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October 23, 2024

White Coat Ceremony marks beginning of medical training

124 students receive white coats, recite class oath.

Medical Campus & Community

January 23, 2020
‘Jumping genes’ help stabilize DNA folding patterns
Long 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 shows
Such diets lead to weight loss but could increase heart attack risk.
News Release
January 17, 2020
Walter named Edward P. Evans Endowed Professor
Oncologist honored for research, patient care in myelodysplastic syndromes.
News Release
January 16, 2020
$29 million for new phase of international Alzheimer’s study
Research 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 patients
Heart problems, graft-versus-host disease are concerns.
News Release
January 13, 2020
Klingensmith named a vice president of American Board of Surgery
Surgeon has served in several roles for the organization.
National Leaders
January 13, 2020
Khabele named head of obstetrics and gynecology
Known as outstanding physician-scientist in gynecologic oncology.
News Release
January 13, 2020
Investigational drugs block bone loss in mice receiving chemotherapy
Culprit identified in bone loss from cancer therapy.
News Release
January 7, 2020
Obituary: Taevin Symone Lewis, occupational therapy graduate, 26
Was first to enroll in program linking Harris-Stowe State University and Washington University.
Obituaries
January 6, 2020
Fitzpatrick elected to microscopy society governing council
Noted for his expertise in cellular imaging, 3D microscopy.
National Leaders
January 6, 2020
Miller receives international innovation prize
Recognized for developing experimental treatment for ALS.
National Leaders
January 3, 2020
Food for thought
Understanding obesity by examining nutrition and metabolism.
Outlook Magazine
December 26, 2019
Proton therapy as effective as standard radiation with fewer side effects
Lower 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 medicine
A look back on some of the outstanding contributions in health and medicine in 2019.
Outlook Magazine, Video
December 18, 2019
Scientists find way to supercharge protein production
Discovery promises to aid production of protein-based drugs, vaccines, other biomaterials.
News Release
December 17, 2019
White named chair in palliative medicine and supportive care
Becomes inaugural holder of Stokes Family Endowed Chair.
News Release
December 17, 2019
Hogan elected officer of American Epilepsy Society
Expert on neuroimaging, pharmacological treatment of epilepsy.
National Leaders
December 16, 2019
Asthma severity linked to microbiome of upper airway
Study raises question of whether altering bacteria in the airway could help asthma patients.
News Release
December 14, 2019
Collective power
Through a crowdsourced network, Greg Bowman seeks cures for diseases — including his own.
Outlook Magazine
December 12, 2019
Restoring arm, hand function after spinal cord injury focus of clinical trial
Participants sought for innovative spinal cord-injury surgery.
News Release
December 12, 2019
Two School of Medicine students named to Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30’ lists
Erica Barnell, Derek Platt recognized for accomplishments in health care, science.
Medical Campus & Community
December 12, 2019
Depression, anxiety may hinder healing in young patients with hip pain
Pre-operative depression, anxiety linked to worse postsurgical outcomes.
News Release
December 11, 2019
Zipfel named Dacey Distinguished Professor of Neurological Surgery
Professorship honors former neurosurgery head.
News Release
December 11, 2019
Questioning ‘the newer the better’ for blood transfusions
Source: New York Times
December 10, 2019
In transfusions for children, fresh and older blood are equally effective
Large, global study may change hospital transfusion practices.
News Release
December 10, 2019
Washington People: James DuBois
Bioethics expert tackles big questions, fosters human side of science.
Washington People
December 10, 2019
Why doesn’t deep-brain stimulation work for everyone?
Personalized brain maps could improve treatment for Parkinson's disease, other neurological conditions.
News Release
December 5, 2019
Trauma surgeon races to heal gun violence in the OR and neighborhood
Source: NPR/Kaiser Health News
December 5, 2019
Families with long, healthy life spans focus of $68 million grant
Long life study explores genetics of extreme longevity.
News Release
December 3, 2019
Halting opioid abuse aim of several grants from NIH, CDC
Dozens of grants awarded nationwide in search of answers to addiction, deaths.
News Release
November 26, 2019
Drug-resistant staph can spread easily in household environments
Research reinforces need for frequent hand washing.
News Release
November 25, 2019
Gut microbes alter characteristics of norovirus infection
Findings, in mice, could guide research into future therapies.
News Release
November 22, 2019
Brain imaging of babies with Down syndrome focus of $11.5 million grant
School of Medicine leading multicenter study aimed at understanding brain development in babies with the condition.
News Release
November 21, 2019
Scientists unravel mysteries of cells’ whiplike extensions
Describing the structure of cilia opens doors to understanding range of diseases.
News Release
November 20, 2019
AI helps identify gene, environment networks that shape personality
Personality genes strongly linked to learning, memory.
News Release