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March 6, 2024
Preventing early-onset colorectal cancers aim of $25 million award
School of Medicine leads international team funded by Cancer Grand Challenges.
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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 8, 2024
Gordon receives Nemmers Prize
Gut microbiome pioneer recognized for outstanding contributions to medical science.
News Release
February 6, 2024
NIH grant to fund radiation oncology center on Medical Campus
School named part of national network focused on biology of irradiated tumors.
News Release
January 26, 2024
Breast cancer rates increasing among younger women
Analyzing rates by age, race, tumor characteristics could inform prevention strategies.
News Release
January 16, 2024
Washington University and Deerfield Management launch VeritaScience to drive drug discovery
Deerfield Management makes 10-year commitment of up to $130 million to accelerate translation of Washington University discoveries to improve human health.
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January 3, 2024
Study reveals clues to how Eastern equine encephalitis virus invades brain cells
Structural biology research also enables scientists to design decoy molecule that blocks deadly infection.
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December 13, 2023
Gut bacteria of malnourished children benefit from key elements in therapeutic food
Findings could guide recommendations for treating, preventing childhood malnutrition.
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December 12, 2023
Smoking causes brain shrinkage
Findings help explain how smoking is linked to Alzheimer’s, dementia.
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December 6, 2023
Improving heart health to save lives during, after pregnancy aim of programs
Community-based approaches in St. Louis and Nigeria supported with NIH grants.
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December 5, 2023
Schreiber receives scientific innovator award
Immunobiologist honored for contributions to the field of cancer immunology.
News Release
November 28, 2023
Kulkarni recognized for research into complement system
Pulmonologist receives Svar Complement Excellence Award.
National Leaders
November 22, 2023
Lowering a form of brain cholesterol reduces Alzheimer’s-like damage in mice
Targeting cholesterol potentially could help treat Alzheimer’s, related dementias.
News Release
October 19, 2023
Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome development
Research notes long-term benefits, encourages monitoring short-term risks.
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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
October 5, 2023
Gordon receives Albany Prize
One of 3 researchers honored for their research on how microbiomes function.
National Leaders
October 3, 2023
Holehouse recognized by NIH for innovative research
Biochemist to receive New Innovator Award.
News Release
September 27, 2023
Noninvasive, ultrasound-based brain biopsy is feasible, safe in people
Sonobiopsies generate genetic, molecular data to inform treatment decisions for brain diseases.
News Release
September 21, 2023
Washington People: Sumanth Prabhu
Physician-scientist integrates patient care, innovative research on inflammation in heart failure.
Washington People
September 20, 2023
How do toxic proteins accumulate in Alzheimer’s and other diseases?
Key steps leading to such accumulation identified; could inform new therapeutic approaches.
News Release
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.
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August 29, 2023
How do developing brains assemble and organize themselves?
Brain areas marked by distinct activity patterns very early, marsupial study shows.
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