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September 1, 2022
Simple blood test may predict neurotoxic complications of CAR-T cell therapy
Identifying high-risk patients could improve cancer care.
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August 31, 2022
Drug combo therapy in mice blocks drug resistance, halts tumor growth
May lead to better treatments for deadliest form of lung cancer.
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August 24, 2022
Study points to new approach to clearing toxic waste from brain
Could aid efforts to find treatments for Alzheimer’s, other diseases.
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August 23, 2022
Puram honored for research on head and neck cancer
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation recognizes work on cancer immunotherapy.
National Leaders
August 22, 2022
Study offers insights into how pancreatic cancer develops
Atlas of pancreas tumors reveals important new findings in treatment resistance, possible new therapies.
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August 9, 2022
Experimental drug reduces risk of death from blood vessel rupture in mice
Could lead to therapies for people at risk of sudden rupture due to abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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August 3, 2022
How deep sleep keeps our brains intact
WashU was first to reveal the intricate link between fragmented sleep and dementia.
Outlook Magazine
July 18, 2022
Podcast: Giving stroke patients a hand
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' is about the IpsiHand, a device to help stroke patients use their brains to regain use of their hands.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
July 8, 2022
Singh recognized for innovation in clinical investigation
Oncologist receives Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award.
National Leaders
July 6, 2022
Chaudhuri recognized by Radiation Research Society
Radiation oncologist honored for contributions to field.
National Leaders
July 1, 2022
Ley honored for groundbreaking leukemia research
Also recipient of Léopold Griffuel Prize for basic cancer research.
National Leaders
June 28, 2022
$5.3 million grant supports research into lung cancer recurrence
Detailed analysis could help predict which tumors are likely to return.
News Release
June 27, 2022
Gut bacteria mine dietary fiber to release beneficial nutrients
Molecule liberated from byproduct of juice manufacturing has positive effects on metabolism.
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June 13, 2022
Immunity boosting treatment enhances CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancers
Treatment with protein interleukin-7 revs up T cell immunotherapy, mouse study shows.
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June 9, 2022
Kovács elected to Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Cardiologist recognized for contributions to cardiac biophysics.
National Leaders
May 31, 2022
Investigational drug attacks synovial sarcoma, a rare type of tumor
Clinical trial being planned for drug developed at School of Medicine .
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May 26, 2022
Inappropriate antibiotics for nonhospitalized kids cost US at least $74 million
Such prescriptions can cause complications including diarrhea, rashes.
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May 25, 2022
Genetic roots of 3 mitochondrial diseases ID’d via new approach
Study yields 20 other clues, provides platform to pursue them.
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May 23, 2022
Emergency department plays key role in evaluating COVID-19 tests
More than 6,500 patients participated, with many tests now approved for use at home or in health-care settings.
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May 19, 2022
Epilepsy drug stops nervous system tumor growth in mice
Hyperactive neurons drive tumor growth in NF1 cancer predisposition syndrome.
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May 17, 2022
Protein linked to intellectual disability has complex role
Finding therapies for fragile X may depend on understanding the many ways protein’s loss affects brain.
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May 12, 2022
Clinical and translational research receives $61 million grant support
Strong infrastructure allows for quick pivots to address COVID-19 pandemic, spur clinical innovation.
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May 11, 2022
Smoking-cessation program that targets cancer patients effective
Siteman program widens reach, lowers costs of tobacco treatment.
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May 2, 2022
Cardiovascular inflammation, heart failure focus of $6 million grant
Immune system may be key to new therapies for cardiac diseases.
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