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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
April 30, 2024
Diwan named inaugural Shaeffer professor
Noted physician-scientist studies molecular underpinnings of cardiovascular disease.
News Release
April 29, 2024
Obituary: Eduardo Slatopolsky, emeritus professor of medicine, 89
A giant in nephrology, the physician-scientist profoundly impacted his field.
Obituaries
April 29, 2024
Wilcox appointed committee chair by research institute
Will lead in strengthening reliability of patient-centered research.
National Leaders
April 27, 2024
Atkinson named to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
John P. Atkinson, MD, is a renowned rheumatologist and immunologist whose work has advanced the understanding of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases..
National Leaders
April 16, 2024
Dickson, Khabele, Longmore elected to Association of American Physicians
Physicians honored for outstanding contributions to biomedical research.
National Leaders
March 29, 2024
Combining multiple meds into a single pill reduces cardiovascular deaths
'Polypills' recommended to reduce heart attacks, strokes but have been slow to gain favor.
News Release
March 26, 2024
Award of up to $31 million supports development of osteoarthritis treatment
Researchers aim to create treatment that promotes tissue regeneration, restores joints.
News Release
March 1, 2024
Obituary: Philip E. Cryer, former director of endocrinology division, 84
Emeritus professor was a noted clinical endocrinologist, teacher.
Obituaries
February 14, 2024
American Society for Clinical Investigation honors physician-scientists
Early-career scientists awarded for achievements in research .
National Leaders
January 3, 2024
Study reveals clues to how Eastern equine encephalitis virus invades brain cells
Structural biology research also enables scientists to design decoy molecule that blocks deadly infection.
News Release
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 6, 2023
Improving heart health to save lives during, after pregnancy aim of programs
Community-based approaches in St. Louis and Nigeria supported with NIH grants.
News Release
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 6, 2023
Key Medicare payment model fails to improve mental health
Model aims to promote health by tying health-care organizations’ pay to cost, quality of care.
News Release
October 12, 2023
High school founded with help of med school leader receives accolades
Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience a top Missouri, national school .
Medical Campus & Community
August 22, 2023
Aspirin can help prevent a second heart attack, but most don’t take it
Daily aspirin use is inexpensive and could reduce cardiovascular deaths globally.
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 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
August 2, 2023
Study defines disparities in memory care
Provides baseline to measure progress toward racial equity in care for Alzheimer’s disease.
News Release
August 1, 2023
Obituary: Linda Repa-Eschen, business director, 72
Longtime dedicated employee in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research.
Obituaries
July 19, 2023
Kidney tissue atlas serves as blueprint for understanding kidney injury, disease
Research collaboration details molecular knowledge, step toward personalized medicine.
News Release
June 28, 2023
Achieving gender equity in medicine
Nationally, women enter medical school in similar proportions to men, but often, the number of women in leadership still lags behind.
Outlook Magazine, Profiles