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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 27, 2022
Synthetic data mimics real patient data, accurately models COVID-19 pandemic
National synthetic dataset boosts coronavirus research, helps prepare for future pandemics.
News Release
April 26, 2022
Podcast: As ‘Show Me the Science’ turns 2, we look back at 2 years of a pandemic
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on what was learned and what science got right and wrong about COVID-19.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
April 26, 2022
Brain scans may reveal a lot about mental illness, but not until studies get bigger
Source: NPR All Things Considered
April 25, 2022
AAMC honors Medical Public Affairs writers
Evangelou Strait, Bhandari, Sauerwein recognized for excellent writing.
National Leaders
April 21, 2022
Race of people given Alzheimer’s blood tests may affect interpretation of results
3 of 4 tests performed inconsistently across racial groups.
News Release
April 21, 2022
Calming overexcited neurons may protect brain after stroke
New data prompts reconsideration of decades-old theory about brain injury due to stroke.
News Release
April 19, 2022
Where’s Waldo?
Elusive character hides in the Neuroscience Research Building, delighting kids at nearby day care.
Medical Campus & Community
April 18, 2022
Aspiring physicians honor medical faculty, residents, staff
Ceremony spotlights Distinguished Service Teaching Awards.
Medical Campus & Community
April 18, 2022
McGill to receive award from diabetes organization
To receive American Diabetes Organization's Outstanding Physician Clinician in Diabetes Award.
National Leaders
April 14, 2022
Researchers honored as outstanding mentors
Stroud, Kravitz, Russell honored by Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
Medical Campus & Community
April 14, 2022
Risky driving behaviors increase as common sleep disorder worsens
Diagnosing, treating sleep apnea may make driving safer for older adults.
News Release
April 14, 2022
Bringing joy to the community safely
Infectious diseases experts help performing arts institutions navigate pandemic.
Medical Campus & Community
April 13, 2022
Gut bacterium supports growth in infants with severe acute malnutrition
Pilot study provides more evidence beneficial bacteria could help treat malnourished children.
News Release
April 13, 2022
3 doses of COVID-19 vaccine important for patients who undergo solid organ transplants
Extra mRNA vaccines provide added immunity.
News Release
April 12, 2022
Poverty, crime linked to differences in newborns’ brains
Pregnant mothers’ environments influence brain development before birth.
News Release
April 5, 2022
Gordon receives scientific innovator award
Gut microbiome pioneer honored for contributions to gastroenterology field.
News Release
April 1, 2022
Podcast: Long COVID-19 can affect every organ system in the body
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on serious problems those infected with COVID-19 can develop in the months following infection.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
March 29, 2022
Surgeon-scientist Olson named head of surgery
Recognized for expertise in endocrine tumor development.
News Release
March 24, 2022
COVID-19 infection linked to higher risk of neuropathy symptoms
Symptoms persisted for months after a positive test for COVID-19.
News Release
March 24, 2022
Serendipity unites physicians, researchers, families to fight rare genetic disease in kids
Groundbreaking cancer research helps shed light on recently identified syndrome.
News Release
March 22, 2022
‘Back together, celebrating Match Day’
Medical students learn their destinations for residency training.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
March 21, 2022
López, Stallings elected to American Academy of Microbiology
Recognized for research on respiratory viruses, TB.
National Leaders
March 21, 2022
The race for COVID-19 vaccines
A conversation with two scientists who took part in the global race to develop vaccines.
Outlook Magazine
March 18, 2022
New strategy reduces brain damage in Alzheimer’s and related disorders, in mice
Targeting inflammatory brain cell may be effective for brain diseases linked to tau protein.
News Release
March 17, 2022
In U.S., alcohol use disorder linked to 232 million missed workdays annually
Workplace absenteeism related to alcohol likely worsened during pandemic.
News Release
March 16, 2022
Brain-imaging studies hampered by small data sets, study finds
Source: New York Times
March 16, 2022
For accuracy, brain studies of complex behavior require thousands of people
Findings will encourage more data sharing, collaboration among researchers.
News Release
March 11, 2022
Leonard to lead pediatric otolaryngology division
Division cares for children with all types of ear, nose and throat conditions.
News Release
March 9, 2022
Could drugs prevent Alzheimer’s? These trials aim to find out
Source: Nature
March 9, 2022
Podcast: Success stories and challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' highlights a visit to Washington University by CDC director Rochelle Walensky, who discussed lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
March 9, 2022
Department of Pediatrics names 2 new vice chairs
Newland named vice chair of community health, strategic planning; Pruitt, vice chair of outpatient health.
News Release
March 9, 2022
NIH funding to medical school continues explosive expansion
School of Medicine researchers earn sixth consecutive year of growth in NIH grant awards.
Outlook Magazine
March 8, 2022
Kornfeld receives Roscoe O. Brady Award
Hematologist honored for lysosomal disease research.
National Leaders
March 7, 2022
Kim named inaugural Danforth WashU Physician Scientist Scholar
Neurosurgeon Albert H. Kim is nationally recognized expert on brain tumors.
News Release
March 7, 2022
Novel treatment makes pancreatic cancer susceptible to immunotherapy, mouse study shows
Washington University to lead national clinical trial investigating therapy.
News Release
March 4, 2022
CDC director discusses COVID-19 pandemic during Medical Campus visit
Walensky also spoke to group of women faculty, trainees .
Medical Campus & Community, Video