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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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August 21, 2023
Long COVID still worrisome 2 years after infection
Virus continues to pose risk of diabetes, lung problems, blood clots, GI issues, other conditions.
News Release
August 17, 2023
Medicare approves WashU Medicine’s whole-genome test for blood cancers
Complete picture of genetic errors can advance precision medicine approaches to treatment.
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August 16, 2023
What to know about the new Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi
Washington University involved in clinical trials, will offer drug in collaboration with BJC HealthCare.
News Release
August 14, 2023
WashU Medicine nephrologist has risen to prominence, uncovering society’s biggest health issues
Al-Aly has become a leading COVID-19 researcher by tapping into big data.
Outlook Magazine, Profiles
August 14, 2023
Scientists reveal how proteins drive growth of multiple cancer types
Understanding of molecular basis of cancer may lead to new therapies.
News Release
August 14, 2023
First robot-assisted liver transplant in U.S. performed at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
August 11, 2023
COVID-19 took a toll on heart health and doctors are still grappling with how to help
Source: Associated Press
August 10, 2023
Siteman earns prestigious merit extension from National Cancer Institute
Recognizes excellence in cancer care, prevention, research, training, outreach.
News Release
August 4, 2023
Podcast: Newly approved drug may slow progression of Alzheimer’s
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on approval of a drug that attacks a key protein that contributes to dementia from Alzheimer’s disease.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
August 4, 2023
Meeting the health challenges of climate change
Medical students at WashU and nationally are calling for more education on climate change.
Outlook Magazine
August 3, 2023
Cognitive function in Down syndrome-associated Alzheimer’s focus of grant
NIH-supported study lays groundwork for Alzheimer’s clinical trials involving people with intellectual disabilities.
News Release
August 2, 2023
Study defines disparities in memory care
Provides baseline to measure progress toward racial equity in care for Alzheimer’s disease.
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August 1, 2023
Obituary: Linda Repa-Eschen, business director, 72
Longtime dedicated employee in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research.
Obituaries
July 31, 2023
Fueling progress in orthopedic surgery
Couple funds first endowed professorship in pediatric orthopedics.
Outlook Magazine
July 31, 2023
Scientists develop breath test that rapidly detects COVID-19 virus
Test results available in less than a minute.
News Release
July 28, 2023
Three shots this Fall? What to know about getting the RSV, flu and COVID vaccines
Source: AARP
July 28, 2023
Clukies, Malik named Loeb Teaching Fellows
Will focus on firearm safety, enhancing anatomy education through radiology.
Medical Campus & Community
July 28, 2023
A half-million Americans may have tick-linked meat allergy, C.D.C. says
Source: New York Times
July 27, 2023
Aft named inaugural Moley Professor of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery
Honored for surgical excellence, pioneering breast cancer research.
News Release
July 26, 2023
Newland named inaugural Schnuck chair in pediatric infectious diseases
Pediatrician noted for research involving COVID-19.
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July 25, 2023
Byers named university’s IRB executive chair
Clinical focus on lung transplantation; research, on studies of chronic lung disease, transplant complications.
National Leaders
July 19, 2023
Kidney tissue atlas serves as blueprint for understanding kidney injury, disease
Research collaboration details molecular knowledge, step toward personalized medicine.
News Release
July 13, 2023
Payne installed as an inaugural Becker Professor
Honored for global leadership in informatics, data science.
News Release
July 13, 2023
Tau-based biomarker tracks Alzheimer’s progression
Novel marker found in cerebrospinal fluid also could speed development of Alzheimer’s drugs.
News Release
July 12, 2023
Merrill Kelly and Stephen Strasburg both had TOS. Their stories are very different
Source: Washington Post
July 12, 2023
First robotic liver transplant in U.S. performed by Washington University surgeons
Groundbreaking surgery performed at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
News Release
July 10, 2023
Medical students honor their mentors, teachers
Faculty, residents given Distinguished Service Teaching Awards.
Medical Campus & Community
July 10, 2023
Anti-inflammatory drugs did not speed COVID-19 recovery but prevented deaths
Study could expand treatment options for patients with severe COVID-19.
News Release
July 3, 2023
Ding receives junior investigator award from virology society
Recognized for work on gut viruses and how they cause disease.
National Leaders
July 3, 2023
Ackerman named a 2023 Klingenstein-Simons fellow
Grant will support research on brain plasticity.
National Leaders
June 30, 2023
Podcast: Can psychedelic drugs help treat mental illness?
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on research into how psychedelic drugs affect the brain and how such effects might help treat anxiety, depression and addiction.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
June 28, 2023
Improved orthopedic health doesn’t necessarily mean improved mental health
Study indicates anxiety improves only with major health progress, but depression does not.
News Release
June 28, 2023
Achieving gender equity in medicine
Nationally, women enter medical school in similar proportions to men, but often, the number of women in leadership still lags behind.
Outlook Magazine, Profiles
June 27, 2023
In battling obesity and prediabetes, combining exercise with weight loss is key
Insulin sensitivity improved twofold when exercise paired with 10% weight loss.
News Release
June 27, 2023
Poverty negatively impacts structural wiring in children’s brains, study indicates
Reducing obesity, boosting cognitive enrichment may improve kids’ brain health.
News Release
June 26, 2023
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society names class of 2023
24 Washington University faculty, alumni, trainees selected.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders