Pediatrics August 5, 2026 Preparing children and teens for ‘back-to-school’ sleep schedule shiftsSource: KMOV July 9, 2026 St. Louis Children’s Hospital and WashU Medicine to open pediatric specialty care center in WentzvilleNew outpatient facility is expected to open in 2027.News Release May 8, 2026 New clues to disease severity identified in alpha1-antitrypsin deficiencyDiscovery reveals a novel cellular process that protects against liver disease caused by toxic protein buildup.News Release March 9, 2026 17-year-old returns to cheering after rare combined heart, kidney double transplantSource: Good Morning America February 24, 2026 A risk factor for liver disease: your parent’s body weightStudy shows risk for common liver disorder starts much earlier in life than thought.News Release February 5, 2026 New pediatric mental health hospital aims to close critical care gap in St. LouisSource: St. Louis Magazine January 22, 2026 Breathing disruptions during sleep widespread in newborns with severe spina bifidaStudy reveals gap in screening and treatment that could improve developmental outcomes.News Release December 24, 2025 Stimulant ADHD medications work differently than thoughtBrain areas affected by the drugs control reward and wakefulness, not attention, study shows.News Release October 13, 2025 WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children’s Hospital team performs first pediatric “domino” partial heart transplant in MidwestThe St. Louis Children's Hospital, WashU Medicine Heart Center has become one of only eight programs in the nation to perform this rare, lifesaving procedure.News Release September 9, 2025 Microbiome instability linked to poor growth in kidsStudy may pave path to diagnose, treat malnutrition.News Release August 22, 2025 Research explores genetics underlying immune system disorders$12 million grant from NIH supports effort to understand, diagnose immune deficiencies.News Release June 27, 2025 Early intervention changes trajectory for depressed preschoolersSeveral months of parent-child therapy program yields positive effects for years, study finds.News Release June 26, 2025 Region’s first patient receives sickle cell gene therapyNebraska patient seeks cure for devastating disease from WashU Medicine pediatric specialists at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.News Release, Video April 28, 2025 In a first for St. Louis, patient completes new gene therapy to cure sickle cell diseaseSource: St. Louis Post-Dispatch February 20, 2025 Undiagnosed diseases clinic expands outreach to underserved communitiesCollaboration with St. Louis Integrated Health Network aims to help more people with mysterious illnesses.News Release February 14, 2025 WashU Medicine launches center for rare diseasesNew effort unites vast rare disease network to advance research, therapies.News Release February 13, 2025 Study highlights barriers to genetic testing for Black childrenWashU Medicine’s pediatric neurology uses findings to improve testing access for kids with suspected genetic disorders.News Release January 24, 2025 NIH awards $10 million to study human viromeWashU Medicine labs contribute to a new collaborative program designed to demystify the human body’s resident viruses.News Release January 15, 2025 Fatal neurodegenerative disease in kids also affects the bowelGene therapy, in mice modeling Batten disease, found to slow symptoms, extend lifespan .News Release December 26, 2024 Giving healthy kids antibiotics saves lives. There’s a catch.In the News October 31, 2024 Researchers solve medical mystery of neurological symptoms in kidsStudy identifies genes that cause rare, undiagnosed brain malformations.News Release August 20, 2024 Cooper named inaugural French professorPhysician-scientist specializes in rare genetic immune disorders.News Release May 28, 2024 Washington University researchers consulting people of St. Louis on whether to participate in trauma research study to investigate treatment strategies for injured children who are bleeding to deathNews Release April 19, 2024 International trials underway for childhood malnutrition therapy developed at WashUGift from Andy Newman supports world-changing research on the gut microbiome.Medical Campus & Community, News Release April 4, 2024 Pruitt named director of academic pediatrics divisionRecognized for developing, leading growth of clinical programs.News Release March 20, 2024 Thompson named director of pediatric neurosurgeryPhysician-scientist’s focus is on pediatric brain tumors.News Release January 25, 2024 Pediatric Heart Network names medical school a core site for heart disease researchWill team up with Children’s Hospital Colorado as part of network to improve pediatric heart health.News Release January 3, 2024 Metabolism-boosting, bile acid-reducing drugs improve gut healthFindings in mice indicate new approach may help children with stunted growth.News Release October 31, 2023 Cooper named director of pediatric rheumatology & immunology divisionRecognized for clinical care, research in immunodeficiency, immune dysregulation.News Release October 16, 2023 Hunstad named inaugural Strauss ProfessorPediatric infectious diseases specialist recognized for excellence in mentoring.News Release October 6, 2023 Brozanski installed as inaugural Gould professor of pediatric quality and safetyNeonatologist recognized for leading development of systemwide standards of care.News Release October 2, 2023 $8 million awarded to study root causes of brain cell death in fatal pediatric diseasesTeam science approach leverages expertise of researchers from diverse fields.News Release September 22, 2023 $5 million for research on immune responses to cancer-causing virus in immunocompromised kidsProblem common in organ transplant recipients.News Release August 25, 2023 Gill installed as inaugural Nash professor in pediatricsPhysician-scientist noted for research involving respiratory diseases in children.News Release July 26, 2023 Newland named inaugural Schnuck chair in pediatric infectious diseasesPediatrician noted for research involving COVID-19.News Release June 16, 2023 Martin to lead pediatric surgery divisionSurgeon-scientist also to be surgeon-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.News Release Posts navigation 1 2 3 … 7 Next ›
