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January 20, 2025

Study identifies benefits, risks linked to popular weight-loss drugs

GLP-1 medications tied to decreased risk of dementia, addiction; increased risk of kidney, pancreas and gastrointestinal problems.

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October 2, 2024
‘Milestone’ study suggests microbiome-boosting foods can treat severe malnutrition
In the News
October 2, 2024
Viruses found hiding in lungs’ immune cells long after initial illness
Lingering respiratory viruses set the stage for chronic lung disease, mouse study shows.
News Release
September 30, 2024
$12 million grant to research how vaccines induce lasting immunity
In the News
September 26, 2024
$12 million grant aimed at probing how vaccines induce lasting immunity
Study may inform design of next-generation COVID-19, flu vaccines.
News Release
September 26, 2024
Nickolas to lead Division of Bone and Mineral Diseases
Physician-scientist specializes in treating kidney disorders, studying how they affect bone health.
News Release
September 25, 2024
Interested in acupuncture? This is what St. Louis experts say you should know
In the News
September 24, 2024
Garcia named Fellow of American Chemical Society
Honored for leadership in mass spectrometry, proteomics, diversity in the sciences.
National Leaders
September 23, 2024
Ross honored by Association of American Medical Colleges
Nephrologist, public health epidemiologist recognized for diversifying health care.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders
September 23, 2024
Gordon receives Nierenberg Prize
Honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to science in the public interest.
News Release
September 23, 2024
What Repeat COVID Infections Do to Your Body, According to Science
In the News
September 23, 2024
WashU research funding exceeds $1 billion for first time
External dollars solve major challenges, spark local job growth, development.
News Release
September 19, 2024
WashU Medicine to offer reproductive sciences master’s program
Human reproductive health focus of new training opportunity.
Medical Campus & Community
September 18, 2024
Obituary: T.S. Park, professor of neurosurgery, 77
Celebrated neurosurgeon pioneered technique that restored movement for children with cerebral palsy.
Obituaries
September 18, 2024
Cooper named fellow of American Society for Cell Biology
Biochemist regarded for characterizing key processes involved in cell movement.
National Leaders
September 16, 2024
WashU Medicine leads 2 major pandemic preparedness research projects
Two grants totaling $30 million a year for 3 years support efforts to design vaccines, drugs for understudied virus families.
News Release
September 12, 2024
New home for world-class cancer care opens on Medical Campus
9-story Siteman Cancer Center building designed for patient comfort, convenience.
Medical Campus & Community, News Release
September 12, 2024
Huang named head of pathology & immunology
Physician-scientist renowned for expertise in human brain development, degeneration.
News Release
September 10, 2024
Wall installed as Jacqueline N. Baker and W. Randolph Baker Professor
Nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon a leader in hand, upper-extremity surgeries.
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September 10, 2024
Siteman to welcome first patients in new building dedicated exclusively to cancer care
Patients inspired design of state-of-the-art building on Washington University Medical Campus.
News Release
September 5, 2024
Pollina named Rita Allen Foundation Scholar
Developmental biologist receives grant for early-career scientists to support her research on aging, longevity.
National Leaders
September 4, 2024
Adding anti-clotting drugs to stroke care ineffective, clinical trial finds
Medications thought to show promise did not improve patients’ outcomes.
News Release
September 4, 2024
Novel immunotherapy improves recovery from spinal cord injury
Mouse study shows engineered immune cell therapy protects damaged neurons.
News Release
August 27, 2024
Groves named head of developmental biology
Noted for expertise in inner ear development, hearing loss research.
News Release
August 23, 2024
Multiple sclerosis appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease
Findings could point to new strategies to treat Alzheimer’s.
News Release
August 20, 2024
Cooper named inaugural French professor
Physician-scientist specializes in rare genetic immune disorders.
News Release
August 16, 2024
Stopping Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Appear
In the News
August 15, 2024
Zebrafish use surprising strategy to regrow spinal cord
Detailed blueprint of nerve cells’ dramatic changes could help identify ways to heal spinal cord damage.
News Release
August 14, 2024
Obituary: Anjali Bhorade, associate professor of ophthalmology, 51
Physician-scientist was highly regarded for research, compassionate patient care.
Obituaries
August 9, 2024
Mahajan named Urologic Surgery Research Professor
Pioneering scientist has developed new approaches to understanding, treating prostate cancer.
News Release
August 8, 2024
Robinson, Schwarz recognized by radiation oncology society
Acknowledged for contributions to field.
National Leaders
August 6, 2024
Drug bypasses suppressive immune cells to unleash immunotherapy
Mouse study addresses problem of immune system self-sabotaging cancer treatments.
News Release
August 2, 2024
Potential drug effective against flesh-eating bacteria
Could combat serious antibiotic-resistant infections, mouse study indicates .
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August 1, 2024
Aging-related genomic culprit found in Alzheimer’s disease
With new technique, patient-derived neurons accurately model late-onset Alzheimer’s, point to potential treatments.
News Release
July 31, 2024
Nasal COVID-19 vaccine halts transmission
Study in hamsters indicates vaccines targeting nose, mouth may be key to controlling spread of respiratory infections.
News Release
July 30, 2024
Accuracy of diagnostic blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease varies
Head-to-head comparison of 6 tests reveals which ones could replace spinal taps, brain scans.
News Release
July 26, 2024
25 Washington University members selected for medical honor society
Faculty, alumni, trainees join this year’s class of Alpha Omega Alpha.
National Leaders