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December 10, 2024

WashU Medicine reaches all-time high in NIH funding

NIH grants recognize the quality and significance of WashU Medicine research in enabling life-changing advances in medicine.

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May 21, 2022
What we know about long Covid so far
Source: New York Times
May 20, 2022
Heiden to receive award from cancer research group
Surgical resident recognized by American Society of Clinical Oncology.
National Leaders
May 20, 2022
Gutmann elected to Association of American Physicians
Recognized for advancing understanding of neurofibromatosis.
National Leaders
May 20, 2022
Pagliarini named Hugo F. and Ina C. Urbauer Professor
Recognized for work on mitochondria, powerhouses of the cell.
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May 19, 2022
Epilepsy drug stops nervous system tumor growth in mice
Hyperactive neurons drive tumor growth in NF1 cancer predisposition syndrome.
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May 18, 2022
As the virus evolves, COVID-19 reinfections are going to keep happening
Source: Time
May 17, 2022
Podcast: Pandemic fuels use of alcohol, opioids
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on how the pandemic has exacerbated problems related to drugs, alcohol.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
May 17, 2022
Protein linked to intellectual disability has complex role
Finding therapies for fragile X may depend on understanding the many ways protein’s loss affects brain.
News Release
May 16, 2022
Ruzycki receives career development award
Researcher receives funding support from Research to Prevent Blindness.
National Leaders
May 13, 2022
Too few people treated for opioid use get anti-overdose med
Source: HealthDay
May 12, 2022
Clinical and translational research receives $61 million grant support
Strong infrastructure allows for quick pivots to address COVID-19 pandemic, spur clinical innovation.
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May 11, 2022
Kass, Gordon receive Hellen Keller Prize for Vision Research
Scientists recognized for glaucoma research.
National Leaders
May 11, 2022
Smoking-cessation program that targets cancer patients effective
Siteman program widens reach, lowers costs of tobacco treatment.
News Release
May 10, 2022
Medication that lowers risk of overdose underused
Less than half of those eligible were given the proven medication; users of multiple substances received drug even less often.
News Release
May 9, 2022
Class Acts: Morgan Pfeiffer
Donating a kidney influences medical student’s career path — and so much more.
Class Acts, Medical Campus & Community
May 9, 2022
Lenze named head of Department of Psychiatry
Noted for expertise treating depression, anxiety and cognitive issues in older adults.
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May 4, 2022
Goldberg elected to National Academy of Sciences
Recognized for work as renowned molecular parasitologist.
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May 2, 2022
Cardiovascular inflammation, heart failure focus of $6 million grant
Immune system may be key to new therapies for cardiac diseases.
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May 2, 2022
How to avoid (and fix) a bum ankle
Source: New York Times
May 2, 2022
Recurrent UTIs linked to gut microbiome, chronic inflammation
Antibiotics may increase risk of further UTIs by disrupting microbiome.
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April 28, 2022
Neural pathway key to sensation of pleasant touch identified
Similar to itch, pleasant touch transmitted by specific neuropeptide and neural circuit.
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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.
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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.
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April 12, 2022
Poverty, crime linked to differences in newborns’ brains
Pregnant mothers’ environments influence brain development before birth.
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