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September 14, 2020
Older people with early, asymptomatic Alzheimer’s at risk of falls
Even without cognitive problems, those with Alzheimer’s-related brain damage at increased risk of falls.
News Release
September 11, 2020
Imaging agent developed at Washington University spotlights inflammation
Animal study of Galuminox promising for lung disease; has potential uses in cancer, diabetes, COVID-19, other diseases.
News Release
August 11, 2020
Wahl elected president of nuclear medicine society
Plans to focus on enhancing diversity, encouraging innovation.
National Leaders
July 15, 2020
Loeb Teaching Fellows announced
Hagemann, Mian, Miller-Thomas awarded fellowships for 2020-22.
Medical Campus & Community
June 16, 2020
Previously undetected brain pulses may help circuits survive disuse, injury
Research may lead to treatment advances for patients with immobilizing illness, injury.
News Release
May 8, 2020
Stroke evaluations drop by nearly 40% during COVID-19 pandemic
Nationwide, fewer people with stroke symptoms receiving care at hospitals.
News Release
April 10, 2020
Anne Cross working to change face of multiple sclerosis care
Researcher made it her life’s work to study and treat patients with MS.
Outlook Magazine
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
February 24, 2020
Achilefu named to biomedical engineering advisory council
Will advise leadership of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.
National Leaders
December 10, 2019
Why doesn’t deep-brain stimulation work for everyone?
Personalized brain maps could improve treatment for Parkinson's disease, other neurological conditions.
News Release
November 22, 2019
Brain imaging of babies with Down syndrome focus of $11.5 million grant
School of Medicine leading multicenter study aimed at understanding brain development in babies with the condition.
News Release
July 25, 2019
Dehdashti named Siegel Professor of Radiology
Recognized for using imaging to diagnose cancer, guide treatments.
News Release
July 24, 2019
Culver named Sherwood Moore Professor of Radiology
Recognized for using light to map the brain.
News Release
June 20, 2019
Duncan named chief of interventional radiology
Focus of work is image-guided procedures as alternatives to surgery.
News Release
April 30, 2019
$5.1 million to target silent cause of heart attacks, strokes
Funding supports effort to identify, treat vulnerable plaque in arteries.
News Release
March 25, 2019
Picus receives Gold Medal from interventional radiology society
Recognized for enhancing patient care through imaging.
National Leaders
February 25, 2019
Woodard named Wilson Professor of Radiology
Recognized for accomplishments in cardiovascular imaging and research.
News Release
February 13, 2019
People with persistent leg pain after blood clot needed for study
Trial evaluates whether improving blood flow in legs reduces disability.
News Release
February 6, 2019
On the frontiers of psychiatry
Physician-scientists aim to reduce the impact of mental illness on society.
Outlook Magazine
February 4, 2019
Scans show women’s brains remain youthful as male brains wind down
Source: NPR
February 4, 2019
Women’s brains appear three years younger than men’s
May explain why women more likely to stay mentally sharp in later years.
News Release
January 21, 2019
Blood test detects Alzheimer’s damage before symptoms
Test also may identify neurodegeneration in other brain diseases, injuries.
News Release
January 11, 2019
Penney named vice chair for community radiology
Will oversee clinical radiology services at community hospitals .
News Release
January 4, 2019
Poplack named Evens Endowed Chair in Women’s Health
Honored for improving breast imaging.
News Release