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November 19, 2019
Major Alzheimer’s study to open 5 new Latin American sites
Expansion will shed light on Alzheimer’s disease in Latino populations.
News Release
November 19, 2019
Importante estudio en enfermedad de Alzheimer abrirá 5 nuevos sitios latinoamericanos
Los nuevos sitios aportarán relevantes datos sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer en las poblaciones latinas.
November 6, 2019
Morris named 2019 Allen Distinguished Investigator
Award supports research into stem cell tracking system.
National Leaders
November 1, 2019
New clues found to help protect heart from damage after heart attack
Boosting specific immune cells lowers inflammation in heart muscle.
News Release
October 30, 2019
Kendall named director of allergy and immunology division
Physician-scientist studies allergies, immune diseases.
Medical Campus & Community
October 28, 2019
New antidepressants on horizon
Neuroactive steroid drugs result from Taylor Family Institute, pharma collaboration.
News Release
October 24, 2019
Flu antibody protects against numerous and wide-ranging strains
Could lead to universal flu vaccine, better flu therapies.
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 23, 2019
Clues to improve cancer immunotherapy revealed
Helper T cells appear vital to more robust anti-tumor response.
News Release
October 15, 2019
$3.7 million supports crowdsourced database of cancer genomics
Open-source database aims to connect genetics of a tumor to possible treatments.
News Release
October 14, 2019
Drug reduces risk of pneumonia in newborn mice
May lead to new way to protect premature infants from pneumonia.
News Release
October 11, 2019
Guilak honored by regenerative medicine organization
Recognized for contributions to tissue engineering, regenerative medicine.
National Leaders
October 10, 2019
Targeting immune cells may be potential therapy for Alzheimer’s
Mouse study shows immune cells drive brain damage.
News Release, Video
October 9, 2019
NIH gives major boost to microbiome research on Medical Campus
Will advance research in areas that include immunity, metabolism, infectious diseases and neuroscience.
News Release
October 9, 2019
Human gut microbes could make processed foods healthier
A specific microbe can break down a chemical common in manufactured foods.
News Release
October 4, 2019
Scientists find timekeepers of gut’s immune system
Targeting such cells may lead to treatments for digestive ailments.
News Release
October 4, 2019
Alzheimer’s research reset
Source: Science Magazine
October 3, 2019
Uncommon weight-loss surgery best for reducing diabetes risk
Biliopancreatic diversion improves insulin sensitivity, but some concerns remain.
News Release
October 1, 2019
Brestoff, Theunissen recognized by NIH for innovative research
Honored with NIH’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program awards.
News Release
September 27, 2019
School of Medicine establishes Division of Physician-Scientists
Yokoyama named inaugural director of division that aims to increase number of physicians who conduct research.
News Release
September 25, 2019
NIH funds centers to improve, diversify reference human genome
School of Medicine to help lead ambitious Human Pangenome Reference Sequencing Project.
News Release
September 24, 2019
For hospitalized patients with fungal infections, specialists save lives
Infectious disease physicians cut death rates by 20%.
News Release
September 19, 2019
For gut microbes, not all types of fiber are created equal
Beneficial microbes pursue certain types of dietary fiber, findings that could aid design of foods.
News Release
September 18, 2019
Brantmeier named faculty fellow in international research
Linguist with extensive international experience will advise investigators conducting research worldwide.
Medical Campus & Community