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September 4, 2024
Adding anti-clotting drugs to stroke care ineffective, clinical trial finds
Medications thought to show promise did not improve patients’ outcomes.
News Release
July 30, 2024
Accuracy of diagnostic blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease varies
Head-to-head comparison of 6 tests reveals which ones could replace spinal taps, brain scans.
News Release
July 3, 2024
Experimental drug supercharges medicine that reverses opioid overdose
Adding newly ID’d compound makes naloxone more potent, longer lasting, mouse study shows.
News Release
June 25, 2024
Washington People: Amy Zhou
Hematologist values connections with patients, pursues research to improve treatments.
Medical Campus & Community, Profiles, Washington People
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
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
April 19, 2024
International trials underway for childhood malnutrition therapy developed at WashU
Gift from Andy Newman supports world-changing research on the gut microbiome.
Medical Campus & Community, News Release
April 12, 2024
Viruses Finally Reveal Their Complex Social Life
Source: Quanta Magazine
April 11, 2024
Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial
Source: NBC News
April 4, 2024
CPAP replacement works well for the overweight, not obese, study finds
Source: CNN
March 28, 2024
Some sarcoma patients improve with T cell immunotherapy
Strategy effective against some rare, aggressive sarcomas with no other treatment options.
News Release
March 4, 2024
Schwarz named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist Scholar
Innovative radiation oncologist noted for research to develop treatments for deadly gynecologic cancers, heart conditions.
Medical Campus & Community
February 26, 2024
Washington University joins NIH cancer screening clinical trials network
New network to evaluate emerging technologies in diverse populations.
News Release
February 22, 2024
Medicare approves genetic test for solid tumors
Test can quickly identify treatable cancer mutations, guide precision therapy.
News Release
February 21, 2024
Alzheimer’s blood test performs as well as FDA-approved spinal fluid tests
Could make early Alzheimer’s diagnosis, treatment accessible to more people.
News Release
February 20, 2024
New cell-based immunotherapy offered for melanoma
FDA approved treatment via Accelerated Approval pathway.
News Release
February 6, 2024
NIH grant to fund radiation oncology center on Medical Campus
School named part of national network focused on biology of irradiated tumors.
News Release
January 16, 2024
Washington University and Deerfield Management launch VeritaScience to drive drug discovery
Deerfield Management makes 10-year commitment of up to $130 million to accelerate translation of Washington University discoveries to improve human health.
News Release
January 11, 2024
Awardees announced for Needleman innovation, commercialization program
DeSelm, DiPersio, Lavine receive support to advance promising therapeutics in cancer, heart disease.
Medical Campus & Community
October 24, 2023
Anesthesiologist volunteers with group that treats Ukrainian pediatric burn patients
Knittel works with the group Doctors Collaborating to Help Children.
Medical Campus & Community
October 19, 2023
Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome development
Research notes long-term benefits, encourages monitoring short-term risks.
News Release
October 18, 2023
Biotech industry leader to helm WashU drug development accelerator
Bhagwat leads program aimed at moving promising therapeutics into clinical trials .
News Release
October 17, 2023
Pancreatic cancer research, clinical trials supported with $10.9 million NCI grant
Researchers receive prestigious SPORE grant for pancreatic cancer.
News Release
September 21, 2023
Washington People: Sumanth Prabhu
Physician-scientist integrates patient care, innovative research on inflammation in heart failure.
Washington People
September 14, 2023
Comprehensive Head & Neck Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer Center
Washington University physicians provide multispecialty, cutting-edge, expert care to patients while advancing the field through innovative research.
News Release
September 5, 2023
$11.6 million grant supports innovative research in endometrial cancer
NCI SPORE grant aimed at improving prevention, treatment, reducing disparities.
News Release
August 17, 2023
Medicare approves WashU Medicine’s whole-genome test for blood cancers
Complete picture of genetic errors can advance precision medicine approaches to treatment.
News Release
August 10, 2023
Siteman earns prestigious merit extension from National Cancer Institute
Recognizes excellence in cancer care, prevention, research, training, outreach.
News Release
July 12, 2023
First robotic liver transplant in U.S. performed by Washington University surgeons
Groundbreaking surgery performed at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
News Release
July 10, 2023
Anti-inflammatory drugs did not speed COVID-19 recovery but prevented deaths
Study could expand treatment options for patients with severe COVID-19.
News Release
June 9, 2023
Powderly receives 2023 faculty achievement award
Physician-scientist recognized for contributions to infectious diseases research, public health.
National Leaders
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
May 3, 2023
Bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from their gut microbiomes
Findings could guide future treatment, prevention strategies.
News Release
May 3, 2023
Discovery suggests route to safer pain medications
Targeting opioid receptor pathway could treat pain without addiction, hallucinations.
News Release
April 25, 2023
Drug for rare form of ALS, based in part on WashU research, approved by FDA
Washington University neurologist led international trials of the drug, tofersen.
News Release, Video
April 25, 2023
COVID-19 vaccine appears more effective if received around midday
Circadian rhythm may help determine when a vaccine offers the most protection.
News Release