News

July 10, 2025

What long covid can teach us about future pandemics

Source: The Washington Post

February 5, 2025

Nasal COVID-19 vaccine based on WashU technology to enter U.S. clinical trials

Trial will assess safety, efficacy of next-generation vaccine given via nasal spray, inhalation.

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October 15, 2024

New Nasal Vaccines Offer Better Protection from COVID and Flu—No Needle Needed

Source: Scientific American

September 26, 2024

$12 million grant aimed at probing how vaccines induce lasting immunity

Study may inform design of next-generation COVID-19, flu vaccines.

News Release

September 23, 2024

What Repeat COVID Infections Do to Your Body, According to Science

In the News

July 31, 2024

Nasal COVID-19 vaccine halts transmission

Study in hamsters indicates vaccines targeting nose, mouth may be key to controlling spread of respiratory infections.

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July 17, 2024

Risk of long COVID declined over course of pandemic

Drop attributed mostly to vaccination but remaining risk still significant.

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July 12, 2024

Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infections

In fruit flies and mice, scientists ID possible way to block muscle fatigue in long COVID, other diseases.

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June 21, 2024

Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID-19

Similar to smokers, cannabis users nearly twice as likely to need hospitalization, intensive care when infected with the virus.

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May 30, 2024

Risk of death from COVID-19 lessens, but infection still can cause issues 3 years later

Study also shows that patients hospitalized within 30 days after infection face 29% higher death risk in 3rd year compared with those not infected.

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May 17, 2024

Repeat COVID-19 vaccinations elicit antibodies that neutralize variants, other viruses

Response to updated vaccine is shaped by earlier vaccines yet generates broadly neutralizing antibodies.

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December 14, 2023

‘Long flu’ has emerged as a consequence similar to long COVID

Study shows patients hospitalized for flu or COVID-19 face increased risk of long-term health problems, death.

News Release

November 21, 2023

Long-COVID clinic expanding reach to vulnerable metro, rural communities

Grant, partnership with community organizations expected to boost access to care to medically underserved.

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August 21, 2023

Long COVID still worrisome 2 years after infection

Virus continues to pose risk of diabetes, lung problems, blood clots, GI issues, other conditions.

News Release

August 14, 2023

WashU Medicine nephrologist has risen to prominence, uncovering society’s biggest health issues

Al-Aly has become a leading COVID-19 researcher by tapping into big data.

Outlook Magazine, Profiles

July 31, 2023

Scientists develop breath test that rapidly detects COVID-19 virus

Test results available in less than a minute.

News Release

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.

News Release

June 22, 2023

Curiel, Diamond receive innovation award

Researchers recognized for developing COVID-19 nasal vaccine .

National Leaders

June 5, 2023

Donated kidneys from deceased COVID-19 patients are safe to transplant

Study finds that such organs don't transmit virus that causes COVID-19.

News Release

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.

Podcast, Show Me the Science

May 2, 2023

Dean’s Impact Awards recognize faculty for extraordinary efforts during pandemic

48 faculty members across many disciplines honored.

Medical Campus & Community

April 25, 2023

COVID-19 vaccine appears more effective if received around midday

Circadian rhythm may help determine when a vaccine offers the most protection.

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