Topic: Cell Biology & Physiology Department March 8, 2023 Two-pronged immunotherapy eliminates metastatic breast cancer in miceSuggests a new approach for treating breast cancers that have spread to bone.News Release January 24, 2023 Power of cancer drugs may see boost by targeting newly ID’d pathwayResearchers discover previously unknown way cells protect their genomes during replication.News Release January 11, 2023 Study reveals obesity-related trigger that can lead to diabetesMany with elevated insulin levels also have defects in an enzyme key to fatty acid processing .News Release September 2, 2022 Low testosterone may increase risk of COVID-19 hospitalization for menBoosting testosterone in men with low levels may reduce serious illness.News Release June 3, 2022 Lishko named BJC InvestigatorMolecular biologist noted for breakthroughs in fertility, contraception.News Release May 25, 2022 Genetic roots of 3 mitochondrial diseases ID’d via new approachStudy yields 20 other clues, provides platform to pursue them.News Release May 20, 2022 Pagliarini named Hugo F. and Ina C. Urbauer ProfessorRecognized for work on mitochondria, powerhouses of the cell.News Release May 17, 2022 Protein linked to intellectual disability has complex roleFinding therapies for fragile X may depend on understanding the many ways protein’s loss affects brain.News Release December 10, 2021 Asthma may reduce risk of brain tumors — but how?Mouse study IDs immune cells as link, points to potential therapeutic approaches.News Release August 24, 2021 Why do short-lived lung infections lead to long-lasting lung damage?Study points to mechanism of post-viral lung damage; suggests targets of intervention.News Release August 5, 2021 Obituary: Michael M. Mueckler, professor emeritus of cell biology & physiology, 67Expert in blood-sugar control was associate director of diabetes center.Obituaries 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 22, 2021 Cell Biology & Physiology names Stewart vice chairCancer biologist to focus on strategic planning, trainee and faculty development.Medical Campus & Community May 7, 2021 Finding alternatives to traditional antibiotics aim of $11 million grantTeam aims to treat bacterial infections without antibiotics, develop new class of antibiotics.News Release April 29, 2021 Team developing tool to handle big data generated by advanced imaging toolWashington University collaboration aims to advance 3D imaging of living cells, tissues.News Release, Video December 2, 2020 Fitzpatrick named a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Imaging ScientistAward supports developing imaging methods, enhancing training at School of Medicine.National Leaders March 26, 2020 Pagliarini named BJC investigatorMetabolism expert known for work on the powerhouses of the cell.News Release January 6, 2020 Fitzpatrick elected to microscopy society governing councilNoted for his expertise in cellular imaging, 3D microscopy.National Leaders December 18, 2019 Scientists find way to supercharge protein productionDiscovery promises to aid production of protein-based drugs, vaccines, other biomaterials.News Release July 25, 2018 Obituary: John O. Holloszy, former director of applied physiology, 85Considered the father of modern exercise biochemistry.Obituaries March 2, 2018 $6.8 million to fund research into Cantu syndrome, cardiovascular diseaseScientists studying link between rare disease and heart health.News Release February 19, 2018 LEAP Inventor Challenge awards five Washington University research teamsFunding will help researchers turn ideas into commercially viable products and services.Medical Campus & Community February 1, 2018 Winner: 3-D movie starring lung’s blood vessel networkBioArt competition celebrates beauty of science.Medical Campus & Community October 2, 2017 Making the invisible visibleImaging center brings the science of life to light.Outlook Magazine Posts navigation 1 2 Next ›