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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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June 25, 2020
Podcast: Racism as a public health issue
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science' focuses on racial disparities in COVID-19, as well as protests aimed at systemic racism.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
June 25, 2020
Folding@home’s fight against COVID-19 enlists big tech, gamers, pro soccer
Over 4 million computers worldwide aiding coronavirus research.
News Release, Video
June 25, 2020
Neidorffs commit $5 million to honor distinguished clinicians
Gift to establish endowed professorships recognizing Robert C. Packman, John S. Daniels.
News Release
June 24, 2020
Ferguson receives award from blindness-prevention organization
Stein Innovation Award provides funding aimed at understanding visual system.
National Leaders
June 23, 2020
On the front lines: Intensive care physician Patrick Aguilar
Medical critical care director discusses preparing for the pandemic.
Video
June 22, 2020
Schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders focus of new clinic for teens, young adults
Clinic services provided free of charge.
News Release
June 20, 2020
Obituary: Momoko Oyama, medical school student, 24
Third-year med student had planned to become neonatologist.
Obituaries
June 18, 2020
Siteman Cancer Center earns highest federal rating
‘Exceptional’ research program recognized among best in U.S.
News Release
June 18, 2020
Stroke survival rates worse in rural areas, study says
Improved technologies for stroke care may leave rural areas behind.
News Release
June 18, 2020
COVID-19 antibody tests evaluated as diagnostic test in low-resource settings
Such antibody tests use finger-prick blood samples, deliver quick results .
News Release
June 18, 2020
A scientist’s pink cast leads to discovery about how the brain responds to disability
Source: NPR
June 16, 2020
Oral antibiotics work, shorten hospital stays for IV drug users with infections
Providing such patients oral meds reduces hospital readmissions.
News Release
June 16, 2020
Previously undetected brain pulses may help circuits survive disuse, injury
Research may lead to treatment advances for patients with immobilizing illness, injury.
News Release
June 12, 2020
Podcast: How do we safely navigate re-openings while coronavirus risks remain?
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on how best to fend off COVID-19 as restrictions are lifted.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
June 12, 2020
Scientists map how human retinal cells relay information to brain
Study may advance understanding of eye diseases involving retina.
News Release
June 11, 2020
Patients with COVID-19 donate specimens to advance research efforts
Biorepository project initiated early in pandemic to streamline coronavirus research efforts.
News Release
June 10, 2020
On the front lines: Kay Park
Medical student describes food delivery program she co-founded.
Video
June 10, 2020
COVID-19 mouse model will speed search for drugs, vaccines
Could aid efforts to study risk factors for severe illness, death.
News Release
June 9, 2020
Scientists generate early stem cells that form human placenta
Such cells aid efforts to understand miscarriage, preterm birth, other pregnancy complications.
News Release
June 8, 2020
Mokalled receives national early career award
Anatomy association recognizes research into spinal cord regeneration.
National Leaders
June 4, 2020
$3.7 million aimed at studying effect of manganese exposure on cognitive skills
Study of welders could shine light on early stages of Parkinson’s disease.
News Release
June 4, 2020
Wambach receives award from American Thoracic Society
Honored for achievements in pediatric respiratory medicine.
National Leaders
June 4, 2020
Medical students assist health departments in tracking COVID-19
Case investigation, contact tracing helps control coronavirus outbreaks.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
June 4, 2020
4 ways to help if your kid is depressed
Source: New York Times
June 2, 2020
Podcast: Addressing rumors, conspiracy theories related to coronavirus
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on social media, unfounded rumors and conspiracies.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
June 2, 2020
Antibiotic-destroying genes widespread in bacteria in soil and on people
Chemical compound restores tetracycline's effectiveness by blocking bacterial resistance.
News Release, Video
June 1, 2020
Experts warn large protests may ‘become breeding grounds’ for the coronavirus
Source: USA Today
May 29, 2020
#FitForTheFrontLine challenge supports front-line health-care workers
Fitness challenge unites nation's top medical centers to support, honor health-care heroes.
News Release
May 29, 2020
Burnham recognized by national microbiology society
Honored for research and leadership in clinical microbiology.
National Leaders
May 28, 2020
On the front lines: Jessica Gold
Psychiatrist discusses mental health during COVID-19 pandemic.
Video
May 26, 2020
$13.7 million to further adolescent brain development study
Grant from National Institute on Drug Abuse to extend landmark study.
News Release
May 26, 2020
Experts urge caution in interpreting COVID-19 antibody tests
False positive results are cause for concern.
News Release
May 23, 2020
From camping to dining out: Here’s how experts rate the risks of 14 summer activities
In the News
May 21, 2020
On the front lines: Jay Piccirillo
Otolaryngologist discusses COVID-19-related loss of smell, taste.
Video
May 21, 2020
$5 million supports research into neglected tropical diseases
Grants fund studies of parasitic infections affecting millions worldwide.
News Release
May 20, 2020
Celebrating the Class of 2020
Unconventional Commencement celebrations highlight resilience, leadership, creativity.
Medical Campus & Community, Video