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Topic: Translational Research

June 5, 2019
Biomarker predicts which pancreatic cysts may become cancerous
Cysts likely to become cancerous ID'd with 95 percent accuracy.
News Release
April 10, 2019
$10 million gift aimed at improving treatments for mental illness
Depression is primary focus of research.
News Release
April 2, 2019
Probing the microbiome
Studies of people and their companion microbes shed light on health and disease.
Outlook Magazine
April 2, 2019
Washington People: Robert Gereau
Scientist working to identify, reverse causes of chronic pain.
Washington People
March 7, 2019
The warrior within
Immune-based therapies are becoming a reality for cancer care.
Outlook Magazine
January 17, 2019
New hope for stem cell approach to treating diabetes
Insulin-producing cells more responsive to fluctuating glucose levels.
News Release
January 2, 2019
Why are men more likely to die of glioblastoma? This study helps explain
Source: NBC News
September 26, 2018
Roundtable on opioids brings HHS leaders to Medical Campus
Officials tour research lab focused on fighting opioid addiction.
Medical Campus & Community
July 11, 2018
Big Data
Putting information-based tools in doctors’ hands.
Outlook Magazine
June 13, 2018
Radiation beam to the heart
Doctors halt deadly rhythm with noninvasive therapy.
Outlook Magazine
May 10, 2018
4 medical students named Howard Hughes fellows
Award offers year of mentored research.
News Release
February 20, 2018
Washington People: Michael S. Avidan
Anesthesiologist works to improve outcomes for patients during and after surgery.
Washington People
January 26, 2018
Lab-grown cartilage
Engineered stem cells could revolutionize arthritis therapy and joint replacement.
Outlook Magazine
December 18, 2017
Building the foundation for discovery
Key centers play pivotal roles to advance the school's enormous capabilities in precision medicine.
Source: Washington Magazine
December 13, 2017
A promising future
Doctoral students across the School of Medicine contribute to discoveries that are changing medicine.
Source: Washington Magazine
December 7, 2017
Undaunted explorer
Timothy Ley and his team were the first to sequence a cancer genome in 2008. They're still searching for cures nonstop.
Source: Washington Magazine
November 16, 2017
Cutting NIH budget could cripple drug development
More than 95 percent of new drugs developed with NIH support.
News Release
September 26, 2017
Washington People: Sarah England
Noted researcher encourages tenacity and tackling new challenges.
Medical Campus & Community
September 7, 2017
Potential new therapy relieves chronic itch
FDA-approved arthritis drug may work in new ways to fight itch.
News Release
August 29, 2017
$46 million supports research likely to result in new therapies, improve health care
NIH grant nurtures translational research.
News Release
August 10, 2017
Drug trial shows promise for deadly neurological disorder
Cyclodextrin slows progression of Niemann-Pick type C.
News Release
June 26, 2017
Gateway to care
Fighting social stigma and barriers, doctor seeks to prevent HIV infections worldwide.
Outlook Magazine
May 26, 2017
Mind-controlled device helps stroke patients retrain brains to move paralyzed hands
Device reads brain signals, converts them into motion.
News Release
May 26, 2017
Battlefield to bedside
High-intensity military medicine spurs innovations for civilians, too.
Outlook Magazine