January 12, 2023 Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows Findings suggest new approach to treating Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.News Release February 3, 2023 Walter named deputy chief information officerAlso named associate vice chancellor; will deliver information technology strategy.News Release February 2, 2023 Miller receives Rainwater Prize for Brain ResearchHonored for work developing new kind of therapy for neurodegenerative diseases.National Leaders February 2, 2023 Pediatric primary care on the front lines of teen mental health crisisDepression screenings, following up on mental health concerns have become important aspects of pediatric care.Medical Campus & Community January 31, 2023 Podcast: Recognizing, caring for dementia patients in the emergency departmentThis episode of 'Show Me the Science' looks at steps being taken to make it easier for people with dementia to navigate emergency room visits.Podcast, Show Me the Science January 31, 2023 Swamidass named AAAS fellowRecognized for contributions to computational biology, outreach to faith communities.News Release January 27, 2023 Patients with brain cancer may benefit from treatment to boost white blood cellsBlocking immune suppressor cells in mice with glioblastoma improved survival .News Release January 27, 2023 Kwon named chair of epidemiology society research committeeNoted for leadership in infection prevention, hospital epidemiology.National Leaders January 26, 2023 WashU Medicine to no longer participate in U.S. News & World Report rankingsDean announces decision in letter to Medical Campus.Medical Campus & Community January 26, 2023 Gordon receives Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research'Father of the field' honored for gut microbiome research.News Release January 25, 2023 Cancer genomics database recognized as global biodata resourceCIViC database connects cancer mutations to possible treatments.National Leaders January 25, 2023 Garcia named best Latinx department headBiochemistry leader recognized by Vanderbilt University during Hispanic, Latin Heritage Month.National Leaders January 25, 2023 CWE MetroLink Station redesign recognized by architectural organizationRenovation focused on reducing pedestrian congestion, improving safety.Medical Campus & Community January 25, 2023 Obituary: Jennifer Miller, Siteman media and marketing administrator, 33Was committed to helping others with cancer.Obituaries January 25, 2023 Could getting Covid raise cholesterol?Source: NBC News January 24, 2023 Power of cancer drugs may see boost by targeting newly ID’d pathwayResearchers discover previously unknown way cells protect their genomes during replication.News Release January 23, 2023 Many patients aren’t getting best quality lung cancer surgery: StudySource: U.S. News & World Report January 18, 2023 Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across USResearchers identify measures to improve treatment quality, health outcomes.News Release January 13, 2023 Newberry named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist ScholarGastroenterologist is internationally regarded expert on inflammatory bowel diseases.News Release January 11, 2023 Some hospitalized patients’ infections may develop from their own bacteriaStudy in mice indicates medical interventions can awaken dormant, hidden bacteria.News Release January 11, 2023 Study reveals obesity-related trigger that can lead to diabetesMany with elevated insulin levels also have defects in an enzyme key to fatty acid processing .News Release January 10, 2023 Sustainability key focus in Neuroscience Research Building constructionFacility on track to achieve LEED Gold certification.Medical Campus & Community January 4, 2023 Fungi that cause serious lung infections are now found throughout the U.SSource: Science News January 2, 2023 Dry eye disease alters how the eye’s cornea heals itself after injuryMouse study IDs gene and protein that could be targets for therapy.News Release December 29, 2022 Study reveals how chronic blood cancer transitions to aggressive diseaseFindings could lead to new therapies, prevention strategies.News Release December 24, 2022 Obituary: Emil Raphael Unanue, renowned immunologist, 88Former department head and noted scientist altered course of immunology research.Obituaries December 21, 2022 Podcast: Brain-related issues can linger after patients recover from COVID-19This episode of 'Show Me the Science' discusses one of the most common problems associated with long COVID-19.Podcast, Show Me the Science December 21, 2022 Shu Jiang named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list for health careRecognized for work in addressing racial disparities in breast cancer.National Leaders December 19, 2022 Eberlein elected chair of American College of Surgeons boardWill chair Board of Regents' finance and executive committees.National Leaders December 15, 2022 Vaccines’ real-world effectiveness studied with $12.5 million grant from CDCResearchers will investigate vaccine efficacy; immune response to flu, COVID-19.News Release December 14, 2022 WashU, Eisai form drug discovery collaborationFocus is on therapies for Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.News Release December 13, 2022 Exercise, mindfulness don’t appear to boost cognitive function in older adultsIn healthy older adults, neither led to measurable improvements after 6 months, 18 months.News Release December 9, 2022 Odibo named Lang endowed chair in OB-GYNPhysician-scientist noted for expertise in prenatal diagnosis, fetal care.News Release December 9, 2022 WashU’s nasal COVID-19 vaccine approved for use as booster in IndiaMany more people now eligible for vaccine delivered via nose drops.News Release December 8, 2022 Millar honored by graduate medical education groupAward honors excellence in program coordinating, accreditation.National Leaders December 8, 2022 Poirier honored with Goodman Legacy AwardRecognizes physician’s commitment to helping individuals with mental illness.National Leaders December 7, 2022 Some forms of childhood malnutrition, stunting may be preventable with vaccinesIn mice, vaccination prevents gut damage linked to toxin from diarrhea-causing bacteria.News Release Posts navigation 1 2 3 … 105 Next ›
