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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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September 1, 2016
Senior driving: Read this before making car-key decisions
Source: U.S. News & World Report
August 31, 2016
New center focuses on women’s and men’s reproductive health
Scientists' collaborations will include Zika virus, preterm birth, infertility.
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August 30, 2016
Doctors continue to use some treatments despite evidence that they don’t help
Source: Washington Post
August 29, 2016
University to host Alan Alda ‘Communicating Science’ workshops
Symposium Sept. 26-29 aimed at helping scientists share news of their work.
Medical Campus & Community
August 29, 2016
Study may explain why people with type O blood more likely to die of cholera
Cholera toxin more potent in people with most common blood type.
News Release
August 26, 2016
Bloom awarded for contributions to physical therapy
Award honors contributions to field through clinical practice.
National Leaders
August 25, 2016
Study of grandmothers seeks clues about genetics of autism
Research to assess how traits of autism may pass through the generations.
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August 25, 2016
Incoming physical therapy students participate in first White Coat Ceremony
This year's entering class is the prestigious program’s largest ever.
Medical Campus & Community
August 24, 2016
Obesity is linked to at least 13 types of cancer
Source: New York Times
August 24, 2016
Excess weight linked to 8 more cancer types
Limiting weight gain could help to reduce risk of these cancers.
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August 19, 2016
Lang named chair of NIH study section
Will lead team charged with evaluating musculoskeletal impairments, potential therapies.
National Leaders
August 19, 2016
Two medical students named Howard Hughes fellows
Distinguished award offers a year of mentored research.
Medical Campus & Community
August 18, 2016
Michalski elected radiation oncology co-chair of NCI steering committee
Group evaluates, prioritizes national clinical trials.
National Leaders
August 18, 2016
New clues found to how ‘cruise-ship’ virus gets inside cells
Discovery improves tools for investigating common but hard-to-study virus.
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August 17, 2016
Acetaminophen does not worsen children’s asthma symptoms
Over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer can be given safely to kids with mild asthma.
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August 17, 2016
Sadler receives award from American Society of Hematology
Honor recognizes basic research in bleeding and clotting disorders.
National Leaders
August 17, 2016
Long-term exposure to female scent changes courtship behavior in male mice
Over time, males lose ability to detect female scent.
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August 16, 2016
Why we might be wrong about HDL cholesterol
Source: Time
August 15, 2016
$10.4 million awarded for pancreatic cancer research
Federal grant will fund new ways of treating deadliest form of the disease.
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August 11, 2016
High and low levels of ‘good cholesterol’ may cause premature death
Intermediate levels may increase longevity.
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August 11, 2016
Incoming medical students create a professional class oath
Physicians-in-training pledge patient devotion.
Medical Campus & Community
August 11, 2016
Are you your microbiome? Ed Yong explains it all
Source: Gizmodo (Australia)
August 9, 2016
New study shows breast tumors evolve in response to hormone therapy
Analysis of single tumor sample inadequate to provide best treatment.
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August 8, 2016
Beneficial role clarified for brain protein associated with mad cow disease
Protein helps maintain nerve function over lifespan.
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August 5, 2016
How the venomous, egg-laying platypus evolved
Source: National Geographic
August 3, 2016
High school student awarded for work on Ebola protein from bats
School of Medicine professor mentored student.
Medical Campus & Community
August 2, 2016
Study finds marker of aggressive prostate cancer
May inform future tests to help doctors decide how best to treat prostate tumors.
News Release
August 2, 2016
Van Dillen honored by physical therapy association
Has been key in advancing clinical practice and research regarding low back pain.
National Leaders
August 1, 2016
Cirrito receives MetLife award for Alzheimer’s research
Researcher is known for developing a way to measure levels of amyloid beta in brain.
News Release
August 1, 2016
National Cancer Institute acting director to visit Medical Campus on Friday, Aug. 5
Douglas R. Lowy, MD, will discuss National Cancer Moonshot Initiative.
Medical Campus & Community
July 28, 2016
Technology alone may not close disparities in medical research
Source: Reuters
July 28, 2016
Use of internet in medical research may hinder recruitment of minorities, poor
Race, education, socioeconomic factors all linked to lower online participation .
News Release
July 27, 2016
Hackett named Dodge Scholar in Pediatrics
Highly regarded neonatologist noted for excellence in clinical care, mentoring.
Medical Campus & Community
July 27, 2016
Kyei receives Young Physician-Scientist award
Award recognizes young physician-scientists with notable research achievements.
National Leaders
July 27, 2016
Rajagopal awarded Young Physician-Scientist honor
Award recognizes young physician-scientists with notable research achievements.
National Leaders
July 27, 2016
Antibodies identified that thwart Zika virus infection
Could lead to vaccines, diagnostic tests and therapies.
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