News

July 10, 2023

Anti-inflammatory drugs did not speed COVID-19 recovery but prevented deaths

Study could expand treatment options for patients with severe COVID-19.

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June 2, 2023

Podcast: Advocating for science and truth

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' visits the School of Medicine’s 2023 Commencement ceremony, featuring an address by Dr. Anthony Fauci.

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May 12, 2022

Clinical and translational research receives $61 million grant support

Strong infrastructure allows for quick pivots to address COVID-19 pandemic, spur clinical innovation.

News Release

May 9, 2022

Lenze named head of Department of Psychiatry

Noted for expertise treating depression, anxiety and cognitive issues in older adults.

News Release

April 1, 2022

Podcast: Long COVID-19 can affect every organ system in the body

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on serious problems those infected with COVID-19 can develop in the months following infection.

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May 19, 2021

Podcast: What to make of CDC’s new masking guidelines

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' details how changes in recommendations for masking will be implemented at the university and elsewhere.

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April 6, 2021

For breastfeeding moms, COVID-19 vaccinations may also protect babies

Major boost in COVID-19 antibodies seen in breast milk after vaccination.

News Release

March 11, 2021

Combating COVID-19: Labs pivot to fight a common enemy

Labs retooled to investigate how the virus causes disease and to develop drugs, vaccines and diagnostics.

Outlook Magazine

December 29, 2020

Podcast: Vaccines have arrived but COVID-19 treatments progressing much more slowly

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' contrasts the rapid development of effective vaccines with the lack of progress toward effective therapies.

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October 16, 2020

Immune modulator drugs for COVID-19 focus of major NIH clinical trial

Phase 3 trial involves hospitalized patients with moderate to severe disease.

News Release

August 25, 2020

Podcast: Where does life in the U.S. stand six months into the pandemic?

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' looks at where the nation has come and where we may be headed as coronavirus infections and deaths continue to rise.

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June 11, 2020

Patients with COVID-19 donate specimens to advance research efforts

Biorepository project initiated early in pandemic to streamline coronavirus research efforts.

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April 22, 2020

Diabetes reversed in mice with genetically edited stem cells derived from patients

CRISPR corrects genetic defect so cells can normalize blood sugar.

News Release

April 16, 2020

Research in most university labs moved from bench to internet

Some labs remain active, with focus switched to COVID-19.

Medical Campus & Community

December 10, 2019

Washington People: James DuBois

Bioethics expert tackles big questions, fosters human side of science.

Washington People

June 7, 2019

Powderly to lead Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences

Public health expert will direct the NIH-funded institute.

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

February 20, 2018

Washington People: Michael S. Avidan

Anesthesiologist works to improve outcomes for patients during and after surgery.

Washington People

February 19, 2018

LEAP Inventor Challenge awards five Washington University research teams

Funding will help researchers turn ideas into commercially viable products and services.

Medical Campus & Community

October 6, 2017

Major grant supports digital health innovation nationwide

September 14, 2017

Medical students not trained to prescribe medical marijuana

Many states allow medical pot, but few med schools address it.

News Release

August 29, 2017

$46 million supports research likely to result in new therapies, improve health care

NIH grant nurtures translational research.

News Release

August 9, 2017

Blunt discusses NIH-funded research on visit to med school

Director of NIH's National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences also met with campus leaders.