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June 15, 2018
Baldridge named Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences
Four-year grant will help fund norovirus research.
National Leaders
May 17, 2018
Blood type affects severity of diarrhea caused by E. coli
Researchers ID protein responsible for blood-group difference.
News Release
May 3, 2018
Why some bacteria eat antibiotics and what we can do about it
Source: NBC News
April 30, 2018
Bacteria’s appetite may be key to cleaning up antibiotic contamination
Antibiotics in environment contribute to drug resistance.
News Release
April 12, 2018
How highly contagious norovirus infection gets its start
Virus infects rare intestinal cells in mice; findings point to therapeutic strategy.
News Release
March 19, 2018
Infectious diseases docs may be lifesaving for patients with antibiotic-resistant infections
Seeing such specialists linked to significantly lower mortality rates.
News Release
March 16, 2018
The one doctor you need to see if you get an antibiotic-resistant infection
Source: Consumer Reports
March 8, 2018
No progress seen in reducing antibiotics among outpatients
Overuse contributes to drug-resistant infections, excess costs.
News Release
March 8, 2018
New way to fight sepsis: Rev up patients’ immune systems
Clinical trial demonstrates significant, lasting increase in key immune cells.
News Release, Video
March 7, 2018
Decoy molecules target E. coli to treat UTI in mice
Sugar-based compounds could lead to ways to bypass antibiotic resistance.
News Release
February 19, 2018
Powassan, West Nile viruses cause Zika-like damage to fetuses
Source: CNN
January 31, 2018
Burnham recognized by two medical societies
Honored for expertise in infectious diseases, microbiology.
National Leaders
December 11, 2017
WashU research spurs new WHO guidelines for disabling tropical disease
Triple-drug treatment effective against lymphatic filariasis.
News Release
November 20, 2017
Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation visits The SPOT
Pop star’s organization highlights support the center offers.
Medical Campus & Community
November 17, 2017
Medical school physicians, staff aid hurricane victims
Liang, Char, Keeperman, Fehr, Davisson help in response to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria.
Medical Campus & Community
November 3, 2017
Kwon joins board of American Osteopathic Association
Physician to represent early-career osteopathic physicians in national group.
National Leaders
October 26, 2017
Key malaria parasite findings could lead to new treatments
Resistance to malaria drugs is a growing problem.
News Release
October 16, 2017
Portable 3-D scanner assesses patients with elephantiasis
Device measures swollen limbs faster, more easily than other methods.
News Release
September 26, 2017
Antibiotics warranted for kids with minor staph infections
Drugs reduce risk of recurrent infection.
News Release
September 25, 2017
Antibody protects against both Zika and dengue, mouse study shows
Treating pregnant women before infection may protect fetuses from Zika.
News Release
August 24, 2017
Washington University sets records in innovation, entrepreneurship
Record number of patent filings, invention disclosures, startups and more.
Medical Campus & Community
August 10, 2017
Test uses nanotechnology to quickly diagnose Zika virus
May be possible to use approach with other emerging infectious diseases.
News Release
August 3, 2017
Natural compound coupled with specific gut microbes may prevent severe flu
Mouse study reveals how gut microbes fight influenza.
News Release
July 24, 2017
Aggressive UTI bacteria hijack copper, feed off it
Findings suggest ways to 'starve' hard-to-treat E. coli infections.
News Release