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August 21, 2026

FDA clears blood test to aid evaluation for Alzheimer’s disease

Biomarker test is based on technology developed at WashU Medicine.

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July 15, 2026

Tool to predict brain swelling earns FDA Breakthrough Device designation

First device to identify dangerous stroke complication developed at WashU Medicine.

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June 30, 2026

Aid for brain-bleed recovery receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

Earbud-like device from WashU startup Aurenar is designed to improve stroke outcomes after ruptured brain aneurysm.

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March 26, 2026

Innovative CAR-T cell therapy receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation

Immunotherapy for aggressive T-cell cancers developed by WashU Medicine researchers moves to faster approval pathway.

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January 6, 2026

WashU startups attract record-setting $1.7 billion in private-sector investment over past year

Capital accelerates commercialization of WashU discoveries into life-changing diagnostics, therapeutics and medical devices.

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July 29, 2025

AI-based breast cancer risk technology receives FDA Breakthrough Device designation

Software developed at WashU Medicine on accelerated path to approval.

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June 24, 2025

Strategy to prevent age-related macular degeneration identified

Fixing problems in cholesterol metabolism could stave off a leading cause of blindness, according to new research in mice, human plasma samples.

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June 23, 2025

AI-based brain-mapping software receives FDA market authorization

Technology developed at WashU Medicine locates sensitive areas to enhance precision neurosurgery.

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May 8, 2025

Mitra receives innovation award

Computational biologist developed cost-effective sequencing technologies.

Medical Campus & Community

March 31, 2025

Leuthardt, Mitra selected as AIMBE fellows

Prestigious biomedical engineering institute recognizes outstanding contributions to the field.

National Leaders

December 19, 2024

Lanza named fellow of National Academy of Inventors

Joins this year’s class of 170 honorees for his innovations in imaging, diagnostics and drug delivery using nanoparticles.

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