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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
December 5, 2024
New drug tested to reduce side effect of ‘half-matched’ stem cell transplants
Clinical trial indicates safety, fewer cases of life-threatening graft-versus-host disease than expected.
News Release
November 26, 2024
Bagegni receives National Cancer Institute award
Medical oncologist has been awarded a 2024 Early Career Cancer Clinical Investigator Award.
National Leaders
November 22, 2024
World leaders in ending blood cancer
The Siteman Blood Cancer Center, which brings together the multidisciplinary expertise of WashU Medicine physicians, has long been at the forefront of transforming care. .
Outlook Magazine
November 13, 2024
Vaccine shows promise against aggressive breast cancer
Clinical trial targeted recurrence of hard-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer.
News Release
November 12, 2024
‘What’s your pain right now?’ Sickle cell, loss, and survival in America
Source: STAT News
October 30, 2024
Complexity of tumors revealed in 3D
Maps of tumor ‘neighborhoods’ open door to future treatment strategies.
News Release, Video
October 23, 2024
Immunotherapy blocks scarring, improves heart function in mice with heart failure
Antibody that reduces inflammation could serve as cardio-immunotherapy for heart failure patients.
News Release
September 26, 2024
Nickolas to lead Division of Bone and Mineral Diseases
Physician-scientist specializes in treating kidney disorders, studying how they affect bone health.
News Release
September 23, 2024
Ross honored by Association of American Medical Colleges
Nephrologist, public health epidemiologist recognized for diversifying health care.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders