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March 4, 2020
Addictive vape products surge in popularity among teenagers
"We were in the midst of a growing epidemic".
Outlook Magazine
February 25, 2020
Washington People: Kathy Kniepmann
Inquisitive, compassionate occupational therapy associate professor inspires prospective, current students.
Washington People
February 7, 2020
Teaching support ramps up in advance of new curriculum
The new Academy of Educators is building a community of physician and science educators.
Outlook Magazine
January 28, 2020
1 in 4 kids who get antibiotics in children’s hospitals are prescribed the drugs incorrectly
Overuse contributes to dangerous drug-resistant bacteria.
News Release
January 23, 2020
High-protein diets boost artery-clogging plaque, mouse study shows
Such diets lead to weight loss but could increase heart attack risk.
News Release
January 16, 2020
$29 million for new phase of international Alzheimer’s study
Research focuses on precisely how the disease develops in the brain.
News Release
January 3, 2020
Food for thought
Understanding obesity by examining nutrition and metabolism.
Outlook Magazine
December 24, 2019
Why isn’t there a vaccine for staph?
New approach points to untapped immune cells, early immunization.
News Release
December 14, 2019
Collective power
Through a crowdsourced network, Greg Bowman seeks cures for diseases — including his own.
Outlook Magazine
December 10, 2019
Washington People: James DuBois
Bioethics expert tackles big questions, fosters human side of science.
Washington People
December 5, 2019
Families with long, healthy life spans focus of $68 million grant
Long life study explores genetics of extreme longevity.
News Release
November 26, 2019
Drug-resistant staph can spread easily in household environments
Research reinforces need for frequent hand washing.
News Release
November 8, 2019
Physician whose parents survived Holocaust gratified to treat veterans
Rauchman values contact with veterans he treats via VA St. Louis Health Care System.
Medical Campus & Community
October 29, 2019
Washington People: Benjamin D. Humphreys
Physician-scientist a leading innovator in kidney research.
Washington People
October 23, 2019
Clues to improve cancer immunotherapy revealed
Helper T cells appear vital to more robust anti-tumor response.
News Release
October 10, 2019
Targeting immune cells may be potential therapy for Alzheimer’s
Mouse study shows immune cells drive brain damage.
News Release, Video
October 9, 2019
Human gut microbes could make processed foods healthier
A specific microbe can break down a chemical common in manufactured foods.
News Release
October 4, 2019
Scientists find timekeepers of gut’s immune system
Targeting such cells may lead to treatments for digestive ailments.
News Release
September 17, 2019
Washington People: Gwen Randolph
Immunologist shows that the journey is as important as the destination.
Washington People
September 9, 2019
Use of antibiotics in preemies has lasting, potentially harmful effects
Drug resistance, unhealthy bacteria persist in gut microbiome.
News Release
August 26, 2019
Stable home lives improve prospects for preemies
Medical challenges at birth less important than stressful home life in predicting future psychiatric health.
News Release
August 20, 2019
2019 White Coat Ceremony: Acting on our values
First-year medical student Rachel Butler on her class's intro to the school and the power and positivity of the white coat.
Medical Campus & Community
August 13, 2019
Washington People: Andrea Wang-Gillam
Oncologist aims to improve outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer.
Washington People
August 1, 2019
Blood test is highly accurate at identifying Alzheimer’s before symptoms arise
When combined with age and genetic risk factor, test is 94% accurate.
News Release