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February 24, 2026

A risk factor for liver disease: your parent’s body weight

Study shows risk for common liver disorder starts much earlier in life than thought .

News Release

July 14, 2025
WashU Medicine selected for Parkinson’s disease training program
Edmond J. Safra Fellowship to fund training of movement disorder specialist in the Department of Neurology.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders
July 10, 2025
Hepatitis C treatment is not reaching some at-risk populations
Two studies show disparities in access for children, recently pregnant women .
News Release
July 10, 2025
What long covid can teach us about future pandemics
Source: The Washington Post
July 3, 2025
Obituary: Arthur L. Prensky, professor emeritus of neurology, 94
Pediatric neurologist was world authority in metabolic disorders, headache and brain abnormalities.
Obituaries
July 1, 2025
Yoo, Sun recognized for developing novel method to study aged neurons
Morby Prize from Cure Alzheimer’s Fund honors groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research.
National Leaders
June 28, 2025
Three Siblings, One Fatal Gene: A Family’s Fight Against Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Source: The Wall Street Journal
June 27, 2025
Early intervention changes trajectory for depressed preschoolers
Several months of parent-child therapy program yields positive effects for years, study finds.
News Release
June 26, 2025
Region’s first patient receives sickle cell gene therapy
Nebraska patient seeks cure for devastating disease from WashU Medicine pediatric specialists at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
News Release, Video
June 25, 2025
Saintilnord, Reynolds named exceptional early-career research fellows
WashU Medicine postdoctoral researchers have been named Jane Coffin Childs Fellows.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders
June 24, 2025
Stitziel named scholar-innovator
Cardiologist receives Harrington Discovery Institute award to support the development of breakthrough treatments for heart disease.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders
June 24, 2025
Strategy to prevent age-related macular degeneration identified
Fixing problems in cholesterol metabolism could stave off a leading cause of blindness, according to new research in mice, human plasma samples.
News Release
June 23, 2025
Do Regular Facials Actually Improve Your Skin?
Source: The New York Times
June 23, 2025
AI-based brain-mapping software receives FDA market authorization
Technology developed at WashU Medicine locates sensitive areas to enhance precision neurosurgery.
News Release
June 20, 2025
Garcia named Fulbright Scholar
Leader in biochemistry will travel to Brazil to teach and develop research collaborations.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders
June 19, 2025
Di Paola recognized as outstanding mentor in hematology
Pediatric blood disorders expert honored by American Society of Hematology.
National Leaders
June 19, 2025
Kaneko to lead Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Clinical innovator has developed new devices and techniques for heart valve surgeries.
Medical Campus & Community
June 13, 2025
Chamessian named Rita Allen Foundation Scholar
Pain researcher receives grant for early-career scientists.
National Leaders
June 13, 2025
$12 million grant funds studies of role of genes in autism, similar diagnoses
Bank of specialized mouse models will deepen understanding of neurodevelopmental, psychiatric conditions.
News Release
June 10, 2025
Phillips-Cremins named BJC investigator
Renowned geneticist studies how 3D structure of the genome affects brain function, formation of long-term memories.
National Leaders, News Release
June 8, 2025
Celebrity breast cancer announcements highlight rising rates in young women
Source: NBC News
June 6, 2025
Apte honored for contributions to vision science
Pyron Award funds research into vitreoretinal disease.
National Leaders
June 5, 2025
Solidarity amid tragedy
Centennial Christian Church, a close community partner with WashU Medicine, plans to rebuild after a devastating tornado on May 16.
Medical Campus & Community
June 4, 2025
Why UTIs Are Getting So Much Harder to Treat
Source: The Cut
June 3, 2025
Is Going to the Bathroom ‘Just in Case’ Bad for You?
Source: The New York Times
June 1, 2025
Exercise Extends Life for People With Cancer, Study Shows
Source: The New York Times
May 30, 2025
‘Gift of life’: experts hail neck and head cancer breakthrough
Source: The Guardian
May 30, 2025
Innovative immunotherapy shows promise against aggressive T cell cancers
WashU startup’s “off-the-shelf” CAR-T cell therapy evaluated in international clinical trial.
News Release
May 28, 2025
Pediatrics names 2 new co-vice chairs
Arbeláez, Fritz named co-vice chairs of clinical investigation.
Medical Campus & Community
May 27, 2025
Gordon receives humanitarian award
Orthopedic surgeon recognized for providing pediatric orthopedic care in the Caribbean.
National Leaders
May 27, 2025
Sleep aid blocks neurodegeneration in mice
Lemborexant, similar sleep drugs show promise in treating disorders related to tau, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
News Release
May 27, 2025
Apte, Huang elected to Association of American Physicians
Physician-scientists honored for outstanding contributions to biomedical research.
National Leaders
May 23, 2025
WashU Medicine expands disabilities curriculum
Medical students will have more opportunities to learn about clinical accommodations for patients with disabilities.
Medical Campus & Community
May 20, 2025
Mitochondria Are More Than Powerhouses—They’re the Motherboard of the Cell
Source: Scientific American
May 20, 2025
WashU Medicine fungal specialists fight often misdiagnosed infections
Fungal clinic recognized internationally for world-class diagnosis, care and research.
News Release
May 16, 2025
‘Ancient’ brainstem structure evolved beyond basic motor control
Source: The Transmitter
May 16, 2025
Some depression doesn’t respond to medication. WashU research could help.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch