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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

October 4, 2022
WashU COVID-19 nasal vaccine technology licensed to Ocugen
Aim is for commercialization in U.S., Europe, Japan.
Medical Campus & Community
September 30, 2022
Half of adults have heard little or nothing about new Covid boosters, survey finds
Source: New York Times
September 30, 2022
Risk of Alzheimer’s dementia may be predicted with help of new tool
Demographic data, imaging results, biomarkers of study participants help determine risk.
News Release
September 29, 2022
Five big questions about the new Alzheimer’s treatment
Source: Science
September 22, 2022
School of Medicine joins major NIH brain mapping effort
Will aid understanding of how the brain works in good health and disease .
News Release
September 22, 2022
COVID-19 infections increase risk of long-term brain problems
Strokes, seizures, memory and movement disorders among problems that develop in first year after infection.
News Release
September 21, 2022
Investigational drug for genetic form of ALS improves disease’s molecular signs
Extended use of tofersen may help stabilize muscle strength, control.
News Release
September 21, 2022
‘Paving the way for that next generation’
Source: St. Louis American
September 20, 2022
Infectious diseases organization honors 3 WashU physicians
George, Mattar, Pande elected fellows.
National Leaders
September 20, 2022
Siteman, University of Missouri to collaborate on cancer research, with aim to improve care
Collaboration also will extend efforts toward cancer prevention, education throughout Missouri.
News Release
September 20, 2022
Do your genes explain why cannabis works for you?
Source: Riverfront Times
September 16, 2022
Parker-Oliver named to chair in palliative medicine and supportive care
Kodner chair created with gift from Anne and John McDonnell.
News Release
September 15, 2022
Schreiber honored for cancer immunotherapy research
Immunologist recognized as pioneer in the field.
National Leaders
September 15, 2022
Gordon honored by National Academy of Medicine
Gut microbiome pioneer to be recognized with newly established award.
News Release
September 15, 2022
Washington University Orthopedics teams up with St. Louis CITY Soccer Club
WashU Ortho named team physicians; BJC HealthCare, medical services provider.
Medical Campus & Community
September 13, 2022
With early Alzheimer’s in the family, these sisters decided to test for the gene
Source: NPR Morning Edition
September 13, 2022
Medical Campus welcomes Entering Class of 2022
124 students will train to become ‘extraordinary doctors and scientists’.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
September 13, 2022
School of Medicine joins NIH initiative to expand use of AI in biomedical research
Project to develop framework for using AI to diagnose disease based on sound of patients’ voices.
News Release
September 12, 2022
How to avoid hurting yourself at the gym
Source: New York Times
September 7, 2022
Nasal COVID-19 vaccine approved in India based on Washington University technology
Inhaled vaccine may reduce infection, transmission.
News Release
September 2, 2022
Low testosterone may increase risk of COVID-19 hospitalization for men
Boosting testosterone in men with low levels may reduce serious illness.
News Release
September 1, 2022
Rogers selected as scholar in emerging leadership program
Group addresses topics shaping future of medicine .
National Leaders
September 1, 2022
Simple blood test may predict neurotoxic complications of CAR-T cell therapy
Identifying high-risk patients could improve cancer care.
News Release
August 31, 2022
Drug combo therapy in mice blocks drug resistance, halts tumor growth
May lead to better treatments for deadliest form of lung cancer.
News Release
August 30, 2022
Lang receives NIH MERIT award
Award will support Lang’s work using wearable motion sensors in stroke rehabilitation.
National Leaders
August 30, 2022
Podcast: What if it’s not COVID-19?
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' details the case of a patient with a mysterious illness first thought to be COVID-19.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
August 30, 2022
WashU Medicine, BJC HealthCare partner with new company to accelerate lifesaving research
CuriMeta aims to enable data-driven innovation for the benefit of patients.
News Release
August 24, 2022
Diversity, equity, inclusion a pillar of Neuroscience Research Building
‘We are all doing important work’.
Medical Campus & Community
August 24, 2022
Study points to new approach to clearing toxic waste from brain
Could aid efforts to find treatments for Alzheimer’s, other diseases.
News Release
August 24, 2022
How can I tell if I’m depressed or burned out?
Source: New York Times
August 23, 2022
Puram honored for research on head and neck cancer
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation recognizes work on cancer immunotherapy.
National Leaders
August 22, 2022
Study offers insights into how pancreatic cancer develops
Atlas of pancreas tumors reveals important new findings in treatment resistance, possible new therapies.
News Release
August 19, 2022
This is the optimal time to take melatonin before bed, according to a neurologist who specializes in sleep medicine
Source: CNBC
August 18, 2022
Atkinson receives faculty achievement award
Atkinson, Adia Harvey Wingfield chosen for faculty honors.
Medical Campus & Community
August 12, 2022
Sweitzer named vice chair of clinical research in medicine
Will serve as director of clinical research in cardiology.
Medical Campus & Community
August 10, 2022
Rogers named director of child psychiatry division
Recognized for work on brain development in premature babies.
News Release