June 28, 2021 COVID-19 vaccine generates immune structures critical for lasting immunity Vaccines likely induce strong, persistent immunity to COVID-19.News Release July 26, 2021 Omurtag named director of reproductive endocrinology & infertilityPhysician-scientist studies how technology can improve communication about fertility issues.News Release July 23, 2021 Tao named chief of pediatric radiologyAlso becomes radiologist-in-chief at St. Louis Children's Hospital.News Release July 22, 2021 ‘Good cholesterol’ may protect liverStudy in mice, human blood samples, suggests HDL from the intestine may prevent liver inflammation.News Release July 20, 2021 Podcast: Pregnant women, new moms and vaccinesThis episode of 'Show Me the Science' looks at how doctors have tried to protect themselves, their babies and their patients during the pandemic. .Podcast, Show Me the Science July 20, 2021 School of Medicine staff members honored with 2020, 2021 service awardsDean, Faculty Practice Plan celebrate staff for research and operations support, clinical service.Medical Campus & Community, Video July 16, 2021 Prabhu named cardiovascular division directorCardiologist’s research focuses on how immune system contributes to heart failure.News Release July 16, 2021 Scientists say COVID-19 booster shots aren’t needed yet—here’s whySource: National Geographic July 16, 2021 Covid-19 immune response could be long lasting, but variants present risksSource: Wall Street Journal July 14, 2021 US COVID-19 cases rising again, doubling over three weeksSource: Associated Press July 13, 2021 mRNA vaccines may pack more persistent punch against COVID-19 than thoughtSource: NIH Director's Blog July 12, 2021 Landmark gene therapy trial points to a wider window to alter course of rare diseaseSource: STAT July 12, 2021 Alcohol abuse is on the rise, but doctors too often fail to treat itSource: New York Times July 8, 2021 New Alzheimer’s treatment targets identifiedStudy points to FDA-approved drugs that have potential to slow or reverse brain damage.News Release July 5, 2021 Colon cancer is rising in younger adults. Do sugary drinks play a role?Source: New York Times July 2, 2021 Aagaard, Scheel, Stanton named vice chancellorsRecognized for their expertise in medical education, clinical affairs, medical finance and administration.News Release July 1, 2021 COVID-19 aggravates antibiotic misuse in IndiaSales of antibiotics soar as threat of drug-resistant bacteria worsens.News Release June 29, 2021 Bringing life-saving therapy to cancer patients in GuatemalaWashU Med collaborates to install radiation machine at Guatemala's only cancer clinic for the poor.Outlook Magazine June 29, 2021 Cell-based immunotherapy shows promise against melanomaEffective against blood cancers, natural killer cells also may be effective against solid tumors.News Release June 28, 2021 Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are likely to produce long-lasting immunity, study suggestsSource: New York Times June 24, 2021 Virus that causes COVID-19 can find alternate route to infect cellsCOVID-19 drugs, vaccines still effective against mutating virus.News Release June 24, 2021 Obituary: Regina Abel, occupational therapy instructor, 70Expert in animal-assisted therapy focused on role of animals in rehabilitation, education.Obituaries June 24, 2021 Podcast: Vaccinating kids against COVID-19 likely to enhance school safetyThis episode of 'Show Me the Science' discusses safety for kids when school resumes, as well as treating children who have become seriously ill from COVID-19.Podcast, Show Me the Science June 23, 2021 New snack foods nurture healthy gut microbiomeMicrobiome-modifying foods designed with specific combinations of plant fibers.News Release June 22, 2021 Lee named head of Department of NeurologyRecognized for expertise in brain injury, impact as mentor.News Release June 22, 2021 Cell Biology & Physiology names Stewart vice chairCancer biologist to focus on strategic planning, trainee and faculty development.Medical Campus & Community June 22, 2021 Siteman Cancer Center advances proton therapy careCenter to add pencil beam scanning to original proton therapy unit, among other advances.News Release June 21, 2021 Investigational Alzheimer’s drug improves biomarkers of the diseaseInternational clinical trial yields mixed results with unclear cognitive effects but promising biomarker results.News Release June 21, 2021 Protein linked to heart health, disease a potential therapeutic target for dementiaBrain protein reduces Alzheimer’s-like brain damage in mice.News Release June 21, 2021 COVID-19 dual-antibody therapies effective against variants in animal studyCombination therapies appear to prevent emergence of drug resistance.News Release June 17, 2021 Blood cancer patients with COVID-19 fare better with convalescent plasmaRetrospective study also indicates outcomes of critically ill patients in ICU improve when given antibodies from recovered COVID-19 patients.News Release June 16, 2021 Ravichandran named BJC investigatorWorld-renowned immunologist studies how body clears itself of dying cells.News Release June 16, 2021 Immune system protein may defend against deadly intestinal disease in babiesFindings may lead to new therapies for necrotizing enterocolitis.News Release June 15, 2021 Immunologist joins Colonna lab as Pew Latin American FellowFachi will study role of healthy gut bacteria in immunity.National Leaders June 15, 2021 School-based COVID-19 testing initiative focuses on vulnerable populations$8 million for projects in St. Louis County and Maryland aimed at safely returning students, teachers to classrooms.News Release June 15, 2021 What makes us sneeze?Molecules, nerve cells in brain trigger sneezes; understanding may point to ways to quell spread of infectious viruses.News Release June 15, 2021 4 physician-scientists named Dean’s ScholarsProgram supports doctors who want to conduct basic science research.Medical Campus & Community Posts navigation 1 2 3 … 93 Next ›
