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October 16, 2020

Immune modulator drugs for COVID-19 focus of major NIH clinical trial

Phase 3 trial involves hospitalized patients with moderate to severe disease.

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October 19, 2020

Barch, Bateman elected to National Academy of Medicine
Research into psychological disorders, Alzheimer’s disease earned the two one of the most prestigious honors in health, medical field.
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October 15, 2020

Neuroscientist Ponce named a 2020 Packard fellow
One of only 20 nationwide to achieve this honor.
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October 14, 2020

DeSelm honored for early-career contributions
Radiation oncologist recognized for breakthroughs in analyzing living cells.
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October 13, 2020

Role of gut viruses in inflammatory bowel disease is focus of $8.5 million grant
Tools developed to probe the virome could aid in variety of research .
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October 12, 2020

Racial differences in Alzheimer’s research focus of $15 million grant
Study investigates whether biological markers of Alzheimer’s in white patients also apply to African Americans.
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October 9, 2020

New discovery could help improve cancer vaccines
Scientists identify key features of mutated tumor proteins vital for vaccine development.
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October 6, 2020

Brain inflammation in Parkinson’s disease focus of $3.2 million grant
Study probes inflammation’s role in spreading brain damage; may have implications for MS, Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.
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October 5, 2020

Nobel awarded to Charles Rice for hepatitis C discoveries at Washington University School of Medicine
Research fueled advances that have saved millions of lives.
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October 2, 2020

Basis of developmental disabilities focus of $11.3 million in grants
Research to examine genetic, environmental factors linked to such disabilities and how to improve lives of those affected.
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October 2, 2020

Pediatrics names vice chairs in clinical investigation, clinical informatics
Dharnidharka, Lozovatsky named to newly created roles.
Medical Campus & Community
October 1, 2020

Podcast: The making of a fast, accurate saliva test for COVID-19
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on a saliva test developed by School of Medicine scientists to detect the virus that causes COVID-19.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
September 29, 2020

Kerschensteiner honored for work with neural circuits, visual system
Lauded by Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
National Leaders
September 28, 2020

Cerebral palsy also has genetic underpinnings
Long thought a disease of environmental triggers, new study finds rare mutations in single genes that can cause disorder.
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September 24, 2020

‘A journey of a lifetime’
Students embark on medical journeys during pandemic, new curriculum rollout.
Medical Campus & Community
September 24, 2020

Antibodies protect against wide range of influenza B virus strains
Findings point the way to developing a broad-spectrum flu drug.
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September 22, 2020

Cancer centers to address pandemic’s impact on cancer prevention, treatment
As a participating site, Siteman Cancer Cancer will help examine how COVID-19 is affecting medically underserved populations..
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September 18, 2020

Maddox selected as American College of Cardiology trustee
Will serve three-year term on organization’s board of trustees.
National Leaders
September 17, 2020

Westerhouse honored with AAMC Distinguished Service Award
Head of Medical Public Affairs recognized by Association of American Medical Colleges Group on Institutional Advancement.
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September 17, 2020

Schwarz elected vice president of radiation research society
Radiation oncologist will become society president in 2022.
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September 17, 2020

Buchman elected president of neurotology society
Head of otolaryngology first will serve year as president-elect.
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September 16, 2020

Gutmann receives award from neurological association
Honored for work on role of immune system in brain tumors.
National Leaders
September 16, 2020

Podcast: COVID-19, social media and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' examines problems the pandemic causes for those with developmental disabilities, and how social media increases stress related to the virus.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
September 14, 2020

Older people with early, asymptomatic Alzheimer’s at risk of falls
Even without cognitive problems, those with Alzheimer’s-related brain damage at increased risk of falls.
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September 14, 2020

Baldridge named infectious diseases investigator
Award supports research on diarrhea-causing viruses.
National Leaders
September 14, 2020

Immune system affects mind and body, study indicates
Immune cells produce molecule that influences vigilance, alertness in mice.
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September 11, 2020

Imaging agent developed at Washington University spotlights inflammation
Animal study of Galuminox promising for lung disease; has potential uses in cancer, diabetes, COVID-19, other diseases.
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September 8, 2020

Adeoye named head of new emergency medicine department
First to hold BJC HealthCare Distinguished Professorship of Emergency Medicine.
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September 4, 2020

Rubenstein named director of pediatric allergy and pulmonary medicine division
Physician-scientist noted for expertise in cystic fibrosis.
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September 3, 2020

Global trial to test whether MMR vaccine protects front-line health-care workers against COVID-19
Vaccine may strengthen immune response to viral infections; trial to enroll up to 30,000 health-care workers .
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September 2, 2020

$10 million in grants aimed at preventing organ rejection after transplantation
Researchers to study how immune cells respond after lung, heart transplants.
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September 1, 2020

Telemedicine health clinic opens for employees and dependents 18 and older
WashU Express Care began offering services online Sept. 1.
Medical Campus & Community
August 31, 2020

College students access eating disorders therapy via phone app
Multi-university study shows app can help students reduce symptoms, ease depression.
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August 31, 2020

Study provides insight on how to build a better flu vaccine
New approach enables scientists to see how immune system responds to vaccination.
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August 28, 2020

Genetic mutations may be linked to infertility, early menopause
Gene in fruit flies, worms, zebrafish, mice and people may help explain some fertility issues.
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August 28, 2020

COVID-19 disproportionately affects developmentally disabled
In great need of in-person supports, developmentally disabled are overlooked in pandemic-related decisions, experts say.
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August 27, 2020

Novel clinical trial launched to test multiple therapeutics to treat COVID-19
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