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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

December 11, 2020
Infectious diseases organization honors 5 faculty
Barrette, Henderson, Hunstad, Liang, Reno named fellows of Infectious Diseases Society of America.
National Leaders
December 10, 2020
Combo of blood tests could offer more accurate Alzheimer’s diagnostics, researchers say
Source: Fox News
December 9, 2020
Podcast: COVID-19 vaccines around the corner
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' reports on progress toward a vaccine and how to stay safe before vaccines become widely available.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
December 9, 2020
Toxin provides clues to long-term effects of diarrhea caused by E. coli
Bacteria change surface of human intestine to benefit themselves.
News Release
December 8, 2020
Monitoring labor in pregnancy aim of grant to develop imaging technology
Researchers receive funding from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help develop low-cost, bedside equipment for people in underserved regions.
News Release
December 8, 2020
Bateman, Diamond, Hultgren named to National Academy of Inventors
School of Medicine scientists honored for innovation.
News Release
December 7, 2020
Novel form of Alzheimer’s protein found in spinal fluid indicates stage of the disease
Discovery could lead to better diagnostics, speed efforts to find treatment.
News Release
December 3, 2020
Washington University to offer genetic counseling master’s program
Training program for genetic counselors will help meet demand for such professionals.
News Release
December 3, 2020
Construction progresses on neuroscience research building
Project will be the largest in School of Medicine’s history.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
December 2, 2020
Fitzpatrick named a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Imaging Scientist
Award supports developing imaging methods, enhancing training at School of Medicine.
National Leaders
December 1, 2020
Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified
In mouse study, loss of molecule contributes to disease while surplus reduces symptoms.
News Release
November 30, 2020
First blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s goes on sale
Source: Associated Press
November 24, 2020
Can you repeat that? Hearing trouble more obvious with masks
Source: Associated Press
November 24, 2020
AAAS names 7 Washington University faculty as 2020 fellows
Four of the newly named fellows are School of Medicine faculty.
Medical Campus & Community
November 24, 2020
ICU doctor warns ‘this is what you’ll see at the end of your life’ if COVID precautions aren’t taken
Source: CNN
November 24, 2020
Severe scoliosis in African Americans focus of $3.2 million grant
Study examines genetic risk factors associated with spinal curvature.
News Release
November 23, 2020
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine up to 90% effective and easily transportable, company says
Source: Washington Post
November 19, 2020
Young people with disabilities focus of COVID-19 testing grant
$5 million grant to fund saliva tests for students, teachers, staff in schools operated by Special School District of St. Louis County.
News Release
November 19, 2020
Chaudhuri receives V Scholar Award
Will fund patient-focused cancer research.
National Leaders
November 19, 2020
Clinical trial to evaluate sepsis treatment in children
Trial will enroll patients with life-threatening condition.
News Release
November 18, 2020
Luby honored for advancing understanding of brain, behavior disorders
Awarded Ruane Prize for Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Research.
National Leaders
November 18, 2020
Lethal brain infections in mice thwarted by decoy molecule
Discovery of receptor, generation of decoy could help contain outbreaks of Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus.
News Release
November 17, 2020
Podcast: Preparing for winter and the holidays under the shadow of COVID-19
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' reports on how to try to stay safe during the holiday season as COVID-19 cases spike around the country.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
November 16, 2020
Moderna Covid vaccine shows nearly 95% protection
Source: BBC
November 16, 2020
Scientists discover a link between lack of deep sleep and Alzheimer’s disease
Source: NPR/All Things Considered
November 13, 2020
Obituary: Karen Seibert, executive director of pharmacology center, 61
Respected researcher, leader, pharmacology expert held several positions over her career.
Obituaries
November 13, 2020
Study: Respiratory failure in COVID-19 usually not driven by cytokine storm
Findings indicate anti-inflammatory drugs likely to benefit only a fraction of people with severe disease.
News Release
November 12, 2020
Teens in Covid isolation: ‘I felt like I was suffocating’
Source: New York Times
November 12, 2020
When will Covid be defeated? You’ll need patience: Coronavirus Q&A
Source: Bloomberg
November 12, 2020
Washington University scholars ruminate on race, COVID-19 and police brutality
School of Medicine's Will Ross examines racial inequities in medical treatment that have long tarnished American history.
Medical Campus & Community
November 12, 2020
Fluvoxamine may prevent serious illness in COVID-19 patients
Antidepressant drug repurposed for patients with coronavirus infection.
News Release
November 10, 2020
Can a nose-full of chicken antibodies ward off coronavirus infections?
Source: Science
November 10, 2020
Developmental disabilities heighten risk of Covid death
Source: New York Times
November 10, 2020
Making cancer cells more susceptible to dying
Findings could aid anti-tumor drug development.
News Release
November 9, 2020
Pfizer vaccine results leave questions about safety, longevity
Source: Bloomberg
November 9, 2020
Gutmann receives Neuro-oncology Scientific Award
Recognized for study of pediatric brain tumors.
National Leaders