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First-year medical students pose for a socially distanced class portrait in their new white coats. The students are lined up on a green lawn in the shape of an arch, to represent the rollout of the new Gateway Curriculum.

April 5, 2021

Significant firsts for entering class of 2020

First-year medical students undertake new Gateway Curriculum in pandemic.

Outlook Magazine

April 19, 2021

Gordon study on childhood malnutrition honored for its impact
Clinical Research Forum awards studies with immediate impact on health, well-being of patients.
National Leaders
April 19, 2021

Darcy receives Gold Medal from interventional radiology society
Recognized for advancing use of radiology to improve patient care.
National Leaders
April 16, 2021

Washington University researchers to design detectors of airborne SARS-CoV-2
Alzheimer’s researchers, aerosol engineer team up to develop rapid screening tools.
News Release
April 16, 2021

Hammond receives Merck research fellowship
Cardiologist honored for research in cardiovascular health disparities.
National Leaders
April 16, 2021

Njoku named director of pediatric anesthesiology division
Also becomes anesthesiologist-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
News Release
April 16, 2021

Women seeking help for unmet needs often overdue for cervical cancer screenings
Interventions beyond health navigators are needed to ensure access to prevention services.
News Release
April 15, 2021

Treatment not always needed to prevent vision loss in patients with elevated eye pressure
Landmark study shows most patients with elevated pressure don’t go on to lose vision.
News Release
April 13, 2021

Consortium to investigate role of neurofilament light chain in neurodegenerative diseases
School of Medicine researchers help lead academic-industry partnership.
News Release
April 13, 2021

Odibo named director of maternal-fetal & ultrasound division in OB-GYN
Physician-scientist studies prenatal diagnostic techniques, placental development.
News Release
April 12, 2021

Limbrick appointed to St. Louis Regional Health Commission
Pediatric neurosurgeon will help maintain health-care safety net in St. Louis.
National Leaders
April 12, 2021

Feldman, Khader, Philips elected to American Academy of Microbiology
Recognized for research on TB, hospital-acquired infections.
National Leaders
April 9, 2021

Gordon receives Kober Medal
‘Father of microbiome’ honored by Association of American Physicians.
News Release, Video
April 9, 2021

Genomic testing services in pathology & immunology department to be expanded
Changes aimed at improving diagnosis of cancer, inherited diseases.
News Release
April 7, 2021

Nearly half of the new US virus infections are in just 5 states
Source: Associated Press
April 7, 2021

For malnourished children, a new type of microbiome-directed food boosts growth
New food is designed to nurture healthy gut microbes.
News Release
April 6, 2021

For breastfeeding moms, COVID-19 vaccinations may also protect babies
Major boost in COVID-19 antibodies seen in breast milk after vaccination.
News Release
April 1, 2021

Sacks named division director in plastic and reconstructive surgery
Surgeon also installed as Shoenberg endowed chair.
News Release
April 1, 2021

Mice with hallucination-like behaviors reveal insight into psychotic illness
Study in mice and people offers new approach to investigating mental illnesses.
News Release
April 1, 2021

Study predicts which kids hospitalized with RSV likely to worsen
Children with high levels of defective viral genomes likely to get even sicker.
News Release
March 31, 2021

Obituary: Charles Kilo, professor of clinical medicine, 94
Pioneer in diabetes treatment, philanthropist.
Obituaries
March 31, 2021

Chemo for glioblastoma may work better in morning than evening
Study indicates timing of chemotherapy could improve treatment for deadly brain cancer.
News Release
March 31, 2021

Each of 3 COVID-19 vaccines provides effective protection against serious illness
Public encouraged to take first vaccine available.
Medical Campus & Community
March 29, 2021

Brain Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer Center
Neurosurgeon and scientist Albert H. Kim appointed director.
News Release
March 24, 2021

Podcast: After a year of COVID-19, vaccines making life better but it’s not over
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' brings back our first guest to discuss where we’ve been during the pandemic and what’s to come.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
March 24, 2021

Scientists find genetic link to clogged arteries
Independent of cholesterol, gene variants raise risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure.
News Release
March 24, 2021

Zika virus helps destroy deadly brain cancer in mice
Virus-based therapy may unlock potential of immunotherapy for glioblastoma.
News Release
March 23, 2021

Students celebrate Match Day virtually or masked, socially distanced
Physicians-to-be learn their destinations for residency training.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
March 19, 2021

COVID-19 transmission rare in schools with masking, distancing, contact tracing
Safe, in-person learning focus of CDC collaboration.
News Release
March 18, 2021

Researchers elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation
Dickson, Edelson, Musiek, Philips and Stitziel honored.
National Leaders
March 18, 2021

Can changes in driving habits predict cognitive decline in older adults?
$10 million in grants supports studies on impact of Alzheimer’s, depression on driving.
News Release
March 17, 2021

Brain rewires itself after injury ‘on the edge of what’s compatible with life’
Stroke suffered as newborn went undetected for 13 years.
News Release
March 15, 2021

International Alzheimer’s clinical trial to test tau drugs
Antibody is first of 3 tau drugs to be evaluated.
News Release
March 12, 2021

Miner named Slatopolsky Professor of Medicine in Nephrology
Nephrologist noted for research aimed at developing new treatments for kidney diseases.
News Release
March 11, 2021

Combating COVID-19: Labs pivot to fight a common enemy
Labs retooled to investigate how the virus causes disease and to develop drugs, vaccines and diagnostics.
Outlook Magazine
March 11, 2021

Foodborne fungus impairs intestinal wound healing in Crohn’s disease
Study in mice, people suggests new approaches to treating symptoms.
News Release
March 10, 2021

Podcast: Loss of smell, heart problems common symptoms for long-haulers
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' discusses how School of Medicine physicians are working to help patients with lingering problems following COVID-19.
Podcast, Show Me the Science