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Topic: Medicine / John T. Milliken Department

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
May 6, 2025
Most people say they want to know their risk for Alzheimer’s dementia, fewer follow through
Among reasons for declining, research participants say knowing would be a burden to themselves, family members.
News Release
April 30, 2025
A New Study Raises Alarms About Plastics and Heart Disease. Here’s What to Know.
Source: The New York Times
April 14, 2025
Study sheds light on how inherited cancer mutations drive tumor growth
Findings could help predict cancer risk over a person’s lifetime, develop prevention strategies.
News Release
February 24, 2025
Does lip balm help chapped lips? Here’s what to know
Source: Associated Press
February 5, 2025
Nasal COVID-19 vaccine based on WashU technology to enter U.S. clinical trials
Trial will assess safety, efficacy of next-generation vaccine given via nasal spray, inhalation.
News Release
January 27, 2025
Mobilizing the best to start the fight earlier
A multidisciplinary clinic brings WashU Medicine physicians and researchers together to offer diagnostics such as precision radiology and resources such as access to clinical trials to younger patients facing colorectal cancer..
Outlook Magazine
January 24, 2025
NIH awards $10 million to study human virome
WashU Medicine labs contribute to a new collaborative program designed to demystify the human body’s resident viruses.
News Release
January 20, 2025
Study identifies benefits, risks linked to popular weight-loss drugs
GLP-1 medications tied to decreased risk of dementia, addiction; increased risk of kidney, pancreas and gastrointestinal problems.
News Release
December 19, 2024
Lanza named fellow of National Academy of Inventors
Joins this year’s class of 170 honorees for his innovations in imaging, diagnostics and drug delivery using nanoparticles.
News Release