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October 18, 2021
Emotional aspects of chronic pain isolated in brain circuitry
Animal study could help ID new treatment targets for negative emotions linked to pain .
News Release
October 7, 2021
$12.2 million to fund new Conte Center to study neurosteroids
Complements efforts of Taylor Family Institute to develop treatments for psychiatric illness.
News Release
September 1, 2021
Rheumatoid arthritis treated with implanted cells that release drug
In mouse study, rewired cells automatically release biologic drug in response to inflammation.
News Release
June 2, 2021
Tiny implant cures diabetes in mice without triggering immune response
Nanofiber device allows insulin to be released while defending against immune cells.
News Release
May 20, 2021
Cheng honored for work to advance pain relief without adverse effects
Anesthesiologist receives award from International Anesthesia Research Society.
National Leaders
April 22, 2021
Anti-aging compound that improves metabolic health in mice improves muscle glucose metabolism in people
Further studies underway to determine extent of clinical benefits.
News Release
April 16, 2021
Njoku named director of pediatric anesthesiology division
Also becomes anesthesiologist-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
News Release
March 11, 2021
Combating COVID-19: Labs pivot to fight a common enemy
Labs retooled to investigate how the virus causes disease and to develop drugs, vaccines and diagnostics.
Outlook Magazine
February 25, 2021
Calfee named division director in orthopedic surgery
Hand specialist chosen to lead Division of Hand and Microsurgery Service.
News Release
February 20, 2021
Guilak recognized for research in cartilage engineering
Honored by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
National Leaders
February 17, 2021
For bleeding patients, can cold storage of platelets improve blood clotting?
$26 million in funding to help determine whether cold platelets can reduce blood loss more effectively than those stored at room temperature .
News Release
June 24, 2020
Ferguson receives award from blindness-prevention organization
Stein Innovation Award provides funding aimed at understanding visual system.
National Leaders
February 26, 2020
Revving up immune system may help treat eczema
Boosting natural killer cells in mice improves skin rash.
News Release, Video
February 24, 2020
Diabetes in mice cured rapidly using human stem cell strategy
New technique efficiently converts human stem cells into insulin-producing cells.
News Release
December 12, 2019
Depression, anxiety may hinder healing in young patients with hip pain
Pre-operative depression, anxiety linked to worse postsurgical outcomes.
News Release
October 28, 2019
New antidepressants on horizon
Neuroactive steroid drugs result from Taylor Family Institute, pharma collaboration.
News Release
October 11, 2019
Guilak honored by regenerative medicine organization
Recognized for contributions to tissue engineering, regenerative medicine.
National Leaders
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 17, 2019
School of Medicine receives award to develop physician-scientists
Burroughs Wellcome Fund institutional award aims to boost number of doctors who also conduct research.
News Release
August 26, 2019
Seed funding
Research investment targets lesser-known form of cancer.
Outlook Magazine
August 15, 2019
Antisense drugs for Huntington’s, ALS and prion diseases could meet the dire need for brain treatments
Source: Scientific American
August 13, 2019
Washington People: Andrea Wang-Gillam
Oncologist aims to improve outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer.
Washington People
July 29, 2019
Extending human life
Two new centers focus on chronic diseases of aging.
Outlook Magazine
July 17, 2019
More cancer patients get help to quit smoking
Siteman Cancer Center expands smoking-cessation efforts.
News Release