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July 31, 2024

Nasal COVID-19 vaccine halts transmission

Study in hamsters indicates vaccines targeting nose, mouth may be key to controlling spread of respiratory infections.

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September 5, 2024
Pollina named Rita Allen Foundation Scholar
Developmental biologist receives grant for early-career scientists to support her research on aging, longevity.
National Leaders
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
September 4, 2024
Novel immunotherapy improves recovery from spinal cord injury
Mouse study shows engineered immune cell therapy protects damaged neurons.
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August 27, 2024
Groves named head of developmental biology
Noted for expertise in inner ear development, hearing loss research.
News Release
August 23, 2024
Multiple sclerosis appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease
Findings could point to new strategies to treat Alzheimer’s.
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August 20, 2024
Cooper named inaugural French professor
Physician-scientist specializes in rare genetic immune disorders.
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August 15, 2024
Zebrafish use surprising strategy to regrow spinal cord
Detailed blueprint of nerve cells’ dramatic changes could help identify ways to heal spinal cord damage.
News Release
August 14, 2024
Obituary: Anjali Bhorade, associate professor of ophthalmology, 51
Physician-scientist was highly regarded for research, compassionate patient care.
Obituaries
August 9, 2024
Mahajan named Urologic Surgery Research Professor
Pioneering scientist has developed new approaches to understanding, treating prostate cancer.
News Release
August 8, 2024
Robinson, Schwarz recognized by radiation oncology society
Acknowledged for contributions to field.
National Leaders
August 6, 2024
Drug bypasses suppressive immune cells to unleash immunotherapy
Mouse study addresses problem of immune system self-sabotaging cancer treatments.
News Release
August 2, 2024
Potential drug effective against flesh-eating bacteria
Could combat serious antibiotic-resistant infections, mouse study indicates .
News Release
August 1, 2024
Aging-related genomic culprit found in Alzheimer’s disease
With new technique, patient-derived neurons accurately model late-onset Alzheimer’s, point to potential treatments.
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 26, 2024
25 Washington University members selected for medical honor society
Faculty, alumni, trainees join this year’s class of Alpha Omega Alpha.
National Leaders
July 25, 2024
Wahl honored for leadership in nuclear medicine and imaging
Radiologist developed new cancer therapies, established research fund.
National Leaders
July 25, 2024
Fort Neuroscience Research Building earns LEED Gold
Design considered environment, energy use from interior lighting to exterior landscape.
Medical Campus & Community
July 23, 2024
Vedantham honored for innovation in interventional radiology
Recognized for advances in image-guided therapies for venous blood clots.
Source: Physician-scientist recognized for thrombosis research, new therapies
July 23, 2024
Pagliarini named HHMI Investigator
Prestigious award will fund research on mitochondria and related disorders for seven years.
News Release
July 22, 2024
Fehniger Named to Lymphoma Research Foundation Advisory Board
Joins group of lymphoma experts who guide organization’s research program.
National Leaders
July 22, 2024
Can we predict who will develop migraine headaches?
Adolescents focus of research on brain connectivity, hormones, pain sensitivity in determining migraine risk.
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July 17, 2024
Risk of long COVID declined over course of pandemic
Drop attributed mostly to vaccination but remaining risk still significant.
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July 17, 2024
Psilocybin generates psychedelic experience by disrupting brain network
Study advances efforts to harness drug's mind-altering power to treat mental illness.
News Release
July 15, 2024
Blake essay recognized by Lasker Foundation
Writer advocates for global equity in microbiome research.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders
July 12, 2024
Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infections
In fruit flies and mice, scientists ID possible way to block muscle fatigue in long COVID, other diseases.
News Release
July 11, 2024
García-Reyes, Castro named to Gilliam Fellows Program
Howard Hughes Medical Institute honors duo’s research.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders
July 11, 2024
Disparidades raciales en la demencia estan determinadas por factores sociales
Un estudio confirma que las diferencias raciales en la función cognitiva no se deben a diferencias en el origen genético.
News Release
July 11, 2024
Racial disparities in dementia determined by social factors
Study indicates racial differences in cognitive function not due to genetic ancestry.
News Release
July 3, 2024
Rosa-Molinar named director of cellular imaging center
Researcher brings expertise in novel microscopy approaches.
Medical Campus & Community
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
July 2, 2024
Zayed to lead new Division of Surgical Sciences
Vascular surgeon to advance innovative patient care, research.
News Release
June 27, 2024
Midwest Center for AIDS Research to help end regional HIV epidemic
St. Louis-based center unites scientists, public health experts, nonprofits to fight virus.
News Release
June 26, 2024
Gomez-Lopez receives award to study pregnancy complications
Burroughs Wellcome Fund to support research on maternal-fetal interface, method to predict preterm labor, birth.
National Leaders
June 25, 2024
Washington People: Amy Zhou
Hematologist values connections with patients, pursues research to improve treatments.
Medical Campus & Community, Profiles, Washington People
June 24, 2024
WashU Medicine launches Center for Translational Bioinformatics
Center will support new collaborations, infrastructure to accelerate precision medicine.
News Release
June 21, 2024
Stitziel honored by American Heart Association
Cardiologist recognized for contributions to genomics, precision medicine.
National Leaders