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December 10, 2021
Asthma may reduce risk of brain tumors — but how?
Mouse study IDs immune cells as link, points to potential therapeutic approaches.
News Release
November 17, 2021
Kipnis named an editor of medical journal
Serves as an academic editor of Journal of Experimental Medicine.
National Leaders
October 28, 2021
Inventive pathways: A research powerhouse becomes an innovation incubator
Turning research discoveries into real-world solutions can mean a decade of challenges. WashU is working to clear the way.
Outlook Magazine
October 18, 2021
Park named Margery Campbell Fort Professor of Neurological Surgery
Recognized for pioneering accomplishments in pediatric neurosurgery.
News Release
September 30, 2021
Construction of neuroscience building perseveres despite pandemic
Collaboration key to keeping project on time, on budget.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
June 3, 2021
Studies reveal skull as unexpected source of brain immunity
Immune cells from skull bone marrow guard the brain, spinal cord.
News Release
May 27, 2021
FDA-approved device will help stroke victims regain use of hands
Source: NPR Morning Edition
April 28, 2021
Draining brain’s debris enhances Alzheimer’s therapies in mice
Impaired drainage also may play a role in Alzheimer’s in people.
News Release
April 27, 2021
Stroke-recovery device using brain-computer interface receives FDA market authorization
Innovative multidisciplinary research at Washington University led to development of 'breakthrough' device.
News Release
April 12, 2021
Limbrick appointed to St. Louis Regional Health Commission
Pediatric neurosurgeon will help maintain health-care safety net in St. Louis.
National Leaders
March 29, 2021
Brain Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer Center
Neurosurgeon and scientist Albert H. Kim appointed director.
News Release
February 17, 2021
Protein linked to Alzheimer’s, strokes cleared from brain blood vessels
In mice, antibody removes amyloid, improves vessel function without raising risk of brain bleeds.
News Release
January 27, 2021
How does the immune system keep tabs on the brain?
Study finds site of immune surveillance of the brain, points to new ways to target brain inflammation.
News Release
December 28, 2020
Common brain malformation traced to its genetic roots
Discovery could aid early screening, shed light on how Chiari malformation arises.
News Release
December 3, 2020
Construction progresses on neuroscience research building
Project will be the largest in School of Medicine’s history.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
March 6, 2020
Washington University to break ground on major neuroscience research hub
New construction will inspire discovery, collaboration, faculty recruitment at School of Medicine.
News Release, Video
December 12, 2019
Restoring arm, hand function after spinal cord injury focus of clinical trial
Participants sought for innovative spinal cord-injury surgery.
News Release
December 11, 2019
Zipfel named Dacey Distinguished Professor of Neurological Surgery
Professorship honors former neurosurgery head.
News Release
November 13, 2019
Kipnis named BJC Investigator
Leader in groundbreaking research on interaction of brain and immune system to join faculty.
News Release
July 9, 2019
Right brain, left brain: Tapping the brain’s capacity to rewire itself
A physician's creative quest primes the world for a neuroprosthetics revolution.
Outlook Magazine
July 8, 2019
Limbrick named T.S. Park, MD, Chair in Pediatric Neurosurgery
Honored for surgical treatment of cerebrospinal fluid disorders.
News Release
April 25, 2019
Zipfel named head of neurosurgery
Also will become neurosurgeon-in-chief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
News Release
January 2, 2019
Sex differences identified in deadly brain tumors
Tailoring treatment to men, women may improve survival.
News Release, Video
October 8, 2018
Implantable, biodegradable devices speed nerve regeneration in rats
Pulses of electrical stimulation help heal injured nerves.
News Release