News

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.

News Release

October 13, 2025

WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children’s Hospital team performs first pediatric “domino” partial heart transplant in Midwest

The St. Louis Children's Hospital, WashU Medicine Heart Center has become one of only eight programs in the nation to perform this rare, lifesaving procedure.

News Release

August 15, 2025

Johnson named director of the Division of Urologic Surgery

Surgeon and researcher is national leader in minimally invasive and robotic surgeries.

Medical Campus & Community

July 29, 2025

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

Software developed at WashU Medicine on accelerated path to approval.

News Release

July 15, 2025

Ohman named director of the Division of Vascular Surgery

Surgeon and researcher specializes in aortic disease, will be first director of new division.

Medical Campus & Community

June 19, 2025

Kaneko to lead Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Clinical innovator has developed new devices and techniques for heart valve surgeries.

Medical Campus & Community

June 3, 2025

Is Going to the Bathroom ‘Just in Case’ Bad for You?

Source: The New York Times

February 18, 2025

WashU Medicine’s pioneering diagnostics and therapeutics for cancer care

Cutting-edge research at WashU Medicine has improved early detection of cancer; led to new, more potent therapies with fewer side effects; and personalized treatment for patients.

Outlook Magazine

January 27, 2025

Mobilizing the best to start the fight earlier

A multidisciplinary clinic brings WashU Medicine physicians and researchers together to offer diagnostics such as precision radiology and resources such as access to clinical trials to younger patients facing colorectal cancer..

Outlook Magazine

January 9, 2025

Colditz receives award from Susan G. Komen

WashU Medicine expert recognized for his ‘pivotal advances’ in population science.

National Leaders

November 13, 2024

Vaccine shows promise against aggressive breast cancer

Clinical trial targeted recurrence of hard-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer.

News Release

August 9, 2024

Mahajan named Urologic Surgery Research Professor

Pioneering scientist has developed new approaches to understanding, treating prostate cancer.

News Release

July 2, 2024

Zayed to lead new Division of Surgical Sciences

Vascular surgeon to advance innovative patient care, research.

News Release

April 7, 2024

Accelerated aging linked to cancer risk in younger adults, research shows

In the News

March 6, 2024

Preventing early-onset colorectal cancers aim of $25 million award

School of Medicine leads international team funded by Cancer Grand Challenges.

News Release

July 27, 2023

Aft named inaugural Moley Professor of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery

Honored for surgical excellence, pioneering breast cancer research.

News Release

July 12, 2023

First robotic liver transplant in U.S. performed by Washington University surgeons

Groundbreaking surgery performed at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

News Release

June 16, 2023

Martin to lead pediatric surgery division

Surgeon-scientist also to be surgeon-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

News Release

June 9, 2023

Study reveals how treatment-resistant prostate cancer provides its own hormonal fuel

Findings, in mice, suggest potential treatment strategy.

News Release

May 5, 2023

Change in breast density over time linked to cancer risk

Monitoring density in each breast could help assess risk.

News Release

May 3, 2023

Red flags indicate risk for early-onset colorectal cancer

Recognizing signs and symptoms earlier could reduce diagnostic delays, improve survival.

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