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Medical Campus & Community

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.
News Release
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.
News Release
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.
News Release
June 9, 2017
Longnecker named Siteman Cancer Center vice president of oncology services
Responsible for strategic planning, clinical quality related to cancer-care delivery.
News Release
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.
News Release
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.
News Release
June 1, 2017
BJC, School of Medicine establish Health Systems Innovation Lab
Thomas Maddox named inaugural director.
News Release
May 31, 2017
School of Medicine names new leader for medical education
Eva Aagaard noted for innovation in training future doctors.
News Release
May 30, 2017
Drug believed to reduce postoperative pain and delirium does neither
Study shows ketamine may spur hallucinations, nightmares in older patients.
News Release
May 30, 2017
Study urges aggressive identification of, treatment for sepsis
Each hour treatment is delayed increases risk of death.
News Release
May 26, 2017
The best-kept secrets to winning grants
Source: Nature
May 26, 2017
Mind-controlled device helps stroke patients retrain brains to move paralyzed hands
Device reads brain signals, converts them into motion.
News Release
May 26, 2017
Battlefield to bedside
High-intensity military medicine spurs innovations for civilians, too.
Outlook Magazine
May 24, 2017
Rare gene mutations inspire new heart drugs
Source: New York Times
May 24, 2017
Alumna profile: Leana Wen, MD
Public health advocate tackles opioid crisis.
Outlook Magazine, Profiles, Video
May 23, 2017
Do probiotics actually do anything?
Source: Popular Science
May 21, 2017
School of Medicine celebrates Class of 2017
Graduates gathered with faculty, staff, family and friends for hooding and recognition ceremonies.
Medical Campus & Community, Photo Gallery, Video
May 19, 2017
Does fizzy soda help an upset stomach?
Source: Wall Street Journal
May 17, 2017
Cancer drug may help patients with severe asthma
Therapy targets immune cells driving lung inflammation.
News Release
May 17, 2017
New imaging technique aims to ensure surgeons completely remove cancer
Combines light, sound to create detailed images of cells more quickly than current approach.
News Release
May 17, 2017
Mutch named Gershman Chair in colon and rectal surgery
Has served as chief of surgery section since 2015.
News Release
May 16, 2017
Piston honored by Microscopy Society of America
Honored for work on fluorescent imaging techniques.
National Leaders
May 16, 2017
Washington People: Bradley Schlaggar
Family's medical challenges deepen neurologist's understanding of what it means to be a doctor.
Washington People
May 16, 2017
Obituary: Robert C. Drews, emeritus professor, trustee, 86
Ophthalmologist had lifelong association with university as student, teacher, benefactor, trustee.
Obituaries
May 12, 2017
Pediatrics names executive vice chair, three vice chairs
Physicians appointed to posts: Cole, Elward, Lowe, White.
Medical Campus & Community
May 10, 2017
Obituary: Jean Holowach Thurston, professor emerita, 99
Pediatric neurologist was at forefront of research into seizure disorders.
Obituaries
May 9, 2017
DiPersio honored by Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Oncologist recognized for improving quality of patients' lives.
National Leaders