News

June 25, 2024

Washington People: Amy Zhou

Hematologist values connections with patients, pursues research to improve treatments.

Medical Campus & Community, Profiles, Washington People

May 7, 2024

Testing, treatment for sexually transmitted infections expanded in north St. Louis County

Expanded services aimed at reducing region’s high STI rates, disparities in sexual health.

News Release

March 4, 2024

Schwarz named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist Scholar

Innovative radiation oncologist noted for research to develop treatments for deadly gynecologic cancers, heart conditions.

Medical Campus & Community

February 26, 2024

Washington University joins NIH cancer screening clinical trials network

New network to evaluate emerging technologies in diverse populations.

News Release

February 22, 2024

Medicare approves genetic test for solid tumors

Test can quickly identify treatable cancer mutations, guide precision therapy.

News Release

February 20, 2024

New cell-based immunotherapy offered for melanoma

FDA approved treatment via Accelerated Approval pathway.

News Release

October 24, 2023

Anesthesiologist volunteers with group that treats Ukrainian pediatric burn patients

Knittel works with the group Doctors Collaborating to Help Children.

Medical Campus & Community

October 17, 2023

Pancreatic cancer research, clinical trials supported with $10.9 million NCI grant

Researchers receive prestigious SPORE grant for pancreatic cancer.

News Release

September 21, 2023

Washington People: Sumanth Prabhu

Physician-scientist integrates patient care, innovative research on inflammation in heart failure.

Washington People

September 14, 2023

Comprehensive Head & Neck Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer Center

Washington University physicians provide multispecialty, cutting-edge, expert care to patients while advancing the field through innovative research.

News Release

September 5, 2023

$11.6 million grant supports innovative research in endometrial cancer

NCI SPORE grant aimed at improving prevention, treatment, reducing disparities.

News Release

August 17, 2023

Medicare approves WashU Medicine’s whole-genome test for blood cancers

Complete picture of genetic errors can advance precision medicine approaches to treatment.

News Release

August 10, 2023

Siteman earns prestigious merit extension from National Cancer Institute

Recognizes excellence in cancer care, prevention, research, training, outreach.

News Release

July 12, 2023

First robotic liver transplant in U.S. performed by Washington University surgeons

Groundbreaking surgery performed at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

News Release

July 10, 2023

Anti-inflammatory drugs did not speed COVID-19 recovery but prevented deaths

Study could expand treatment options for patients with severe COVID-19.

News Release

May 3, 2023

Bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from their gut microbiomes

Findings could guide future treatment, prevention strategies.

News Release

April 17, 2023

Investigational drug may improve stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma patients

If approved, drug could change standard care.

News Release

April 13, 2023

Grant supports training physician-scientists in cancer research

Funding aims to increase number of physicians driving innovative research in oncology.

Medical Campus & Community, News Release

March 28, 2023

Anesthesiology Control Tower helps detect emergencies before they arise

Remote team and machine learning help anesthesia clinicians head off and troubleshoot rare but potentially life-threatening events.

Outlook Magazine

March 23, 2023

Paxlovid reduces risk of long-term health problems, death from COVID-19

Drug recommended to prevent severe complications of virus.

News Release

March 21, 2023

Link named oncology division director

Leukemia specialist is leader in research, patient care.

News Release

February 26, 2023

Why aren’t doctors screening older Americans for anxiety?

Source: New York Times

December 1, 2022

Living Well Center provides health care rather than sick care

Focus on lifestyle factors addresses chronic pain, surgery preparation, overall health.

Outlook Magazine