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September 24, 2018
Washington University joins network for solving rare medical mysteries
Undiagnosed diseases network seeks to explain medical conditions with no known cause.
News Release
September 21, 2018
Scientists used Zika to kill aggressive brain cancer cells in mice
Source: Popular Science
September 21, 2018
Druley addresses childhood cancer at U.S. Capitol
Pediatric oncologist emphasizes importance of research.
National Leaders
September 20, 2018
Conference for women in medicine provides camaraderie, inspiration
200 medical and premedical students in attendance.
Medical Campus & Community
September 19, 2018
MEDIA ADVISORY: School of Medicine, BJC HealthCare to host opioid roundtable
September 17, 2018
Study IDs why some TB bacteria prove deadly
Single mutation protects TB bacteria from antibiotics, immune assault.
News Release
September 14, 2018
Should people worried about heart conditions buy the new Apple watch?
Source: Consumer Reports
September 13, 2018
Mercier wins AAMC innovation award
Office of Technology Management director honored for work supporting female inventors, entrepreneurs.
News Release
September 13, 2018
Klingensmith named director of school’s Academy of Health Professions Educators
Physician noted for excellence in surgical education.
National Leaders
September 12, 2018
Genetic testing helps predict disease recurrence in myelodysplastic syndrome
Likelihood of recurrence high if mutations detectable after stem cell transplant.
News Release
September 12, 2018
Gordon receives Luminary Award
Precision medicine group honors father of the microbiome.
News Release
September 11, 2018
Cordell Institute to work at intersection of science, medicine, ethics and law
Eberlein and Staudt co-found institute to tackle issues of ethics, policy in data-driven health care.
News Release
September 6, 2018
Study seeks former opioid users who avoided addiction
Researchers want to understand how genetics affects opioid addiction.
News Release
September 6, 2018
Fleckenstein honored for community service
One of 13 local leaders lauded by Legal Services of Eastern Missouri.
September 5, 2018
Gurnett named director of pediatric and developmental neurology
Physician-scientist specializes in epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders.
News Release
September 5, 2018
Medical Campus to host Diversity Week
Theme for the week is 'Be Aware of Your Unaware'.
Medical Campus & Community
September 4, 2018
Scientists identify weak point in deadly eye melanoma
Plant compound shuts down tumor growth.
News Release
September 4, 2018
New clues found to understanding relapse in breast cancer
Tumor mutations found in patients point to progressive disease.
News Release
August 31, 2018
Siegel named fellow of nuclear medicine society
Honored for work applying PET scans to cancer diagnosis, treatment .
National Leaders
August 31, 2018
Miner honored by virology society
Recognized as early-career virologist with exceptional promise.
National Leaders
August 30, 2018
Experimental drug shows promise as multiple sclerosis treatment
Brain’s shrinking slows with drug.
News Release
August 28, 2018
Health disparities key focus of medical school orientation
Program helps train future physicians in caring for underprivileged patients.
Medical Campus & Community
August 28, 2018
Washington People: Robyn Klein
Neuroimmunologist promotes diversity in science.
Washington People
August 23, 2018
Obituary: J. Russell Little, professor emeritus of medicine, 87
Former chief of infectious diseases was known as an inspiring teacher, mentor.
Obituaries