News

January 15, 2025

Fatal neurodegenerative disease in kids also affects the bowel

Gene therapy, in mice modeling Batten disease, found to slow symptoms, extend lifespan .

News Release

December 26, 2024

Giving healthy kids antibiotics saves lives. There’s a catch.

In the News

December 23, 2024

Washington People: Juliane Bubeck Wardenburg

Physician-scientist brings empathy, compassion to families with children in critical care.

Profiles, Washington People

October 31, 2024

Researchers solve medical mystery of neurological symptoms in kids

Study identifies genes that cause rare, undiagnosed brain malformations.

News Release

August 20, 2024

Cooper named inaugural French professor

Physician-scientist specializes in rare genetic immune disorders.

News Release

June 10, 2024

Physician-scientists receive Scholar-Innovator award

Recognized for innovative research with potential clinical impact.

National Leaders

April 16, 2024

Dickson, Khabele, Longmore elected to Association of American Physicians

Physicians honored for outstanding contributions to biomedical research.

National Leaders

April 4, 2024

Pruitt named director of academic pediatrics division

Recognized for developing, leading growth of clinical programs.

News Release

February 14, 2024

American Society for Clinical Investigation honors physician-scientists

Early-career scientists awarded for achievements in research .

National Leaders

January 25, 2024

Pediatric Heart Network names medical school a core site for heart disease research

Will team up with Children’s Hospital Colorado as part of network to improve pediatric heart health.

News Release

December 8, 2023

Kwon, Newland named to antibiotic resistance advisory council

Will advise leadership in office of secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

National Leaders

October 31, 2023

Cooper named director of pediatric rheumatology & immunology division

Recognized for clinical care, research in immunodeficiency, immune dysregulation.

News Release

October 16, 2023

Hunstad named inaugural Strauss Professor

Pediatric infectious diseases specialist recognized for excellence in mentoring.

News Release

October 6, 2023

Brozanski installed as inaugural Gould professor of pediatric quality and safety

Neonatologist recognized for leading development of systemwide standards of care.

News Release

October 2, 2023

$8 million awarded to study root causes of brain cell death in fatal pediatric diseases

Team science approach leverages expertise of researchers from diverse fields.

News Release

September 22, 2023

$5 million for research on immune responses to cancer-causing virus in immunocompromised kids

Problem common in organ transplant recipients.

News Release

August 25, 2023

Gill installed as inaugural Nash professor in pediatrics

Physician-scientist noted for research involving respiratory diseases in children.

News Release

July 26, 2023

Newland named inaugural Schnuck chair in pediatric infectious diseases

Pediatrician noted for research involving COVID-19.

News Release

May 18, 2023

Research in mice offers clues for vaccinating against deadly bacteria

New therapies urgently needed for antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella.

News Release

March 15, 2023

Medical Center Alumni Association welcomes new leader

Hayes ready to strengthen communication with alumni and increase interactions between alumni and current students.

Outlook Magazine, Profiles

February 16, 2023

WashU research spurs changes to global guidelines for feeding malnourished kids

Reformulation of therapeutic food boosts children’s brain development, IQ.

News Release

February 9, 2023

Disrupted flow of brain fluid may underlie neurodevelopmental disorders

New imaging technique reveals circulation patterns in developing brain.

News Release