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September 13, 2021
Gordon receives Balzan Prize
International foundation honors work on gut microbiome research.
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September 9, 2021
$7 million to support research into how human genome works
Project will shed light on how variations in DNA affect health, disease.
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September 2, 2021
Rockwell-Hopkins named associate vice chancellor for operations, facilities
Leading more than $1 billion in construction projects, among other duties .
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September 1, 2021
Rheumatoid arthritis treated with implanted cells that release drug
In mouse study, rewired cells automatically release biologic drug in response to inflammation.
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September 1, 2021
COVID-19 transmission at school rare for children with disabilities
Weekly saliva tests contributed to low rates during previous school year.
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September 1, 2021
Early COVID-19 shutdowns helped St. Louis area avoid thousands of deaths
Delays in implementing public health orders likely would have resulted in many more hospitalizations, deaths.
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September 1, 2021
COVID-19 long-haulers at risk of developing kidney damage, disease
Attention to kidneys important part of post-COVID-19 care.
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August 31, 2021
Liquid biopsies may aid diagnosis, treatment of bladder, nerve tumors
Blood, urine biopsies could pave way for more personalized cancer therapy.
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August 31, 2021
Fall-prevention program can help reduce harmful in-home falls by nearly 40%
Community-based program helps older adults make safety-focused modifications to their homes.
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August 30, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine elicits antibodies in 90% taking immunosuppressants
However, people treated for autoimmune conditions produce weaker responses than healthy people.
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August 24, 2021
Williams named director of hospital medicine division
Recognized for expertise in quality improvement, teamwork, care transitions.
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August 24, 2021
Why do short-lived lung infections lead to long-lasting lung damage?
Study points to mechanism of post-viral lung damage; suggests targets of intervention.
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August 20, 2021
Antibody protects against broad range of COVID-19 virus variants
Targets key part of virus’ spike protein that changes little across variants.
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August 19, 2021
$6.2 million grant to fund Center for Perioperative Mental Health
Researchers to study ways to improve mental health for surgery patients.
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August 19, 2021
Antibodies block specific viruses that cause arthritis, brain infections
Could form basis of universal therapy, vaccines for alphaviruses.
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August 18, 2021
Physical activity associated with better cognition in breast cancer patients
Moderate to vigorous exercise may be important in addressing ‘chemo brain’.
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August 17, 2021
Antibodies elicited by COVID-19 vaccination effective against delta variant
Findings help explain why vaccinated people at low risk during delta surge.
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August 12, 2021
Memory disorders after viral infections focus of $8.7 million grant
Research program investigates link between viral infections, memory problems.
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August 11, 2021
Research to explore how genes, other factors affect cardiometabolic disease risk
$8.8 million to fund research into interaction of specific genes with demographic, lifestyle factors.
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August 9, 2021
$33 million to support study comparing anesthetic medications
University of Michigan and Washington University to coordinate research to determine best anesthetic care.
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August 3, 2021
Hugo named director of Medical Physics Division
Division ensures safety, accuracy of radiotherapy for cancer, cardiac arrhythmia patients.
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July 30, 2021
Siteman Cancer Center plans for 9-story outpatient facility on Medical Campus
Facility on Washington University Medical Campus will enhance patient experience, provide central home for outpatient cancer care.
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July 29, 2021
COVID-19 Exposure Notifications system launches for university community
Smartphone system complements traditional contact tracing.
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July 26, 2021
Omurtag named director of reproductive endocrinology & infertility
Physician-scientist studies how technology can improve communication about fertility issues.
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