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November 9, 2025

Promising clinical trials in Alzheimer’s prevention

Source: CBS News Sunday Morning

June 25, 2024
Washington People: Amy Zhou
Hematologist values connections with patients, pursues research to improve treatments.
Medical Campus & Community, Profiles, Washington People
June 24, 2024
WashU Medicine launches Center for Translational Bioinformatics
Center will support new collaborations, infrastructure to accelerate precision medicine.
News Release
June 21, 2024
Stitziel honored by American Heart Association
Cardiologist recognized for contributions to genomics, precision medicine.
National Leaders
June 21, 2024
Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID-19
Similar to smokers, cannabis users nearly twice as likely to need hospitalization, intensive care when infected with the virus.
News Release
June 19, 2024
Modifying homes for stroke survivors saves lives, extends independence
Clinical trial shows program to help stroke patients supports safe transition home.
News Release
June 17, 2024
Repurposed drug may help stabilize vision in rare disease
Clinical trial for RVCL-S patients tests drug already approved as sickle cell disease treatment.
News Release
June 13, 2024
ADHD meds may help pregnant patients control opioid use disorder
Researchers aim to provide guidance on ADHD drugs for patients with opioid use disorder.
News Release
June 13, 2024
Prescription program for fruits, vegetables could help improve community’s health
Collaboration with BJC HealthCare, Schnucks supports healthy eating to combat chronic disease.
News Release
June 10, 2024
Physician-scientists receive Scholar-Innovator award
Recognized for innovative research with potential clinical impact.
National Leaders
June 10, 2024
Multicenter clinical study supports safety of deep general anesthesia
Minimizing anesthesia during surgery for older adults does not prevent post-op delirium.
News Release, Video
June 6, 2024
Uncovering ‘the basis of humanity’ one puzzle at a time
MD/PhD student creates crosswords for major newspapers.
Medical Campus & Community, Profiles
June 5, 2024
Holtzman, Chen recognized for exceptional Alzheimer’s research
Morby prize from Cure Alzheimer’s Fund honors discovery of T cells’ role in neurodegeneration.
National Leaders
May 30, 2024
Office of Technology Management to mentor Mizzou on commercialization
Washington University selected to support Mizzou in accelerating translational research.
National Leaders
May 30, 2024
Risk of death from COVID-19 lessens, but infection still can cause issues 3 years later
Study also shows that patients hospitalized within 30 days after infection face 29% higher death risk in 3rd year compared with those not infected.
News Release
May 28, 2024
Washington University researchers consulting people of St. Louis on whether to participate in trauma research study to investigate treatment strategies for injured children who are bleeding to death
News Release
May 24, 2024
Weil installed as Medoff professor
Recognized for helping reduce global burden of parasitic worm diseases.
News Release
May 22, 2024
Subtle cognitive decline precedes end to driving for older adults
Routine cognitive testing may help older drivers plan for life after driving.
News Release
May 20, 2024
Medical students honor teachers, mentors
Event celebrates faculty who exemplify university's values.
Medical Campus & Community
May 20, 2024
DiPersio receives innovation award
Oncologist recognized for developing new therapies for blood cancers.
National Leaders
May 17, 2024
Gut bacteria boost immune response to fight tumors
Microbe enhances cancer immunotherapy in mouse study.
News Release
May 17, 2024
Repeat COVID-19 vaccinations elicit antibodies that neutralize variants, other viruses
Response to updated vaccine is shaped by earlier vaccines yet generates broadly neutralizing antibodies.
News Release
May 15, 2024
Celebrating the Class of 2024
Commencement ceremonies emphasize empathy, adaptability, making positive change.
Medical Campus & Community, Photo Gallery, Video
May 13, 2024
Medical school honored with diversity, equity & inclusion award
Racial and health equity, inclusion threaded through school’s mission.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders
May 10, 2024
$5 million grant supports innovative immunotherapies against blood cancers
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society supports trials in cell-based immunotherapies, cancer vaccines.
News Release
May 10, 2024
Duncavage named director of new division in pathology & immunology
Recognized for contributions to Medicare-approved whole-genome tests .
News Release
May 10, 2024
Passion to help other postdocs drives Sade Williams Clayton to promote inclusivity
Scientist recognized by National Postdoctoral Association for commitment to community service, outreach.
Medical Campus & Community
May 8, 2024
Diamond, Queller elected to National Academy of Sciences
Two scientists at Washington University in St. Louis are among the 120 members and 24 international members recently elected to the National Academy of Sciences .
National Leaders
May 7, 2024
Testing, treatment for sexually transmitted infections expanded in north St. Louis County
Expanded services aimed at reducing region’s high STI rates, disparities in sexual health.
News Release
May 3, 2024
Goldfarb installed as inaugural Gelberman professor
National leader in orthopedic surgery honored for clinical excellence, compassionate patient care.
News Release
May 2, 2024
Class Acts 2024: Caellagh Catley
Medical student aims to reduce environmental harm to human health.
Class Acts, Profiles
May 2, 2024
Al-Aly on TIME100 Health list of people who have most influenced global health
Recognized for influential research on long COVID.
National Leaders
April 30, 2024
Karam named head of radiation oncology department
Innovative physician-scientist specializing in head and neck, pancreatic cancers also known as influential mentor.
News Release
April 30, 2024
Diwan named inaugural Shaeffer professor
Noted physician-scientist studies molecular underpinnings of cardiovascular disease.
News Release
April 29, 2024
Obituary: Eduardo Slatopolsky, emeritus professor of medicine, 89
A giant in nephrology, the physician-scientist profoundly impacted his field.
Obituaries
April 29, 2024
Wilcox appointed committee chair by research institute
Will lead in strengthening reliability of patient-centered research.
National Leaders
April 27, 2024
Atkinson named to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
John P. Atkinson, MD, is a renowned rheumatologist and immunologist whose work has advanced the understanding of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases..
National Leaders