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January 20, 2025

Study identifies benefits, risks linked to popular weight-loss drugs

GLP-1 medications tied to decreased risk of dementia, addiction; increased risk of kidney, pancreas and gastrointestinal problems.

News Release

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
February 25, 2023
Obituary: William A. Peck, former medical school dean, 89
Expanded Medical Campus, led School of Medicine to new heights in 14 years as dean.
Obituaries
February 24, 2023
Obituary: Joseph L. Roti Roti, emeritus professor of radiation oncology, 79
Noted researcher was director of cancer biology division.
Obituaries
February 23, 2023
Obituary: Paul Berg, Nobel Prize-winning biochemist, 96
Genetic engineering pioneer was on School of Medicine faculty in 1950s.
Obituaries
February 21, 2023
Video: Gordon honored with Janssen Award for Biomedical Research
Gordon shares motivation for developing innovative gut microbiome-directed therapies for malnutrition.
Video
February 17, 2023
Depression in stroke survivors like John Fetterman is common, experts say
Source: NPR All Things Considered
February 16, 2023
WashU research spurs changes to global guidelines for feeding malnourished kids
Reformulation of therapeutic food boosts children’s brain development, IQ.
News Release
February 16, 2023
Cancer patients who don’t respond to immunotherapy lack crucial immune cells
Boosting such cells may help more patients benefit from immunotherapy.
News Release
February 16, 2023
Fauci to speak at WashU Medicine Commencement
Nation’s top infectious diseases expert for decades to address graduating medical students.
Medical Campus & Community, News Release
February 15, 2023
Do repeat COVID infections increase the risk of severe disease or Long COVID?
Source: Scientific American
February 14, 2023
Apte receives Bárány Prize
Award recognizes research, includes lecture to eye research society.
National Leaders
February 13, 2023
Researchers elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation
Baldridge, Cooper, DeBosch, Fields, Joynt Maddox, Rentschler, Sah, Wu honored.
Medical Campus & Community
February 13, 2023
Dy named Kappa Delta Young Investigator Award winner
Recognizes outstanding clinical research related to musculoskeletal disease.
National Leaders
February 9, 2023
Computer model IDs roles of individual genes in early embryonic development
May provide insight into birth defects, miscarriage, cancer.
News Release, Video
February 9, 2023
Needlemans commit $15 million to boost drug discovery
Gift from longtime WashU benefactors to advance promising drug targets into early clinical trials .
News Release
February 9, 2023
Disrupted flow of brain fluid may underlie neurodevelopmental disorders
New imaging technique reveals circulation patterns in developing brain.
News Release
February 7, 2023
WashU Medicine reaches new heights as it climbs to No. 3 in NIH research funding
Research flourishes despite the immense challenges of the pandemic .
Medical Campus & Community
February 6, 2023
Clark recognized for work on medical apprenticeships
Human resources manager honored by St. Louis Business Journal.
National Leaders
February 3, 2023
Walter named deputy chief information officer
Also named associate vice chancellor; will deliver information technology strategy.
News Release
February 2, 2023
Miller receives Rainwater Prize for Brain Research
Honored for work developing new kind of therapy for neurodegenerative diseases.
National Leaders
February 2, 2023
Pediatric primary care on the front lines of teen mental health crisis
Depression screenings, following up on mental health concerns have become important aspects of pediatric care.
Medical Campus & Community
January 31, 2023
Podcast: Recognizing, caring for dementia patients in the emergency department
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' looks at steps being taken to make it easier for people with dementia to navigate emergency room visits.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
January 31, 2023
Swamidass named AAAS fellow
Recognized for contributions to computational biology, outreach to faith communities.
News Release