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November 9, 2025

Promising clinical trials in Alzheimer’s prevention

Source: CBS News Sunday Morning

September 19, 2017
Body’s ‘bad fat’ could be altered to combat obesity, say scientists
Source: The Guardian
September 19, 2017
Pet, pest allergens linked to reduced asthma risk
Bacteria associated with allergens may play key role.
News Release
September 15, 2017
Chen named Shelden Professor in Anesthesiology
Expert in itch discovered first itch-specific gene.
News Release
September 14, 2017
Medical history can point to earlier Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
Algorithm could alert doctors to evaluate for the disease.
News Release
September 14, 2017
Medical students not trained to prescribe medical marijuana
Many states allow medical pot, but few med schools address it.
News Release
September 13, 2017
Dehdashti, McKinstry, Woodard named radiology division directors
The 3 now lead nuclear medicine, diagnostic imaging and radiology research facilities.
News Release
September 12, 2017
Bradley recognized by American Society for Radiation Oncology
Named a fellow by international medical society.
National Leaders
September 11, 2017
Schreiber awarded Balzan Prize for pioneering cancer research
International honor recognizes scholarly and scientific achievements.
News Release
September 11, 2017
Future physicians receive white coats, take class oath
Classmates write then recite oath promising honesty, integrity.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
September 11, 2017
Does improving cardiovascular health reduce risk of dementia?
People at risk for Alzheimer’s sought for study.
News Release
September 7, 2017
Bonni elected to Canada’s premier academic society
Recognized for his studies on how the brain’s neurons connect.
National Leaders
September 7, 2017
Medical students plunge into health disparities in underserved communities
Orientation program helps 1st-year students understand how inequities impact patients.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
September 7, 2017
Potential new therapy relieves chronic itch
FDA-approved arthritis drug may work in new ways to fight itch.
News Release
September 7, 2017
Human skin cells transformed directly into motor neurons
New technique could aid treatments for diseases that lead to paralysis.
News Release
September 6, 2017
Injecting Zika virus into adult brains? Researchers say it could shrink cancer
Source: USA Today
September 5, 2017
Zika virus used to treat aggressive brain cancer
Source: BBC News
September 5, 2017
Zika virus kills brain cancer stem cells
Virus potentially could be used to treat deadly disease.
News Release
September 1, 2017
Stahl honored by research society
Recognized as a founding father of extracellular vesicle research.
National Leaders
September 1, 2017
Froelke named EMS medical adviser for national organization
Nonprofit dedicated to reducing number of medical errors.
National Leaders
September 1, 2017
Bacharier named inaugural Strunk Chair to advance pediatric asthma research
Pediatric allergist was Strunk's mentee, research partner.
News Release
September 1, 2017
Orthopedic injury clinic to open in south St. Louis County
Clinic is 2nd operated by Washington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
News Release
August 31, 2017
Medical school and hospital align security services
Integration provides rapid, coordinated response for emergencies.
Medical Campus & Community
August 29, 2017
$46 million supports research likely to result in new therapies, improve health care
NIH grant nurtures translational research.
News Release
August 24, 2017
Washington University sets records in innovation, entrepreneurship
Record number of patent filings, invention disclosures, startups and more.
Medical Campus & Community
August 23, 2017
Ciorba named chief of gastroenterology division’s IBD program
Inflammatory bowel disease expert to direct specialists in Crohn’s disease, colitis.
News Release
August 23, 2017
English named 2017 Wylie Scholar
Program awards innovative early-career vascular surgeon-scientists.
National Leaders
August 23, 2017
Your UTI keeps coming back because we use too many antibiotics
Source: Popular Science
August 23, 2017
Eclipse wows Medical Campus
Total solar eclipse draws gawkers to Ellen S. Clark Hope Plaza.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
August 17, 2017
Enjoy the eclipse, but protect your eyes
Ophthalmologist offers tips for safe viewing.
Medical Campus & Community
August 16, 2017
Gordon receives Jacobæus Prize
Novo Nordisk Foundation recognizes gut microbiome research.
National Leaders
August 10, 2017
Drug trial shows promise for deadly neurological disorder
Cyclodextrin slows progression of Niemann-Pick type C.
News Release
August 10, 2017
Test uses nanotechnology to quickly diagnose Zika virus
May be possible to use approach with other emerging infectious diseases.
News Release
August 10, 2017
Alzheimer’s risk linked to energy shortage in brain’s immune cells
Energizing the cells in mice limits damage to neurons.
News Release
August 10, 2017
Gordon recipient of Massry Prize
Three scientists honored for revealing roles of microbes in human health, disease.
News Release
August 8, 2017
Ophthalmology department renamed in honor of John F. Hardesty
$10 million from daughter to fund research, patient care and recognize legacy.
News Release
August 4, 2017
First of 10 expected BJC Investigators named
Helen McNeill’s work in developmental biology spans birth defects to cancer.
News Release