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September 16, 2022
Parker-Oliver named to chair in palliative medicine and supportive care
Kodner chair created with gift from Anne and John McDonnell.
News Release
September 7, 2022
Nasal COVID-19 vaccine approved in India based on Washington University technology
Inhaled vaccine may reduce infection, transmission.
News Release
September 2, 2022
Low testosterone may increase risk of COVID-19 hospitalization for men
Boosting testosterone in men with low levels may reduce serious illness.
News Release
August 31, 2022
Drug combo therapy in mice blocks drug resistance, halts tumor growth
May lead to better treatments for deadliest form of lung cancer.
News Release
August 18, 2022
Atkinson receives faculty achievement award
Atkinson, Adia Harvey Wingfield chosen for faculty honors.
Medical Campus & Community
August 12, 2022
Sweitzer named vice chair of clinical research in medicine
Will serve as director of clinical research in cardiology.
Medical Campus & Community
August 9, 2022
Experimental drug reduces risk of death from blood vessel rupture in mice
Could lead to therapies for people at risk of sudden rupture due to abdominal aortic aneurysm.
News Release
August 3, 2022
Podcast: New COVID-19 variants causing re-infections
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on easily transmissible variants causing another wave of COVID-19 infections.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
July 20, 2022
Pandemic road map
Big data analysis drove regional decision-making 24/7.
Outlook Magazine
July 7, 2022
DOLF Project’s role in effort to eliminate tropical disease recognized
PLoS publishes a collection of DOLF research on lymphatic filariasis.
National Leaders
July 1, 2022
Atkinson honored by American Society of Hematology
Recognized for advancing understanding of complement system.
National Leaders
July 1, 2022
Ley honored for groundbreaking leukemia research
Also recipient of Léopold Griffuel Prize for basic cancer research.
National Leaders
June 27, 2022
Medical school selected by hematology society to develop fellowship program
1 of 9 U.S. academic institutions chosen by American Society of Hematology for the Hematology-Focused Fellowship Training Program.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders
June 22, 2022
Podcast: Long COVID-19 a lasting battle for many
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on the many people who deal with health struggles for months after COVID-19 infections.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
June 15, 2022
Progression of diabetic kidney disease may be slowed with drug combinations
Mouse study points to benefits of combining newer class of diabetes drugs with older treatments.
News Release
June 9, 2022
Dao honored for advocacy efforts
Recognized by St. Louis Business Journal with Business of Pride Award.
National Leaders
May 31, 2022
Obituary: Gregory I. Goldberg, former dermatology professor, 74
Noted researcher also a professor of biochemistry and molecular biophysics.
Obituaries
May 26, 2022
Inappropriate antibiotics for nonhospitalized kids cost US at least $74 million
Such prescriptions can cause complications including diarrhea, rashes.
News Release
May 17, 2022
Podcast: Pandemic fuels use of alcohol, opioids
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on how the pandemic has exacerbated problems related to drugs, alcohol.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
May 4, 2022
Goldberg elected to National Academy of Sciences
Recognized for work as renowned molecular parasitologist.
News Release
May 2, 2022
Cardiovascular inflammation, heart failure focus of $6 million grant
Immune system may be key to new therapies for cardiac diseases.
News Release
April 28, 2022
Neural pathway key to sensation of pleasant touch identified
Similar to itch, pleasant touch transmitted by specific neuropeptide and neural circuit.
News Release
April 26, 2022
Podcast: As ‘Show Me the Science’ turns 2, we look back at 2 years of a pandemic
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on what was learned and what science got right and wrong about COVID-19.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
April 18, 2022
McGill to receive award from diabetes organization
To receive American Diabetes Organization's Outstanding Physician Clinician in Diabetes Award.
National Leaders