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October 23, 2025
Alzheimer’s disrupts circadian rhythms of plaque-clearing brain cells
Mouse study shows how disease reprograms genes in specialized cells involved in amyloid removal.
News Release
October 8, 2025
WashU researchers honored with NIH Director’s Awards
Three investigators recognized by high-risk, high-reward research program.
News Release
June 25, 2025
Saintilnord, Reynolds named exceptional early-career research fellows
WashU Medicine postdoctoral researchers have been named Jane Coffin Childs Fellows.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders
June 24, 2025
Stitziel named scholar-innovator
Cardiologist receives Harrington Discovery Institute award to support the development of breakthrough treatments for heart disease.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders
June 10, 2025
Phillips-Cremins named BJC investigator
Renowned geneticist studies how 3D structure of the genome affects brain function, formation of long-term memories.
National Leaders, News Release
March 31, 2025
Leuthardt, Mitra selected as AIMBE fellows
Prestigious biomedical engineering institute recognizes outstanding contributions to the field.
National Leaders
January 21, 2025
$14 million supports work to diversify human genome research
NIH renews funding for ambitious Human Pangenome Reference Sequencing Project.
News Release
July 11, 2024
Disparidades raciales en la demencia estan determinadas por factores sociales
Un estudio confirma que las diferencias raciales en la función cognitiva no se deben a diferencias en el origen genético.
News Release
July 11, 2024
Racial disparities in dementia determined by social factors
Study indicates racial differences in cognitive function not due to genetic ancestry.
News Release
April 21, 2022
Calming overexcited neurons may protect brain after stroke
New data prompts reconsideration of decades-old theory about brain injury due to stroke.
News Release
October 2, 2020
Sarafinovska honored for work to improve medical students’ mental health
Named inaugural recipient of brAvery Foundation Award.
May 20, 2020
COVID-19 study looks at genetics of healthy people who develop severe illness
Researchers seek answers to virus’s mysteries, clues to possible treatments.
News Release