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March 21, 2023
Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center is increasing equity for African Americans
The WashU center has become a national model for building relationships and boosting diversity in clinical trials.
Outlook Magazine
March 3, 2023
Adding antipsychotic med to antidepressant may help older adults with treatment-resistant depression
For some patients, 2 different medications better than antidepressant alone.
News Release
February 26, 2023
Why aren’t doctors screening older Americans for anxiety?
Source: New York Times
December 1, 2022
Living Well Center provides health care rather than sick care
Focus on lifestyle factors addresses chronic pain, surgery preparation, overall health.
Outlook Magazine
November 9, 2022
Rejuvenated immune cells can improve clearance of toxic waste from brain
Findings in mice suggest new therapeutic approach to Alzheimer’s, other age-related diseases.
News Release
October 28, 2022
Cellular housekeeping process implicated in fatal neurological disorder
Neurons made from Huntington’s disease patients’ skin cells shed light on cognitive decline.
News Release
September 30, 2022
Risk of Alzheimer’s dementia may be predicted with help of new tool
Demographic data, imaging results, biomarkers of study participants help determine risk.
News Release
May 9, 2022
Lenze named head of Department of Psychiatry
Noted for expertise treating depression, anxiety and cognitive issues in older adults.
News Release
February 23, 2022
Risk, resiliency in aging brain focus of $33 million grant
Multicenter team aims to understand how, why brain changes with age.
News Release
October 25, 2021
Older people’s resilience during pandemic focus of $9 million grant
Research to explore the effects of social isolation on cognitive, emotional health.
News Release
October 21, 2021
Podcast: Remaining resilient while the pandemic drags on
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on how children and adults remain resilient despite the isolation and stresses of the pandemic.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
October 20, 2021
$7.5 million to study elusive cell type important in aging, cancer, other diseases
Elusive senescent cells are subject of new national research consortium.
News Release
August 31, 2021
Fall-prevention program can help reduce harmful in-home falls by nearly 40%
Community-based program helps older adults make safety-focused modifications to their homes.
News Release
May 11, 2021
WashU, Pitt awarded $10.7 million for Alzheimer’s disease research
Study to look for genetic pathways that lead to formation of plaques, tangles.
News Release
April 22, 2021
Anti-aging compound that improves metabolic health in mice improves muscle glucose metabolism in people
Further studies underway to determine extent of clinical benefits.
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
February 20, 2021
Guilak recognized for research in cartilage engineering
Honored by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
National Leaders
December 1, 2020
Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified
In mouse study, loss of molecule contributes to disease while surplus reduces symptoms.
News Release
October 22, 2020
Alzheimer’s in adults with Down syndrome focus of multicenter NIH grant
As part of grant totaling more than $100 million, Washington University to lead research sections on Alzheimer’s development, genetics.
News Release
February 6, 2020
Abu-Amer named J. Albert Key Professor
Professorship endows research into causes of inflammation and related skeletal problems.
News Release
August 14, 2019
Genes linked to Alzheimer’s risk, resilience ID’d
Genes in the brain’s immune cells may point to strategy to protect against the disease.
News Release
July 31, 2019
Goal-oriented rehab improves recovery in older adults
Patient-centered physical, occupational therapy improves function.
News Release
June 13, 2019
Scientists gave old mice blood of the young and it made them live longer and look younger
Source: Newsweek
June 13, 2019
Aging delayed in older mice given blood component from young mice
An enzyme in blood of young mice extends life span.
News Release, Video