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January 26, 2022
Construction to expand BJC Institute of Health building to begin Feb. 2
Site preparation phase expected to last about 3 months.
Medical Campus & Community
January 24, 2022
WashU part of $65 million NIH study of schizophrenia in young people
Teens, young adults needed for study aimed at improving early diagnosis.
News Release
January 21, 2022
Uy named leukemia committee co-chair of clinical trials group
Selected by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.
National Leaders
January 20, 2022
Another old drug is being tried vs. COVID-19, and might actually help
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer
January 12, 2022
Study examines risk factors for severe health problems in kids with COVID-19
Pediatric data collected internationally before spread of delta, omicron variants.
News Release
January 10, 2022
Improving health of mothers, infants aim of imaging tech to monitor contractions
NIH and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation fund more than $6.8 million toward effort.
News Release
January 7, 2022
Omicron may be less severe. It’s still a big healthcare problem
Source: NPR Science Friday
January 7, 2022
Omicron could have a silver lining by boosting immunity, some experts say. But don’t bet on it.
Source: The Washington Post
January 2, 2022
Jake’s mice: Searching for answers to the puzzle of autism
Source: Associated Press
January 2, 2022
Obesity rates among children soared during pandemic. A local study aims to help.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
December 31, 2021
ICU teams report fatigue and frustration as they brace for omicron surge
Source: NPR All Things Considered
December 31, 2021
Studies suggest why Omicron is less severe: It spares the lungs
Source: New York Times
December 22, 2021
The vaccines work against severe disease. Here’s why boosters are still a good idea
Source: NPR
December 22, 2021
COVID cases are surging again. Is it safe to gather for the holidays?
Source: St. Louis Public Radio
December 19, 2021
Most Covid infections may soon be breakthroughs. Here’s what that means.
Source: New York Times
December 14, 2021
Cortex, WashU, SLU welcome Vir Biotechnology to region
San Francisco-based immunology research company adds to St. Louis' growing bioscience community.
Medical Campus & Community
December 14, 2021
A rebel with a cause: As a mentor and a leader, this Black orthopedic surgeon fights to diversify his field
Source: STAT News
December 7, 2021
CDC initiative to combat antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases
School of Medicine projects focus on superbugs commonly found in hospitalized patients in India, Pakistan.
News Release
December 6, 2021
$7.5 million redesign of CWE MetroLink Station completed
Project funded by Washington University & BJC HealthCare.
Medical Campus & Community
December 1, 2021
Pediatric society names Brozanski, Wambach as new members
Leaders in child health care chosen for American Pediatric Society membership.
National Leaders
December 1, 2021
Preparation for medical school’s accreditation process underway
Kickoff event Nov. 18 launches preparations for LCME accreditation process.
Medical Campus & Community
November 23, 2021
Infectious diseases organization honors 9 WashU physicians
Chrisler, Durkin, Hsueh, Kwon, Spec, Budge, Escota, Woeltje, Philips elected fellows.
National Leaders
November 19, 2021
Drug has minimal effects in stopping excessive bleeding in trauma patients
Tranexamic acid also increases risk of potentially harmful blood clots.
News Release
November 18, 2021
Reducing lung transplant rejection aim of clinical trial funded with $22 million grant
Multicenter clinical trial will evaluate novel immunosuppressant.
News Release