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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 7, 2019
Buchowski named Lenke Distinguished Professor
Professorship in orthopedic surgery endowed by former Washington University spine surgeon.
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June 7, 2019
Powderly to lead Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences
Public health expert will direct the NIH-funded institute.
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June 7, 2019
Heartburn drugs again tied to fatal risks
Source: U.S. News & World Report
June 5, 2019
To fight TB infection, early protection is crucial
New approach may aid development of more effective vaccine.
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June 5, 2019
Biomarker predicts which pancreatic cysts may become cancerous
Cysts likely to become cancerous ID'd with 95 percent accuracy.
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June 4, 2019
Why are lawmakers inserting themselves into the doctor-patient relationship?
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 4, 2019
How to make your feet stop itching at night
Source: Men's Health
May 31, 2019
Cashen named Institutional Review Board chair
Oncologist to lead board that ensures ethical conduct in human studies.
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May 31, 2019
Obituary: Kelley Mullen, faculty practice senior director, 57
Nurse became beloved administrator for Washington University Physicians.
Obituaries
May 30, 2019
Heartburn drugs linked to fatal heart and kidney disease, stomach cancer
Death risk increases the longer such drugs are used.
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May 29, 2019
Immune cells determine how fast certain tumors grow
Study suggests new approaches to treating NF1 brain tumors.
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May 29, 2019
$9.5 million aimed at detecting autism earlier in childhood
Multicenter grant funds infant brain imaging at Washington University and other centers.
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May 28, 2019
Academy of Science-St. Louis honors faculty
Three School of Medicine researchers honored for their work as outstanding scientists.
Medical Campus & Community
May 24, 2019
Metcalfe gift supports study of adversity’s effects on children’s brains
Work will aid effort to understand role of nature versus nurture.
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May 23, 2019
Reimagining 4340 Duncan
Rehab of historic building will provide startup support, spaces in Cortex Innovation Community.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
May 23, 2019
Cancer treatment lessons from Hurricane Maria
Radiation oncologist discusses his colleagues’ struggles to treat patients after disaster.
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May 22, 2019
Proton therapy for cancer lowers risk of side effects
Cure rates just as high for proton therapy as standard radiation therapy.
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May 21, 2019
A blood test can predict dementia. Trouble is, there’s no cure
Source: Bloomberg
May 19, 2019
Commencement 2019
Gratitude, truth and perseverance: Washington University School of Medicine celebrates the Class of 2019.
Medical Campus & Community, Photo Gallery, Video
May 16, 2019
Blanchard appointed vice chair for education
Cosco named interim director of Internal Medicine Residency Program.
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May 15, 2019
Scott receives lifetime achievement award from laboratory medicine society
Recognized for training laboratory medicine professions, improving lab tests.
National Leaders
May 15, 2019
Medical student to give graduate student address
Q&A with Keane: Complementing surgery with sports, having four siblings at WashU, and more.
Profiles
May 15, 2019
Unending trauma: Addressing mental health needs of 1 million refugees
With scarce resources, Patel and Glowinski partner in Bangladesh.
Outlook Magazine
May 14, 2019
Creative workshops help kids relieve stress with art
Glowinski, artist Outlaw address mental health through artwork.
Medical Campus & Community
May 12, 2019
When to start worrying about a chronic itch
Source: Washington Post
May 10, 2019
Schwarz named vice chair for research in radiation oncology
Physician-scientist also treats patients with cervical cancer.
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May 10, 2019
‘I understand people feeling desperate’: MD candidate heads to ER
McCarron says roots prepared him for emergency medicine.
Class Acts
May 10, 2019
Avidan named head of anesthesiology
Also will become anesthesiologist-in-chief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
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May 9, 2019
Evangelicals take on artificial intelligence
Source: Wall Street Journal
May 9, 2019
Margenthaler named president-elect of breast surgery board
Has served on organization’s board since 2017.
National Leaders
May 9, 2019
Snapshot of chikungunya could lead to drugs, vaccines for viral arthritis
Researchers create detailed image of virus bound to protein found on cells in joints.
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May 6, 2019
Drug-resistant tuberculosis reversed in lab
New strategy may improve treatment for deadly infection.
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May 6, 2019
Perlmutter receives Spirit of Hope Award
Recognized for advocacy of basic research.
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May 3, 2019
Physical therapy association honors Earhart
Named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow, the group's highest honor.
National Leaders
May 3, 2019
Neuroscientists peer into the mind’s eye
Source: NPR Science Friday
May 2, 2019
Director of pediatric hematology and oncology division named
Jorge Di Paola noted for expertise in genetics of blood disorders .
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