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November 14, 2025
Together, WashU Medicine MD, OT, PT students treat patients at Pro Bono Health Clinic
Student-led clinic delivers much-needed care to uninsured people in the St. Louis area.
Medical Campus & Community
November 4, 2025
Americans trust their doctors, but doubt the system
People’s Voice survey reveals high personal satisfaction — and a call for major reform.
Medical Campus & Community
October 29, 2025
Discovery of viral entry routes into cells points to future prevention, treatment strategies
Decoy molecules to newly identified receptors prevent deadly viral infections in mice.
News Release
October 8, 2025
WashU researchers honored with NIH Director’s Awards
Three investigators recognized by high-risk, high-reward research program.
News Release
September 17, 2025
Novel way to ‘rev up’ brown fat burns calories, limits obesity in mice
Scientists identify alternate way cells produce heat that appears to improve metabolic health.
News Release
September 11, 2025
Innovative approach helps new mothers get hepatitis C treatment
‘Meds to Beds’ model dramatically improves cure rates among postpartum women, study finds.
News Release
September 10, 2025
AI-generated medical data can sidestep usual ethics review, universities say
Source: Nature
September 9, 2025
Microbiome instability linked to poor growth in kids
Study may pave path to diagnose, treat malnutrition.
News Release
August 28, 2025
Cells ‘vomit’ waste to promote healing, mouse study reveals
Newly discovered purging process in gastric cells hints at how injury recovery can go wrong.
News Release
August 22, 2025
Obituary: Stuart A. Kornfeld, professor emeritus of medicine, 88
Renowned hematologist pioneered field of glycobiology, made significant contributions to physician-scientist training.
Obituaries
August 21, 2025
Genetic study suggests ways to catch blood cancer earlier
New understanding of how mutations interact could pave way for early detection, prevention strategies.
News Release
August 20, 2025
Does Diet or Exercise Drive Obesity? New Research Weighs In
Source: Health
August 19, 2025
The world’s deadliest disease
WashU scientists are collaborating to unlock secrets of a millennia-old scourge.
August 4, 2025
Medical Mysteries: Woman who develops colorblindness, diabetes gets rare diagnosis
Source: The Washington Post
July 30, 2025
Immune ‘bouncers’ protect the brain from infection
Mouse study uncovers mast cells’ role as gatekeepers against pathogens.
News Release
July 10, 2025
Hepatitis C treatment is not reaching some at-risk populations
Two studies show disparities in access for children, recently pregnant women .
News Release
June 26, 2025
Region’s first patient receives sickle cell gene therapy
Nebraska patient seeks cure for devastating disease from WashU Medicine pediatric specialists at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
News Release, Video
June 24, 2025
Stitziel named scholar-innovator
Cardiologist receives Harrington Discovery Institute award to support the development of breakthrough treatments for heart disease.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders
June 24, 2025
Strategy to prevent age-related macular degeneration identified
Fixing problems in cholesterol metabolism could stave off a leading cause of blindness, according to new research in mice, human plasma samples.
News Release
June 23, 2025
Do Regular Facials Actually Improve Your Skin?
Source: The New York Times
May 30, 2025
Innovative immunotherapy shows promise against aggressive T cell cancers
WashU startup’s “off-the-shelf” CAR-T cell therapy evaluated in international clinical trial.
News Release
May 20, 2025
WashU Medicine fungal specialists fight often misdiagnosed infections
Fungal clinic recognized internationally for world-class diagnosis, care and research.
News Release
May 12, 2025
Trautner to co-lead Division of Infectious Diseases
Physician-scientist specializes in UTIs and antibiotic stewardship.
Medical Campus & Community
May 7, 2025
A faster route to eliminating parasitic infection endemic to Africa
In a clinical trial, researchers find moxidectin, a new medicine for river blindness, also works for lymphatic filariasis.
News Release