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November 24, 2025

WashU Medicine’s head student coach

Physician, educator Amjad Musleh mentors aspiring physicians in compassionate care.

Medical Campus & Community, Profiles

October 13, 2025
WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children’s Hospital team performs first pediatric “domino” partial heart transplant in Midwest
The St. Louis Children's Hospital, WashU Medicine Heart Center has become one of only eight programs in the nation to perform this rare, lifesaving procedure.
News Release
October 13, 2025
Smyser named director of the Division of Pediatric & Developmental Neurology
Pediatric neurologist is a national leader in neuroimaging, infant brain development.
Medical Campus & Community
October 10, 2025
The Best Inventions of 2025 – MDCF-2: A vital malnutrition supplement
Source: Time Magazine
October 9, 2025
WashU Medicine’s fellow-to-faculty programs nurture growth of talented early-career scientists
Devoted mentors, immense tech resources fast-track scientific independence.
Medical Campus & Community
October 9, 2025
WashU Medicine works to integrate AI into MD curriculum
Focus on using AI responsibly as a tool to enhance patient care.
Medical Campus & Community
October 9, 2025
It’s never too late for those with cancer to quit smoking
Smoking cessation program developed by WashU Medicine researchers at Siteman Cancer Center is more effective at prolonging life than some chemotherapies.
News Release
October 8, 2025
WashU researchers honored with NIH Director’s Awards
Three investigators recognized by high-risk, high-reward research program.
News Release
October 7, 2025
A promise to future patients
In rite of passage, first-year medical students receive their white coats and, together, recite a shared oath.
Medical Campus & Community, School of Medicine, Video
October 7, 2025
He Was Expected to Get Alzheimer’s 25 Years Ago. Why Hasn’t He?
Source: The New York Times
October 7, 2025
Researchers find key to stopping deadly infection
Disabling a critical cellular pathway reveals potential treatment for rotavirus and some other infections.
News Release
October 1, 2025
Body’s garbage-collecting cells protect insulin production in pancreas
Mouse study could pave way for new therapies for Type 1 diabetes.
News Release
October 1, 2025
What Are Senescent Cells?
Source: The Scientist
October 1, 2025
WashU Medicine launches program to grow the next generation of leaders in health care
Source: St. Louis Magazine
September 30, 2025
Kim and Tim Eberlein receive Harris Award
Kim and Tim Eberlein, MD, recently were honored with the 2025 Jane and Whitney Harris St. Louis Community Service Award.
Medical Campus & Community
September 23, 2025
Toxins, tech and tumors: Is modern life fueling the rise of cancer in millennials?
Source: The Washington Post
September 23, 2025
Want to Know Your Future Breast-Cancer Risk? Just Ask AI
Source: The Wall Street Journal
September 23, 2025
$5 million funds innovation of more-potent opioid overdose antidote
NIH funding aims to accelerate drug development timeline for enhanced version of naloxone.
News Release
September 18, 2025
Barnes-Jewish Hospital unveils state-of-the-art patient care tower
The new 16-story BJC facility reflects the latest major investment by BJC and WashU Medicine to increase access to highly specialized clinical care and improve patient experience.
News Release
September 17, 2025
Novel way to ‘rev up’ brown fat burns calories, limits obesity in mice
Scientists identify alternate way cells produce heat that appears to improve metabolic health.
News Release
September 16, 2025
$4.87 million grant supports development of sepsis diagnostic device
Fast, precise tool could offer personalized critical care to ICU patients, military personnel.
News Release
September 12, 2025
‘Kissing bug’ disease has been found in Missouri. Scientists want the U.S. to take it seriously
Source: St. Louis Public Radio
September 11, 2025
Innovative approach helps new mothers get hepatitis C treatment
‘Meds to Beds’ model dramatically improves cure rates among postpartum women, study finds.
News Release
September 10, 2025
AI-generated medical data can sidestep usual ethics review, universities say
Source: Nature
September 9, 2025
Microbiome instability linked to poor growth in kids
Study may pave path to diagnose, treat malnutrition.
News Release
September 5, 2025
Kelly to lead Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Ultrasound
Clinician specializes in the care of women with opiate use disorders.
Medical Campus & Community
September 3, 2025
Habits to Remain Injury-Free, According to Physical Therapists
Source: The New York Times
September 2, 2025
Colon cancer is rising in people under 50. Does lifestyle have anything to do with it?
Source: USA Today
September 2, 2025
Pollina named Vallee Foundation Scholar
Developmental biologist receives grant supporting bold, innovative biomedical research.
National Leaders
September 1, 2025
Study sheds light on how pediatric brain tumors grow
Blocking a chemical messenger in the brain that helps tumor cells multiply could offer new route to treatment.
News Release
August 28, 2025
Cells ‘vomit’ waste to promote healing, mouse study reveals
Newly discovered purging process in gastric cells hints at how injury recovery can go wrong.
News Release
August 25, 2025
Thaker to lead Division of Gynecologic Oncology
Accomplished clinician has been recognized for landmark research on ovarian cancer progression.
Medical Campus & Community
August 22, 2025
Research explores genetics underlying immune system disorders
$12 million grant from NIH supports effort to understand, diagnose immune deficiencies.
News Release
August 22, 2025
Obituary: Stuart A. Kornfeld, professor emeritus of medicine, 88
Renowned hematologist pioneered field of glycobiology, made significant contributions to physician-scientist training.
Obituaries
August 21, 2025
Genetic study suggests ways to catch blood cancer earlier
New understanding of how mutations interact could pave way for early detection, prevention strategies.
News Release
August 20, 2025
WashU AI breast cancer risk detection software scores major FDA designation
Source: St. Louis Public Radio
August 20, 2025
Does Diet or Exercise Drive Obesity? New Research Weighs In
Source: Health