Infectious diseases October 29, 2025 Discovery of viral entry routes into cells points to future prevention, treatment strategiesDecoy molecules to newly identified receptors prevent deadly viral infections in mice.News Release October 7, 2025 Researchers find key to stopping deadly infectionDisabling a critical cellular pathway reveals potential treatment for rotavirus and some other infections.News Release September 12, 2025 ‘Kissing bug’ disease has been found in Missouri. Scientists want the U.S. to take it seriouslySource: St. Louis Public Radio September 11, 2025 Innovative approach helps new mothers get hepatitis C treatment‘Meds to Beds’ model dramatically improves cure rates among postpartum women, study finds.News Release July 30, 2025 Immune ‘bouncers’ protect the brain from infectionMouse study uncovers mast cells’ role as gatekeepers against pathogens.News Release July 10, 2025 Hepatitis C treatment is not reaching some at-risk populationsTwo studies show disparities in access for children, recently pregnant women .News Release July 10, 2025 What long covid can teach us about future pandemicsSource: The Washington Post May 20, 2025 WashU Medicine fungal specialists fight often misdiagnosed infectionsFungal clinic recognized internationally for world-class diagnosis, care and research.News Release May 7, 2025 A faster route to eliminating parasitic infection endemic to AfricaIn a clinical trial, researchers find moxidectin, a new medicine for river blindness, also works for lymphatic filariasis.News Release February 6, 2025 The future of vaccines is needle-freeSource: Vox February 5, 2025 Nasal COVID-19 vaccine based on WashU technology to enter U.S. clinical trialsTrial will assess safety, efficacy of next-generation vaccine given via nasal spray, inhalation.News Release October 15, 2024 New Nasal Vaccines Offer Better Protection from COVID and Flu—No Needle NeededSource: Scientific American October 2, 2024 Viruses found hiding in lungs’ immune cells long after initial illnessLingering respiratory viruses set the stage for chronic lung disease, mouse study shows.News Release September 30, 2024 $12 million grant to research how vaccines induce lasting immunitySource: The Microbiologist September 26, 2024 $12 million grant aimed at probing how vaccines induce lasting immunityStudy may inform design of next-generation COVID-19, flu vaccines.News Release September 23, 2024 What Repeat COVID Infections Do to Your Body, According to ScienceIn the News September 16, 2024 WashU Medicine leads 2 major pandemic preparedness research projectsTwo grants totaling $30 million a year for 3 years support efforts to design vaccines, drugs for understudied virus families.News Release August 2, 2024 Potential drug effective against flesh-eating bacteriaCould combat serious antibiotic-resistant infections, mouse study indicates .News Release July 31, 2024 Nasal COVID-19 vaccine halts transmissionStudy in hamsters indicates vaccines targeting nose, mouth may be key to controlling spread of respiratory infections.News Release July 17, 2024 Risk of long COVID declined over course of pandemicDrop attributed mostly to vaccination but remaining risk still significant.News Release July 12, 2024 Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infectionsIn fruit flies and mice, scientists ID possible way to block muscle fatigue in long COVID, other diseases.News Release June 27, 2024 Midwest Center for AIDS Research to help end regional HIV epidemicSt. Louis-based center unites scientists, public health experts, nonprofits to fight virus.News Release June 21, 2024 Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID-19Similar to smokers, cannabis users nearly twice as likely to need hospitalization, intensive care when infected with the virus.News Release May 30, 2024 Risk of death from COVID-19 lessens, but infection still can cause issues 3 years laterStudy also shows that patients hospitalized within 30 days after infection face 29% higher death risk in 3rd year compared with those not infected.News Release May 24, 2024 Weil installed as Medoff professorRecognized for helping reduce global burden of parasitic worm diseases.News Release May 17, 2024 Repeat COVID-19 vaccinations elicit antibodies that neutralize variants, other virusesResponse to updated vaccine is shaped by earlier vaccines yet generates broadly neutralizing antibodies.News Release May 7, 2024 Testing, treatment for sexually transmitted infections expanded in north St. Louis CountyExpanded services aimed at reducing region’s high STI rates, disparities in sexual health.News Release April 18, 2024 $6.2 million to help develop gene therapy for HIVGenetically engineered B cells could produce super-antibodies to HIV.News Release April 11, 2024 Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trialSource: NBC News December 14, 2023 ‘Long flu’ has emerged as a consequence similar to long COVIDStudy shows patients hospitalized for flu or COVID-19 face increased risk of long-term health problems, death.News Release November 21, 2023 Long-COVID clinic expanding reach to vulnerable metro, rural communitiesGrant, partnership with community organizations expected to boost access to care to medically underserved.News Release October 16, 2023 Hunstad named inaugural Strauss ProfessorPediatric infectious diseases specialist recognized for excellence in mentoring.News Release August 21, 2023 Long COVID still worrisome 2 years after infectionVirus continues to pose risk of diabetes, lung problems, blood clots, GI issues, other conditions.News Release August 4, 2023 Meeting the health challenges of climate changeMedical students at WashU and nationally are calling for more education on climate change.Outlook Magazine July 31, 2023 Scientists develop breath test that rapidly detects COVID-19 virusTest results available in less than a minute.News Release July 10, 2023 Anti-inflammatory drugs did not speed COVID-19 recovery but prevented deathsStudy could expand treatment options for patients with severe COVID-19.News Release Posts navigation 1 2 3 … 7 Next ›
