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November 8, 2021
International Alzheimer’s clinical trial to test two drugs in combination
Drugs targeting amyloid, tau to be evaluated together.
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November 5, 2021
Bhayani named director of urologic surgery
Will add to role as chief medical officer of Washington University Physicians.
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November 5, 2021
New strategy against treatment-resistant prostate cancer identified
RNA molecule suppresses prostate tumor growth.
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November 5, 2021
Cancer moonshot grant funds research into reducing health disparities
Will engage patients, survivors in studying rare cancer, tumors affecting African Americans.
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November 3, 2021
Popular heart failure drug no better than older drug in sickest patients
Study suggests older drug may be safer for an advanced form of heart failure.
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November 2, 2021
Enhanced therapeutic foods improve cognition in malnourished children
DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, can improve language, social, motor skills.
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October 29, 2021
$15 million gift to strengthen life science education, research across university
DBBS to be renamed Roy and Diana Vagelos Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences.
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October 26, 2021
Hookworms have potential to protect soldiers from chemical, biological weapons
Grant funds development of ‘living factories’ to produce antibodies, anti-nerve agents.
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October 25, 2021
Glatz to lead pediatric cardiology division
Pediatric cardiologist focused on spectrum of congenital heart disease.
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October 25, 2021
Older people’s resilience during pandemic focus of $9 million grant
Research to explore the effects of social isolation on cognitive, emotional health.
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October 21, 2021
Merck Foundation to fund professorships for early-career physician-scientists
Gift aimed at supporting School of Medicine researchers from populations underrepresented in medicine, biomedical sciences.
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October 20, 2021
$7.5 million to study elusive cell type important in aging, cancer, other diseases
Elusive senescent cells are subject of new national research consortium.
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October 20, 2021
Hit the sleep ‘sweet spot’ to keep brain sharp
Too little and too much sleep linked to cognitive decline.
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October 18, 2021
Achilefu, Luby elected to National Academy of Medicine
Membership is one of highest U.S. honors in health, medicine.
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October 18, 2021
Drug helps sensory neurons regrow in the mouse central nervous system
Targeting support cells with cholesterol drug could improve recovery after spinal cord injury.
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October 18, 2021
African American breast cancer patients less likely to receive genetic counseling, testing
Studies find physicians are less likely to refer Black women for those services.
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October 18, 2021
Park named Margery Campbell Fort Professor of Neurological Surgery
Recognized for pioneering accomplishments in pediatric neurosurgery.
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October 18, 2021
Emotional aspects of chronic pain isolated in brain circuitry
Animal study could help ID new treatment targets for negative emotions linked to pain .
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October 12, 2021
Common respiratory virus manipulates immune genes to protect itself
Findings could lead to better therapies for respiratory syncytial virus infection.
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October 11, 2021
Antiviral compound blocks SARS-CoV-2 from entering cells
New compound also could be effective against other coronaviruses.
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October 7, 2021
$12.2 million to fund new Conte Center to study neurosteroids
Complements efforts of Taylor Family Institute to develop treatments for psychiatric illness.
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October 6, 2021
Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trial underway
Washington University part of national Moderna study.
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October 5, 2021
$35 million to support study of sleep disorder linked to neurodegeneration
International team seeks hidden signs of brain damage in REM behavior disorder.
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October 5, 2021
NIH awards 4 medical school scientists prestigious ‘high-risk, high-reward’ grants
Richards, Laidlaw, Orvedahl, Shmuylovich chosen for their innovative research projects.
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