News

December 13, 2018

New genetic clues to early-onset form of dementia

Culprit is lone error in one gene, but researchers find many potential therapeutic targets.

News Release

December 11, 2018

Artificial intelligence and the future of medicine

How big data could change health care.

News Release

December 11, 2018

Siteman Cancer Center plans 2020 opening at Memorial Hospital East

Illinois location to provide multidisciplinary care, clinical trials.

News Release

December 11, 2018

People who act out dreams needed for study

Phenomenon linked to Parkinson’s, dementia, other serious neurodegenerative diseases.

News Release

December 10, 2018

Regrowing damaged nerves hinges on shutting down key genes

Injured neurons temporarily revert to immature state.

News Release

December 7, 2018

University receives new grant to fund Amgen Scholars Program

Undergraduate research experience supports science education and innovation.

News Release

December 7, 2018

$6.3 million for center to develop new tracers for PET scans

Could improve early diagnosis, precision medicine for cancer, atherosclerosis, other diseases.

News Release

December 5, 2018

Alzheimer’s researchers receive Chan Zuckerberg Initiative funding

Research aims to show how immune system may drive neurodegenerative diseases.

News Release

December 4, 2018

Washington People: Tracy Spitznagle

Physical therapist has evolved into an advocate for women who have had difficult births.

Profiles, Washington People

December 4, 2018

Philips named co-director of infectious diseases division

Known for her work in tuberculosis.

News Release

November 30, 2018

Sadler honored by American Society of Hematology, colleagues

Physician, scientist, mentor honored for dedication to field, others.

Medical Campus & Community

November 30, 2018

Rates of chronic kidney disease, deaths outpace other diseases

Condition causing increased suffering, death in younger adults.

News Release

November 29, 2018

$20 million gift boosts multiple myeloma research

Donation establishes Paula C. and Rodger O. Riney Blood Cancer Research Initiative Fund.

News Release

November 28, 2018

Researchers find innovative ways to combat world’s deadliest bacteria

Khader, Philips, Stallings developing new therapeutics, vaccines for tuberculosis.

News Release

November 28, 2018

Medical students honor their teachers at ceremony

Faculty, residents given Distinguished Service Teaching Awards.

Medical Campus & Community

November 27, 2018

AAAS names 11 Washington University faculty as fellows

Faculty join world's largest general scientific society.

News Release

November 26, 2018

Alcohol dependence, psychiatric disorders share genetic links

Key alcoholism gene influences how quickly body metabolizes alcohol.

News Release

November 21, 2018

Common probiotic no help to young kids with stomach virus

Study examined children with diarrhea in nation’s emergency rooms.

News Release, Video

November 20, 2018

Will we ever cure Alzheimer’s?

Source: New York Times

November 20, 2018

Audrey Odom John at TEDx

Physician-scientist developing malaria breath test.

Medical Campus & Community, Video

November 20, 2018

MRI scans shows promise in predicting dementia

Brain changes evident in scans before memory, cognitive decline.

News Release

November 15, 2018

Doctors still advise against marijuana for pregnant and breastfeeding women

Source: Reuters

November 15, 2018

Brain, muscle cells found lurking in kidney organoids grown in lab

Researchers find simple way to prevent wayward cells from developing.

News Release

November 13, 2018

Cordell Institute signs ‘Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace’

Signatories include many European countries, global corporations and NGOs.

News Release

November 13, 2018

Washington People: Jennifer Silva

Pediatric cardiologist views the heart through a new lens.

Video, Washington People

November 12, 2018

New concussion recommendations for kids

Light activity, electronics OK during recovery.

News Release

November 9, 2018

Cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s genetically linked

Managing cholesterol, triglycerides may reduce Alzheimer’s risk, study suggests.

News Release

November 8, 2018

Link between autoimmune, heart disease explained in mice

Immune cells cause cholesterol to be trapped in blood vessels.

News Release

November 6, 2018

$11.5 million supports innovation in leukemia research

NIH extends support for School of Medicine’s leukemia program.

News Release

November 5, 2018

First-of-its-kind surgery allows child with polio-like illness AFM to walk again

Source: CBS News

November 5, 2018

First endowed deanship

Honoring the contributions of past, present and future medical school deans.

Outlook Magazine

November 2, 2018

$3 million to help expand Wolfram syndrome research

Grant to renew annual clinic, advance understanding of rare disorder.

News Release