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September 16, 2024
WashU Medicine leads 2 major pandemic preparedness research projects
Two grants totaling $30 million a year for 3 years support efforts to design vaccines, drugs for understudied virus families.
News Release
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.
News Release
July 17, 2024
Risk of long COVID declined over course of pandemic
Drop attributed mostly to vaccination but remaining risk still significant.
News Release
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.
News Release
June 27, 2024
Midwest Center for AIDS Research to help end regional HIV epidemic
St. Louis-based center unites scientists, public health experts, nonprofits to fight virus.
News Release
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.
News Release
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.
News Release
May 24, 2024
Weil installed as Medoff professor
Recognized for helping reduce global burden of parasitic worm diseases.
News Release
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.
News Release
May 8, 2024
Diamond, Queller elected to National Academy of Sciences
Two scientists at Washington University in St. Louis are among the 120 members and 24 international members recently elected to the National Academy of Sciences .
National Leaders
May 7, 2024
Testing, treatment for sexually transmitted infections expanded in north St. Louis County
Expanded services aimed at reducing region’s high STI rates, disparities in sexual health.
News Release
May 2, 2024
Al-Aly on TIME100 Health list of people who have most influenced global health
Recognized for influential research on long COVID.
National Leaders
April 18, 2024
$6.2 million to help develop gene therapy for HIV
Genetically engineered B cells could produce super-antibodies to HIV.
News Release
April 11, 2024
Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial
Source: NBC News
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
December 8, 2023
Kwon, Newland named to antibiotic resistance advisory council
Will advise leadership in office of secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
National Leaders
November 28, 2023
Weil receives Kyelem Prize for work on neglected tropical diseases
Research over many years has led to improved control of parasitic worm disease.
National Leaders
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.
News Release
October 19, 2023
Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome development
Research notes long-term benefits, encourages monitoring short-term risks.
News Release
October 16, 2023
Hunstad named inaugural Strauss Professor
Pediatric infectious diseases specialist recognized for excellence in mentoring.
News Release
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
August 4, 2023
Meeting the health challenges of climate change
Medical students at WashU and nationally are calling for more education on climate change.
Outlook Magazine
July 31, 2023
Scientists develop breath test that rapidly detects COVID-19 virus
Test results available in less than a minute.
News Release