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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, 2018
People who act out dreams needed for study
Phenomenon linked to Parkinson’s, dementia, other serious neurodegenerative diseases.
News Release
December 11, 2018
How can you tell if therapy is actually working?
Source: Self Magazine
December 10, 2018
Regrowing damaged nerves hinges on shutting down key genes
Injured neurons temporarily revert to immature state.
News Release
December 10, 2018
Research gaps leave doctors guessing about treatments for pregnant women
Source: NPR
December 7, 2018
University receives new grant to fund Amgen Scholars Program
Undergraduate research experience supports science education and innovation.
News Release
December 7, 2018
$6.3 million for center to develop new tracers for PET scans
Could improve early diagnosis, precision medicine for cancer, atherosclerosis, other diseases.
News Release
December 5, 2018
Alzheimer’s researchers receive Chan Zuckerberg Initiative funding
Research aims to show how immune system may drive neurodegenerative diseases.
News Release
December 5, 2018
Scientists design way to track steps of cells’ development
New tool has potential to boost regenerative medicine, cancer research.
News Release
December 4, 2018
Washington People: Tracy Spitznagle
Physical therapist has evolved into an advocate for women who have had difficult births.
Profiles, Washington People
December 4, 2018
Philips named co-director of infectious diseases division
Known for her work in tuberculosis.
News Release
December 3, 2018
Kids with concussions can phase in exercise, screen time sooner than before
Source: NPR
November 30, 2018
Sadler honored by American Society of Hematology, colleagues
Physician, scientist, mentor honored for dedication to field, others.
Medical Campus & Community
November 30, 2018
Rates of chronic kidney disease, deaths outpace other diseases
Condition causing increased suffering, death in younger adults.
News Release
November 29, 2018
$20 million gift boosts multiple myeloma research
Donation establishes Paula C. and Rodger O. Riney Blood Cancer Research Initiative Fund.
News Release
November 28, 2018
Researchers find innovative ways to combat world’s deadliest bacteria
Khader, Philips, Stallings developing new therapeutics, vaccines for tuberculosis.
News Release
November 28, 2018
Medical students honor their teachers at ceremony
Faculty, residents given Distinguished Service Teaching Awards.
Medical Campus & Community
November 27, 2018
AAAS names 11 Washington University faculty as fellows
Faculty join world's largest general scientific society.
News Release
November 26, 2018
Alcohol dependence, psychiatric disorders share genetic links
Key alcoholism gene influences how quickly body metabolizes alcohol.
News Release
November 21, 2018
Common probiotic no help to young kids with stomach virus
Study examined children with diarrhea in nation’s emergency rooms.
News Release, Video
November 21, 2018
Wright president-elect of orthopedic surgery board
Has served on organization’s board since 2013.
National Leaders
November 20, 2018
Will we ever cure Alzheimer’s?
Source: New York Times
November 20, 2018
Audrey Odom John at TEDx
Physician-scientist developing malaria breath test.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
November 20, 2018
MRI scans shows promise in predicting dementia
Brain changes evident in scans before memory, cognitive decline.
News Release
November 15, 2018
Doctors still advise against marijuana for pregnant and breastfeeding women
Source: Reuters
November 15, 2018
Brain, muscle cells found lurking in kidney organoids grown in lab
Researchers find simple way to prevent wayward cells from developing.
News Release
November 13, 2018
Cordell Institute signs ‘Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace’
Signatories include many European countries, global corporations and NGOs.
News Release
November 13, 2018
Washington People: Jennifer Silva
Pediatric cardiologist views the heart through a new lens.
Video, Washington People
November 12, 2018
New concussion recommendations for kids
Light activity, electronics OK during recovery.
News Release
November 9, 2018
Cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s genetically linked
Managing cholesterol, triglycerides may reduce Alzheimer’s risk, study suggests.
News Release
November 8, 2018
Link between autoimmune, heart disease explained in mice
Immune cells cause cholesterol to be trapped in blood vessels.
News Release
November 6, 2018
$11.5 million supports innovation in leukemia research
NIH extends support for School of Medicine’s leukemia program.
News Release
November 5, 2018
First-of-its-kind surgery allows child with polio-like illness AFM to walk again
Source: CBS News
November 5, 2018
First endowed deanship
Honoring the contributions of past, present and future medical school deans.
Outlook Magazine
November 2, 2018
$3 million to help expand Wolfram syndrome research
Grant to renew annual clinic, advance understanding of rare disorder.
News Release
November 2, 2018
Beverley named distinguished lecturer
Honored by microbiology society for scientific contributions, public speaking skills.
National Leaders
November 2, 2018
Matava elected to Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
Honored for role as team physician for Rams, Blues, WashU.
National Leaders