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July 21, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine trials to be conducted at Washington University, Saint Louis University
Vaccine trials to enroll about 3,000 area residents.
News Release
July 20, 2020
Lab-made virus mimics COVID-19 virus
Is safer to work with, can aid efforts to find drugs, vaccines.
News Release
July 13, 2020
Podcast: Wildlife surveillance may help identify the next pandemic
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on monitoring and identifying pathogens that might jump from animals into humans.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
July 9, 2020
Global wildlife surveillance could provide early warning for next pandemic
Experts propose decentralized system to monitor wildlife markets, other hot spots.
News Release
July 6, 2020
Study to examine social media’s effects on stress during COVID-19 pandemic
National Science Foundation grant funds analysis, Twitter-based interventions.
News Release
July 1, 2020
Effort to screen potential COVID-19 antiviral drugs underway
Researchers can submit potential antiviral molecules for screening.
News Release
June 25, 2020
Podcast: Racism as a public health issue
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science' focuses on racial disparities in COVID-19, as well as protests aimed at systemic racism.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
June 25, 2020
Folding@home’s fight against COVID-19 enlists big tech, gamers, pro soccer
Over 4 million computers worldwide aiding coronavirus research.
News Release, Video
June 25, 2020
Neidorffs commit $5 million to honor distinguished clinicians
Gift to establish endowed professorships recognizing Robert C. Packman, John S. Daniels.
News Release
June 23, 2020
On the front lines: Intensive care physician Patrick Aguilar
Medical critical care director discusses preparing for the pandemic.
Video
June 18, 2020
COVID-19 antibody tests evaluated as diagnostic test in low-resource settings
Such antibody tests use finger-prick blood samples, deliver quick results .
News Release
June 12, 2020
Podcast: How do we safely navigate re-openings while coronavirus risks remain?
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on how best to fend off COVID-19 as restrictions are lifted.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
June 11, 2020
Patients with COVID-19 donate specimens to advance research efforts
Biorepository project initiated early in pandemic to streamline coronavirus research efforts.
News Release
June 10, 2020
On the front lines: Kay Park
Medical student describes food delivery program she co-founded.
Video
June 10, 2020
COVID-19 mouse model will speed search for drugs, vaccines
Could aid efforts to study risk factors for severe illness, death.
News Release
June 4, 2020
Medical students assist health departments in tracking COVID-19
Case investigation, contact tracing helps control coronavirus outbreaks.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
June 4, 2020
4 ways to help if your kid is depressed
Source: New York Times
June 2, 2020
Podcast: Addressing rumors, conspiracy theories related to coronavirus
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on social media, unfounded rumors and conspiracies.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
June 1, 2020
Experts warn large protests may ‘become breeding grounds’ for the coronavirus
Source: USA Today
May 29, 2020
#FitForTheFrontLine challenge supports front-line health-care workers
Fitness challenge unites nation's top medical centers to support, honor health-care heroes.
News Release
May 28, 2020
On the front lines: Jessica Gold
Psychiatrist discusses mental health during COVID-19 pandemic.
Video
May 26, 2020
Experts urge caution in interpreting COVID-19 antibody tests
False positive results are cause for concern.
News Release
May 21, 2020
On the front lines: Jay Piccirillo
Otolaryngologist discusses COVID-19-related loss of smell, taste.
Video
May 20, 2020
COVID-19 study looks at genetics of healthy people who develop severe illness
Researchers seek answers to virus’s mysteries, clues to possible treatments.
News Release