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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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July 13, 2017
Strategy to battle opioid epidemic encourages multilevel approach
Washington University pain expert among researchers to author new recommendations.
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July 13, 2017
Vaccines protect fetuses from Zika infection, mouse study shows
Mothers vaccinated prior to pregnancy bore young with no sign of virus.
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July 12, 2017
Surgery for early prostate cancer may not save lives
Most men just as likely to survive with limited or no treatment.
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July 12, 2017
In autism, genes drive early eye gaze abnormalities
Twin study reveals strong genetic influences on how infants visually explore social world.
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July 12, 2017
Building connections
A new campus plan brings communities together and improves the experience for employees, patients, students and visitors.
Outlook Magazine
July 11, 2017
Here’s how sleep loss can affect Alzheimer’s
Source: NBC News
July 10, 2017
Type 1 diabetes risk linked to intestinal viruses
One virus may protect against disease, others may increase risk.
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July 10, 2017
Sleep, Alzheimer’s link explained
Poor sleep leads to increase in Alzheimer's proteins associated with cognitive decline.
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July 10, 2017
Shapiro to lead University of Hawaii physicians
He served as dean of the School of Medicine from 2003 to 2015.
Medical Campus & Community
July 10, 2017
Malaria drug protects fetuses from Zika infection
Treatment prevents virus from crossing placenta to infect fetus, mouse study shows.
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July 5, 2017
Heartburn drugs may increase risk of early death
Source: New York Times
July 3, 2017
Popular heartburn drugs linked to higher death risk
Risk increases the longer the drugs are used .
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June 30, 2017
New clues found to common respiratory virus
Discovery provides potential target for vaccines, treatments.
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June 30, 2017
Siteman Cancer Center to open north St. Louis County location July 1
Christian Hospital will be home to Siteman’s fifth site..
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June 26, 2017
Gateway to care
Fighting social stigma and barriers, doctor seeks to prevent HIV infections worldwide.
Outlook Magazine
June 21, 2017
$10 million DNA sequencing effort aims to shed light on lung diseases
Research is part of national project to understand genetic roots of heart, lung, blood, sleep disorders.
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June 20, 2017
Dunn awarded cancer fellowship
Will support neurosurgeon’s studies of brain cancer.
National Leaders
June 20, 2017
Colonna joins Cure Alzheimer’s Fund research consortium
Recognized for his work on the role of the immune system in Alzheimer’s.
National Leaders
June 16, 2017
Bagnall honored with McKnight Scholar Award
Neuroscientist recognized for studies of balance, posture.
National Leaders
June 15, 2017
Medical students receive research fellowship, essay award
Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society recognizes Chiang, Stern.
Medical Campus & Community
June 14, 2017
UTI treatment reduces E. coli, may offer alternative to antibiotics
Treatment with molecular decoy may lessen recurrent infections, mouse study shows.
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June 14, 2017
Carpenter honored by geriatric emergency medicine society
Recognized for developing guidelines for accreditation.
National Leaders
June 14, 2017
French named director of pediatric rheumatology division
Physician recognized as a leader in the field.
News Release
June 14, 2017
Caring for mom and baby
Children’s outcomes improve when perinatal mental health issues are addressed.
Outlook Magazine
June 13, 2017
Makeup of vaginal microbiome linked to preterm birth
Study conducted in primarily African-American population.
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June 12, 2017
Burnham named a top young pathologist
Organization recognizes her leadership in clinical microbiology, work on hospital-associated infections.
National Leaders
June 12, 2017
Peregrine falcons nest on Medical Campus
Fledglings can be seen honing their flight skills above the rooftops.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
June 12, 2017
$10 million gift to benefit Center for Genome Sciences
Harry Edison Foundation supports research on gut microbiome.
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June 9, 2017
Longnecker named Siteman Cancer Center vice president of oncology services
Responsible for strategic planning, clinical quality related to cancer-care delivery.
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June 8, 2017
Gutmann awarded international fellowships
International collaboration established to study complex genetic disorder.
National Leaders
June 8, 2017
Special brain scans may predict autism in high-risk babies
Source: U.S. News & World Report
June 7, 2017
Type of sugar may treat atherosclerosis, mouse study shows
Trehalose triggers cellular housekeeping in artery-clogging plaque.
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June 5, 2017
Dacey honored by neurosurgery society
Recognized for contributions to neurosurgical education.
National Leaders
June 5, 2017
Two medical students named Howard Hughes fellows
Prestigious award grants a year of mentored research.
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June 1, 2017
BJC, School of Medicine establish Health Systems Innovation Lab
Thomas Maddox named inaugural director.
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May 31, 2017
School of Medicine names new leader for medical education
Eva Aagaard noted for innovation in training future doctors.
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