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May 8, 2020
Gene therapy in mice builds muscle, reduces fat
Approach may lead to new treatment approach for osteoarthritis, obesity.
News Release
May 5, 2020
#WashU20: Kate Gerull
Embodying the spirit of the Class of 2020, Gerull advocates for women and underrepresented minorities in medicine.
Class Acts
May 1, 2020
Obesity prevented in mice treated with gene-disabling nanoparticles
Strategy uses particles to target gene in specific immune cells.
News Release
April 16, 2020
Research in most university labs moved from bench to internet
Some labs remain active, with focus switched to COVID-19.
Medical Campus & Community
February 6, 2020
Abu-Amer named J. Albert Key Professor
Professorship endows research into causes of inflammation and related skeletal problems.
News Release
December 12, 2019
Depression, anxiety may hinder healing in young patients with hip pain
Pre-operative depression, anxiety linked to worse postsurgical outcomes.
News Release
October 23, 2019
Arthritis risk linked to obesity may be passed down through generations
Mouse studies show effects can linger at least two generations.
News Release
October 11, 2019
Guilak honored by regenerative medicine organization
Recognized for contributions to tissue engineering, regenerative medicine.
National Leaders
October 4, 2019
Cipriano, Gerull receive grant to study gender factors in orthopedics training
Awarded by American Medical Association Women Physicians Section and AMA Foundation.
National Leaders
June 7, 2019
Buchowski named Lenke Distinguished Professor
Professorship in orthopedic surgery endowed by former Washington University spine surgeon.
News Release
March 15, 2019
Wright recognized by orthopedic surgery organization
Receives Kappa Delta Award for advancing patient treatment, care.
National Leaders
February 19, 2019
For adult scoliosis, surgery, other treatments are viable options
Surgery, physical therapy, injections can prevent spinal deterioration, lead to improvements .
News Release
February 6, 2019
O’Keefe honored by Orthopaedic Research Society
Recognized for advancing understanding of musculoskeletal disease.
National Leaders
November 21, 2018
Wright president-elect of orthopedic surgery board
Has served on organization’s board since 2013.
National Leaders
November 12, 2018
New concussion recommendations for kids
Light activity, electronics OK during recovery.
News Release
November 2, 2018
Matava elected to Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
Honored for role as team physician for Rams, Blues, WashU.
National Leaders
October 8, 2018
Implantable, biodegradable devices speed nerve regeneration in rats
Pulses of electrical stimulation help heal injured nerves.
News Release
August 1, 2018
Can testosterone plus exercise improve healing after hip fracture?
Women recovering from hip fractures sought for multicenter study.
News Release
June 4, 2018
Are fast-pitch softball pitchers overdoing it?
Many experience shoulder fatigue, pain, weakness linked to overuse.
News Release
February 26, 2018
Two medical school teams competing in national scientific ‘March Madness’
Voting for best biomedical innovations of 2017 has begun.
Medical Campus & Community
February 19, 2018
LEAP Inventor Challenge awards five Washington University research teams
Funding will help researchers turn ideas into commercially viable products and services.
Medical Campus & Community
January 26, 2018
Lab-grown cartilage
Engineered stem cells could revolutionize arthritis therapy and joint replacement.
Outlook Magazine
December 5, 2017
Obesity prevented in mice fed high-fat diet
Mice with genes that activate a protein pathway have leaner fat cells.
News Release
September 1, 2017
Orthopedic injury clinic to open in south St. Louis County
Clinic is 2nd operated by Washington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
News Release