cancer announcements highlight rising rates in young women
Source: NBC News
June 6, 2025
Apte honored for contributions to vision science
Pyron Award funds research into vitreoretinal disease.
National Leaders
June 5, 2025
Solidarity amid tragedy
Centennial Christian Church, a close community partner with WashU Medicine, plans to rebuild after a devastating tornado on May 16.
Medical Campus & Community
June 4, 2025
Why UTIs Are Getting So Much Harder to Treat
Source: The Cut
June 3, 2025
Is Going to the Bathroom ‘Just in Case’ Bad for You?
Source: The New York Times
June 1, 2025
Exercise Extends Life for People With Cancer, Study Shows
Source: The New York Times
May 30, 2025
‘Gift of life’: experts hail neck and head cancer breakthrough
Source: The Guardian
May 30, 2025
Innovative immunotherapy shows promise against aggressive T cell cancers
WashU startup’s “off-the-shelf” CAR-T cell therapy evaluated in international clinical trial.
News Release
May 28, 2025
Pediatrics names 2 new co-vice chairs
Arbeláez, Fritz named co-vice chairs of clinical investigation.
Medical Campus & Community