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December 22, 2025

New ALS drug stabilizes decline with improved strength, mobility for some

Long-term use of tofersen slows ALS disease progression in people with a genetic subtype, provides hope for treating other forms of ALS.

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October 29, 2025
Discovery of viral entry routes into cells points to future prevention, treatment strategies
Decoy molecules to newly identified receptors prevent deadly viral infections in mice.
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October 29, 2025
TIME Magazine names therapeutic microbiome-directed food a Best Invention of 2025
WashU Medicine co-developed food to nurture healthy gut microbes in malnourished children.
National Leaders
October 27, 2025
WashU Medicine elevates Aagaard, Zehnder to expanded education leadership roles
Promotions reflect leadership in advancing medical education amid rapid change and new technologies.
Medical Campus & Community
October 23, 2025
Alzheimer’s disrupts circadian rhythms of plaque-clearing brain cells
Mouse study shows how disease reprograms genes in specialized cells involved in amyloid removal.
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October 21, 2025
As Pickleball Continues to Gain Players, Injuries Are Increasing
Source: JAMA News
October 21, 2025
Woodard elected to National Academy of Medicine
Head of radiology recognized for leadership in radiology and advancing cardiac imaging techniques.
National Leaders, News Release
October 16, 2025
Social conflict among strongest predictors of teen mental health concerns
New research shows family fights, peer bullying outweigh other risk factors for depression, more.
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October 15, 2025
Puram named head of otolaryngology
Leading physician-scientist and head and neck cancer specialist also revered as a mentor .
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October 15, 2025
Klinman recognized as outstanding early-career scientist
Neurologist specializing in movement disorders and neurodegeneration named 2025 STAT Wunderkind.
National Leaders
October 14, 2025
Eberlein named president-elect of American College of Surgeons
Siteman Cancer Center director served as chair of the ACS Board of Regents.
National Leaders
October 14, 2025
He carries the Alzheimer’s gene but never got the disease — scientists want to know why
Source: Fox News
October 13, 2025
Breast cancer startup founded by WashU Medicine researchers acquired by Lunit
Prognosia’s AI-based imaging tech could improve prevention, early detection of breast cancer.
News Release
October 13, 2025
Dehdashti honored by radiological society for outstanding research
Award recognizes her significant contributions to cancer imaging.
National Leaders
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.
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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.
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October 8, 2025
WashU researchers honored with NIH Director’s Awards
Three investigators recognized by high-risk, high-reward research program.
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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.
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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.
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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