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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
June 26, 2017
Gateway to care
Fighting social stigma and barriers, doctor seeks to prevent HIV infections worldwide.
Outlook Magazine
May 30, 2017
Study urges aggressive identification of, treatment for sepsis
Each hour treatment is delayed increases risk of death.
News Release
May 8, 2017
Antibiotic resistance circumvented in lab
Strategy suggests ways to prepare for emerging superbugs.
News Release
February 14, 2017
Three questions with Gautam Dantas
A microbiology professor discusses antibiotic resistance and his lab’s efforts to help physicians fight antibiotic-resistant infections.
Source: Washington Magazine
February 3, 2017
Babcock named VP of health-care epidemiology group
Infectious disease specialist to emphasize infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship.
National Leaders
February 1, 2017
Drug combination effective against chikungunya arthritis in mice
Findings suggest potential treatment for debilitating disease.
News Release
January 31, 2017
Washington People: Audrey Odom John
Physician-scientist focused on developing new diagnostic tests, treatments to fight malaria.
Washington People
January 26, 2017
Powderly named president of Infectious Disease Society
Will emphasize prevention, public health programs, translational research.
National Leaders
January 19, 2017
Postdoc named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for health care
Studies of C. difficile infection led to interest in gut microbiome.
Medical Campus & Community
January 12, 2017
Resisting Zika
Undeterred, researchers are tackling a global crisis from multiple directions.
Outlook Magazine
December 14, 2016
Novel approach shows promise against UTIs
Small molecules block bacteria from attaching to, infecting bladder.
News Release
November 22, 2016
Kwon named National Academy of Medicine fellow
Fellowship will focus on critical issues in medicine and public health.
National Leaders
November 7, 2016
Antibody protects developing fetus from Zika virus, mouse study shows
First intervention shown to prevent maternal-fetal transmission.
News Release
October 31, 2016
Zika infection reduces fertility, lowers testosterone in male mice
Human studies needed to determine if men similarly affected.
News Release, Video
October 24, 2016
Rao recognized for work on tropical diseases
Honored with 2016 Anne Maurer-Cecchini Award for research on lymphatic filariasis.
National Leaders
October 12, 2016
$8 million grant aids effort to eliminate elephantiasis
Major study of 3-drug treatment regimen funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
News Release
October 6, 2016
$2 million awarded to help prevent antibiotic resistance
Funding is part of $14 million awarded by CDC to curb growing threat.
News Release
September 27, 2016
Resistance is inevitable
Nature can – and will – overcome any antibiotic. Researchers are working to ensure we stay one step ahead.
Outlook Magazine
September 14, 2016
Ebola focus of $13 million grant
Better understanding of how virus multiplies could lead to treatments.
News Release
August 29, 2016
Study may explain why people with type O blood more likely to die of cholera
Cholera toxin more potent in people with most common blood type.
News Release