News

November 3, 2022

Abraham, Foraker, Yen elected fellows of informatics society

Elections recognize national leadership in field of medical informatics.

National Leaders

October 28, 2022

Cellular housekeeping process implicated in fatal neurological disorder

Neurons made from Huntington’s disease patients’ skin cells shed light on cognitive decline.

News Release

October 27, 2022

American College of Physicians recognizes 3 faculty members

DiPersio, McGill, Ross honored for outstanding contributions to internal medicine.

National Leaders

October 26, 2022

New strategy shows potential to block nerve loss in neurodegenerative diseases

Research into how key molecule triggers axon death may lead to new therapies.

News Release

October 25, 2022

Pediatric clinic for Rett syndrome draws patients for multispecialty care, clinical trials

Only such clinic for hundreds of miles.

Medical Campus & Community

October 12, 2022

How do tired animals stay awake?

Fruit flies yield clues to a good night’s sleep, insomnia.

News Release

October 4, 2022

WashU COVID-19 nasal vaccine technology licensed to Ocugen

Aim is for commercialization in U.S., Europe, Japan.

Medical Campus & Community

September 22, 2022

School of Medicine joins major NIH brain mapping effort

Will aid understanding of how the brain works in good health and disease .

News Release

September 22, 2022

COVID-19 infections increase risk of long-term brain problems

Strokes, seizures, memory and movement disorders among problems that develop in first year after infection.

News Release

September 21, 2022

Investigational drug for genetic form of ALS improves disease’s molecular signs

Extended use of tofersen may help stabilize muscle strength, control.

News Release

September 15, 2022

Gordon honored by National Academy of Medicine

Gut microbiome pioneer to be recognized with newly established award.

News Release

September 13, 2022

School of Medicine joins NIH initiative to expand use of AI in biomedical research

Project to develop framework for using AI to diagnose disease based on sound of patients’ voices.

News Release

September 7, 2022

Nasal COVID-19 vaccine approved in India based on Washington University technology

Inhaled vaccine may reduce infection, transmission.

News Release

September 2, 2022

Low testosterone may increase risk of COVID-19 hospitalization for men

Boosting testosterone in men with low levels may reduce serious illness.

News Release

September 1, 2022

Simple blood test may predict neurotoxic complications of CAR-T cell therapy

Identifying high-risk patients could improve cancer care.

News Release

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.

News Release

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.

News Release

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.

News Release

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.

News Release

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