News

March 26, 2026

Innovative CAR-T cell therapy receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation

Immunotherapy for aggressive T-cell cancers developed by WashU Medicine researchers moves to faster approval pathway.

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January 22, 2026

‘It’s given me back my life’: Groundbreaking clinical trial at Wash U stops Leukemia before it starts

Source: KSDK

January 12, 2026

Gary C. Werths Building earns LEED Gold

Project team identified more environmentally friendly solutions throughout the building process.

Medical Campus & Community

January 9, 2026

Inflammatory immune cells predict survival, relapse in multiple myeloma

New ‘atlas’ of immune cells in bone marrow cancer lays foundation for more reliable prognosis.

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November 21, 2025

Nasal drops fight brain tumors noninvasively

Nano-sized medicine boosts anti-cancer immune response, eradicates tumors in mice.

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November 18, 2025

From a Whisper to a Roar: Mellve’s Mission

Source: SurvivorNet

October 14, 2025

Eberlein named president-elect of American College of Surgeons

Siteman Cancer Center director served as chair of the ACS Board of Regents.

National Leaders

October 13, 2025

Breast cancer startup founded by WashU Medicine researchers acquired by Lunit

Prognosia’s AI-based imaging tech could improve prevention, early detection of breast cancer.

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October 13, 2025

Dehdashti honored by radiological society for outstanding research

Award recognizes her significant contributions to cancer imaging.

National Leaders

October 9, 2025

It’s never too late for those with cancer to quit smoking

Smoking cessation program developed by WashU Medicine researchers at Siteman Cancer Center is more effective at prolonging life than some chemotherapies.

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October 8, 2025

WashU researchers honored with NIH Director’s Awards

Three investigators recognized by high-risk, high-reward research program.

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September 23, 2025

Toxins, tech and tumors: Is modern life fueling the rise of cancer in millennials?

Source: The Washington Post

September 23, 2025

Want to Know Your Future Breast-Cancer Risk? Just Ask AI

Source: The Wall Street Journal

September 2, 2025

Colon cancer is rising in people under 50. Does lifestyle have anything to do with it?

Source: USA Today

August 21, 2025

Genetic study suggests ways to catch blood cancer earlier

New understanding of how mutations interact could pave way for early detection, prevention strategies.

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August 20, 2025

WashU AI breast cancer risk detection software scores major FDA designation

Source: St. Louis Public Radio

July 29, 2025

AI-based breast cancer risk technology receives FDA Breakthrough Device designation

Software developed at WashU Medicine on accelerated path to approval.

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June 8, 2025

Celebrity breast cancer announcements highlight rising rates in young women

Source: NBC News

June 1, 2025

Exercise Extends Life for People With Cancer, Study Shows

Source: The New York Times

May 30, 2025

‘Gift of life’: experts hail neck and head cancer breakthrough

Source: The Guardian

May 30, 2025

Innovative immunotherapy shows promise against aggressive T cell cancers

WashU startup’s “off-the-shelf” CAR-T cell therapy evaluated in international clinical trial.

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April 27, 2025

Immunotherapy improves survival of patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer

Approved drug that revolutionized melanoma treatment may change standard of care for yet another cancer type.

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April 14, 2025

Study sheds light on how inherited cancer mutations drive tumor growth

Findings could help predict cancer risk over a person’s lifetime, develop prevention strategies.

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