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.News Release February 25, 2020 Mother’s death sets twin scientists on journey to find precision cancer therapiesDatabase matches drugs to specific cancer mutations.Outlook Magazine February 25, 2020 Washington People: Kathy KniepmannInquisitive, compassionate occupational therapy associate professor inspires prospective, current students.Washington People February 24, 2020 Achilefu named to biomedical engineering advisory councilWill advise leadership of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.National Leaders February 24, 2020 Diabetes in mice cured rapidly using human stem cell strategyNew technique efficiently converts human stem cells into insulin-producing cells.News Release February 18, 2020 Why Zika virus caused most harmful brain damage to Brazilian newbornsFindings help explain why microcephaly cases less common in other Zika outbreaks.News Release February 17, 2020 Whelan named LGBTQ+ scientist of the yearVirologist recognized for work on emerging infectious diseases.National Leaders February 14, 2020 Hematology society recognizes four School of Medicine researchersASH Scholar Awards support fellows to junior faculty in hematology.National Leaders February 13, 2020 Fight against endometrial cancer boosted with new molecular road mapDetailed analysis reveals new drug targets.News Release February 12, 2020 Morris awarded Sloan Research FellowshipDevelopmental biologist recognized for promising early-career research.National Leaders February 12, 2020 Collaboration with SLU leads to purchase of $5 million microscopeWill allow shared access to imaging center, enhance biomedical research.News Release February 10, 2020 Drugs fail to slow decline in inherited Alzheimer’s diseaseSource: Associated Press February 10, 2020 Investigational drugs didn’t slow memory loss, cognitive decline in rare, inherited Alzheimer’s, initial analysis indicatesTop-line data reported from international trial.News Release February 8, 2020 ‘Where We’re Heading’At his inauguration, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin outlined his vision for the future.Medical Campus & Community February 7, 2020 Teaching support ramps up in advance of new curriculumThe new Academy of Educators is building a community of physician and science educators.Outlook Magazine February 6, 2020 Looking toward Day of Dialogue & ActionA Q&A with keynote speaker Aisha Sultan, award-winning columnist, filmmaker and podcaster.Medical Campus & Community February 6, 2020 Abu-Amer named J. Albert Key ProfessorProfessorship endows research into causes of inflammation and related skeletal problems.News Release February 5, 2020 Breast cancer prevention trial underwayOsteoporosis drug investigated in premenopausal women to see if it reduces breast density.News Release February 5, 2020 Gene ID’d as potential therapeutic target for dementia in Parkinson’sTargeting gene linked to Alzheimer’s may reduce dementia risk in Parkinson’s.News Release February 3, 2020 Noise-induced hearing loss blocked with drug compoundSignals that cause damage blocked in mice.News Release January 29, 2020 Immune responses to tuberculosis mapped across 3 speciesDetailed genetic road map will guide research into TB treatments, vaccines.News Release January 28, 2020 1 in 4 kids who get antibiotics in children’s hospitals are prescribed the drugs incorrectlyOveruse contributes to dangerous drug-resistant bacteria.News Release January 23, 2020 ‘Jumping genes’ help stabilize DNA folding patternsLong understood as source of novel genetic traits, jumping genes also provide genomic stability.News Release January 23, 2020 High-protein diets boost artery-clogging plaque, mouse study showsSuch diets lead to weight loss but could increase heart attack risk.News Release January 17, 2020 Walter named Edward P. Evans Endowed ProfessorOncologist honored for research, patient care in myelodysplastic syndromes.News Release January 16, 2020 $29 million for new phase of international Alzheimer’s studyResearch focuses on precisely how the disease develops in the brain.News Release January 15, 2020 Mutations in donors’ stem cells may cause problems for cancer patientsHeart problems, graft-versus-host disease are concerns.News Release January 13, 2020 Klingensmith named a vice president of American Board of SurgerySurgeon has served in several roles for the organization.National Leaders January 13, 2020 Khabele named head of obstetrics and gynecologyKnown as outstanding physician-scientist in gynecologic oncology.News Release January 13, 2020 Investigational drugs block bone loss in mice receiving chemotherapyCulprit identified in bone loss from cancer therapy.News Release January 7, 2020 Obituary: Taevin Symone Lewis, occupational therapy graduate, 26Was first to enroll in program linking Harris-Stowe State University and Washington University.Obituaries January 6, 2020 Fitzpatrick elected to microscopy society governing councilNoted for his expertise in cellular imaging, 3D microscopy.National Leaders January 6, 2020 Miller receives international innovation prizeRecognized for developing experimental treatment for ALS.National Leaders January 3, 2020 Food for thoughtUnderstanding obesity by examining nutrition and metabolism.Outlook Magazine December 26, 2019 Proton therapy as effective as standard radiation with fewer side effectsLower hospitalization rates following proton therapy could offset its higher upfront cost compared with standard radiation therapy.News Release December 24, 2019 Why isn’t there a vaccine for staph?New approach points to untapped immune cells, early immunization.News Release December 21, 2019 From the office of the Dean: Advancing medicineA look back on some of the outstanding contributions in health and medicine in 2019.Outlook Magazine, Video Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 … 36 37 38 39 40 … 116 Next ›
