October 23, 2024 White Coat Ceremony marks beginning of medical training 124 students receive white coats, recite class oath.Medical Campus & Community May 23, 2023 Mullen to participate in NCI surgeon-scientist programWill train with other surgeon-scientists with aim of furthering work in cancer research.National Leaders May 22, 2023 Siteman Cancer Center launches cancer screening initiative to address racial disparitiesInitiative includes educational campaign, opportunities for free prostate cancer screenings in St. Louis area.News Release May 18, 2023 Research in mice offers clues for vaccinating against deadly bacteriaNew therapies urgently needed for antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella.News Release May 17, 2023 Findings may lead to improved insulin-secreting cells derived from stem cellsResearchers ID shortcomings in stem cell-derived beta cells, paving way to improved diabetes treatments.News Release May 16, 2023 Fauci urges medical school graduates to advocate for science and truthHaving trained through the pandemic, ‘your journey has been truly exceptional,’ he tells grads.Medical Campus & Community, Video May 15, 2023 Podcast: Making connections through storytellingThis episode of 'Show Me the Science' visits an event connecting trainees and faculty through their stories.Podcast, Show Me the Science May 12, 2023 Washington University receives NSF Engines Development AwardAward will help advance neuroscience technologies aimed at improving cognitive wellness.National Leaders May 11, 2023 WashU Medicine joins national effort to ID genetic differences within the bodyWashU receives $22.5 million for NIH’s Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues Network.News Release May 10, 2023 4 foods to eat (and 6 to avoid) for stomach ulcersSource: AARP May 10, 2023 Detailed human pangenome reference captures human diversityScientists reveal more complete, diverse collection of genome sequences.News Release May 8, 2023 Class Acts 2023: Alexandra ZdonczykMedical student focused on health equity in vision care.Class Acts, Medical Campus & Community May 5, 2023 Change in breast density over time linked to cancer riskMonitoring density in each breast could help assess risk.News Release May 5, 2023 Obituary: Richard D. Brasington Jr., MD, professor emeritus of medicine, 71Former director of rheumatology fellowship program, clinic.Obituaries May 5, 2023 Needleman innovation program seeks proposals for therapeutic developmentUp to $4 million in funding available to pursue ‘investigational new drug’ status.Medical Campus & Community May 3, 2023 Red flags indicate risk for early-onset colorectal cancerRecognizing signs and symptoms earlier could reduce diagnostic delays, improve survival.News Release May 3, 2023 As colon cancer spreads in younger adults, new research identifies earliest symptomsSource: NBCNews.com May 3, 2023 Bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from their gut microbiomesFindings could guide future treatment, prevention strategies.News Release May 3, 2023 Discovery suggests route to safer pain medicationsTargeting opioid receptor pathway could treat pain without addiction, hallucinations.News Release May 2, 2023 Dean’s Impact Awards recognize faculty for extraordinary efforts during pandemic48 faculty members across many disciplines honored.Medical Campus & Community May 1, 2023 Stress increases Alzheimer’s risk in female mice but not malesAlzheimer’s proteins rise sharply in response to stress in female mice.News Release April 30, 2023 Hultgren, Solnica-Krezel named to American Academy of Arts & SciencesRecognized for gathering, applying knowledge in service of the public good.National Leaders April 28, 2023 Woodard named head of Department of RadiologyCardiothoracic imaging expert brings strengths in research, education, leadership.News Release April 27, 2023 Putting radiation to the test to heal irregular heartbeatSource: Associated Press April 26, 2023 Menopause has massive economic impact, study revealsSource: NBC Nightly News April 25, 2023 Cherabie named ‘Let’s Stop HIV Together’ ambassadorInfectious diseases physician joins national campaign to end HIV epidemic.National Leaders April 25, 2023 Drug for rare form of ALS, based in part on WashU research, approved by FDAWashington University neurologist led international trials of the drug, tofersen.News Release, Video April 25, 2023 COVID-19 vaccine appears more effective if received around middayCircadian rhythm may help determine when a vaccine offers the most protection.News Release April 21, 2023 Moron-Concepcion appointed to NIH advisory boardNamed to Dental and Craniofacial Research Council.National Leaders April 20, 2023 An overlooked brain system helps you grab a coffee — and plan your next cupSource: NPR All Things Considered April 20, 2023 Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer’s proteinsMore research needed to determine if sleep medications prevent, delay Alzheimer’s.News Release April 19, 2023 Mind-body connection is built into brain, study suggestsFindings point to brain areas that integrate planning, purpose, physiology, behavior, movement.News Release April 17, 2023 Podcast: Maternal mortality rates are spiking. How can the trend be reversed?This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on Washington University’s work to counter rising maternal death rates, now 10 times higher than in comparable, wealthy countries.Podcast, Show Me the Science April 17, 2023 Investigational drug may improve stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma patientsIf approved, drug could change standard care.News Release April 13, 2023 Grant supports training physician-scientists in cancer researchFunding aims to increase number of physicians driving innovative research in oncology.Medical Campus & Community, News Release April 13, 2023 Why do some people get UTIs over and over? A new report holds cluesSource: NPR April 13, 2023 Bateman to receive lifetime achievement awardRecognized for contributions to Alzheimer’s disease research.National Leaders Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 … 7 8 9 10 11 … 116 Next ›
