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Student receives white coat on stage

October 23, 2024

White Coat Ceremony marks beginning of medical training

124 students receive white coats, recite class oath.

Medical Campus & Community

April 11, 2023
New approach targets norovirus, world’s leading cause of foodborne infection
Dual vaccine comprising two diarrhea-causing viruses generates antibodies against both.
News Release
April 6, 2023
COVID-19 patients’ blood plasma shows who is most likely to become severely ill
Specific proteins in plasma signal who eventually may need ventilators, face poor outcomes.
News Release
April 3, 2023
Keeping COVID-19 in check likely to require periodic boosters
To be effective, boosters should target variants widely different from COVID-19 virus's original strain.
News Release
March 31, 2023
Jumping genes in cancer cells open door to new immunotherapies
Analysis of 33 tumor types identifies new immunotherapy targets.
News Release
March 31, 2023
The antiviral drug Paxlovid reduces the risk of getting long COVID
Source: Science News
March 31, 2023
Chronic stress can be a serious problem: How to spot the symptoms
Source: USA Today
March 31, 2023
An, Elson named 2023 AIMBE fellows
Recognized for research, innovation in medical and biological engineering.
National Leaders
March 29, 2023
Scientists aim to develop vaccine against all deadly coronaviruses
$8 million NIH grant supports effort to avert next pandemic.
News Release
March 28, 2023
Anesthesiology Control Tower helps detect emergencies before they arise
Remote team and machine learning help anesthesia clinicians head off and troubleshoot rare but potentially life-threatening events.
Outlook Magazine
March 28, 2023
Rogers, Smyser awarded MERIT grant for research on preterm babies
Grant totaling more than $7 million could be extended in 5 years.
News Release
March 23, 2023
Paxlovid reduces risk of long-term health problems, death from COVID-19
Drug recommended to prevent severe complications of virus.
News Release
March 22, 2023
Early receives research mentoring award
Honor from American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
National Leaders
March 22, 2023
White receives national hospice physician award
Honor recognizes dedication to palliative medicine in hospice setting.
National Leaders
March 22, 2023
Multiple substance use disorders may share inherited genetic signature
Findings could lead to universal therapies for alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, opioid addictions.
News Release
March 21, 2023
Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center is increasing equity for African Americans
The WashU center has become a national model for building relationships and boosting diversity in clinical trials.
Outlook Magazine
March 21, 2023
Link named oncology division director
Leukemia specialist is leader in research, patient care.
News Release
March 21, 2023
Wide smiles, victory dances, air kisses at Match Day
Physicians-to-be learn their destinations for residency training.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
March 16, 2023
Seeking Alzheimer’s clues from few who escape genetic fate
Source: Associated Press
March 15, 2023
Medical Center Alumni Association welcomes new leader
Hayes ready to strengthen communication with alumni and increase interactions between alumni and current students.
Outlook Magazine, Profiles
March 14, 2023
Obituary: Michelle Ann Noll, senior research technician, 54
Member of Diamond lab, focusing on infectious diseases, since 2003.
Obituaries
March 14, 2023
American Society for Clinical Investigation honors physician-scientists
3 early-career scientists recognized for achievements in research at WashU.
National Leaders
March 14, 2023
Imaging tech produces real-time 3D maps of uterine contractions during labor
Noninvasive technique could shed light on preterm birth.
News Release, Video
March 13, 2023
Podcast: International effort aims to help those at risk for serious psychiatric illness
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on efforts in St. Louis and Kenya to ID and treat young people at risk for schizophrenia and other serious conditions.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
March 10, 2023
A scientific grand slam
WashU Med researchers publish in NEJM, JAMA, Nature, Science – all in a week’s time.
Medical Campus & Community
March 10, 2023
Dahiya named to international brain tumor working committee
Expert on diagnostic and prognostic markers for brain tumors.
National Leaders
March 8, 2023
Discovery of T cells’ role in Alzheimer’s, related diseases, suggests new treatment strategy
Findings, in mice, open up drug development possibilities for brain diseases linked to tau protein.
News Release
March 8, 2023
Two-pronged immunotherapy eliminates metastatic breast cancer in mice
Suggests a new approach for treating breast cancers that have spread to bone.
News Release
March 7, 2023
Solnica-Krezel honored for contributions to developmental biology
Scientist to receive Conklin Medal for work in vertebrate embryonic development.
National Leaders
March 7, 2023
Long Covid patients more likely to have gastrointestinal problems, study finds
Source: New York Times
March 7, 2023
COVID-19 infections raise risk of long-term gastrointestinal problems
Addressing lingering GI issues critical part of post-infection care.
News Release
March 3, 2023
Adding antipsychotic med to antidepressant may help older adults with treatment-resistant depression
For some patients, 2 different medications better than antidepressant alone.
News Release
March 2, 2023
Mitreva elected to American Academy of Microbiology
Recognized for research in neglected tropical diseases, human microbiome.
National Leaders
March 2, 2023
Possible treatment strategy identified for bone marrow failure syndrome
Researchers working with pharma collaborations to develop better treatments.
News Release
February 28, 2023
‘Blood Money’: Inside the global business of selling plasma
Source: On Point - WBUR/NPR
February 27, 2023
How to recover from burnout
Source: U.S. News & World Report
February 26, 2023
Why aren’t doctors screening older Americans for anxiety?
Source: New York Times