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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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June 23, 2023
Payne named to national health care AI code of conduct steering committee
Data scientist to help lead National Academy of Medicine committee on equitable, responsible use of AI in health care.
National Leaders
June 22, 2023
Curiel, Diamond receive innovation award
Researchers recognized for developing COVID-19 nasal vaccine .
National Leaders
June 22, 2023
Deadly Fungal Infections Confound Doctors—‘It’s Going to Get Worse’
Source: Wall Street Journal
June 20, 2023
5 physician-scientists named Dean’s Scholars
Program supports doctors engaged in biomedical research.
Medical Campus & Community
June 20, 2023
Wang, nationally recognized geneticist, named head of genetics
Leads major NIH-funded genome projects, demonstrates passion for educating next generation of physicians, scientists.
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June 16, 2023
Martin to lead pediatric surgery division
Surgeon-scientist also to be surgeon-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
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June 15, 2023
Diagnosis of rare, genetic muscle disease improved by new approach
Accurate diagnosis is a crucial step toward appropriate treatment.
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June 14, 2023
When Gut Bacteria May Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease
Source: TIME
June 14, 2023
Altered gut bacteria may be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
Gut microbes of people with pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s differ from those of healthy people.
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June 14, 2023
Tick-borne Bourbon virus infects people, wildlife in St. Louis area
Virologist, wildlife veterinarian, ecologist team up to study lone star ticks that carry the virus.
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June 13, 2023
Tsai named a 2023 Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences
Grant will support research on embryo development.
National Leaders
June 13, 2023
Maternal vitamin D deficiency increases lifetime diabetes risk in offspring
Studies in mice and in human immune cells link low prenatal vitamin D in mothers to insulin resistance in offspring.
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June 9, 2023
Powderly receives 2023 faculty achievement award
Physician-scientist recognized for contributions to infectious diseases research, public health.
National Leaders
June 9, 2023
Awad elected president of Association for Surgical Education
Surgeon mentors, educates medical trainees.
National Leaders
June 9, 2023
Obituary: Robert M. Senior, MD, professor emeritus of medicine, 86
Distinguished pulmonologist known for excellence in research, teaching, patient care.
Obituaries
June 9, 2023
Gordon wins Spain’s Asturias Award
Gut microbiome pioneer receives one of highest honors in Spanish-speaking world.
News Release
June 9, 2023
Study reveals how treatment-resistant prostate cancer provides its own hormonal fuel
Findings, in mice, suggest potential treatment strategy.
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June 8, 2023
Children’s brain scans provide clues to processing of emotional cues
As children age, such brain activity becomes similar to how the brains of peers process such cues.
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June 7, 2023
Newer heart transplant method could allow more patients a chance at lifesaving surgery
Source: Associated Press
June 5, 2023
Donated kidneys from deceased COVID-19 patients are safe to transplant
Study finds that such organs don't transmit virus that causes COVID-19.
News Release
June 2, 2023
Podcast: Advocating for science and truth
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' visits the School of Medicine’s 2023 Commencement ceremony, featuring an address by Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
May 25, 2023
Wearable, light-based brain-imaging tech to be commercialized with aid of NIH grant
Scientists, engineers receive small-business development grant.
News Release
May 23, 2023
Mullen to participate in NCI surgeon-scientist program
Will 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 disparities
Initiative 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 bacteria
New therapies urgently needed for antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella.
News Release
May 17, 2023
Findings may lead to improved insulin-secreting cells derived from stem cells
Researchers 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 truth
Having trained through the pandemic, ‘your journey has been truly exceptional,’ he tells grads.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
May 15, 2023
Podcast: Making connections through storytelling
This 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 Award
Award 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 body
WashU 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 ulcers
Source: AARP
May 10, 2023
Detailed human pangenome reference captures human diversity
Scientists reveal more complete, diverse collection of genome sequences.
News Release
May 8, 2023
Class Acts 2023: Alexandra Zdonczyk
Medical 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 risk
Monitoring density in each breast could help assess risk.
News Release
May 5, 2023
Obituary: Richard D. Brasington Jr., MD, professor emeritus of medicine, 71
Former director of rheumatology fellowship program, clinic.
Obituaries
May 5, 2023
Needleman innovation program seeks proposals for therapeutic development
Up to $4 million in funding available to pursue ‘investigational new drug’ status.
Medical Campus & Community