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March 8, 2023
Two-pronged immunotherapy eliminates metastatic breast cancer in mice
Suggests 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 pathway
Researchers discover previously unknown way cells protect their genomes during replication.
News Release
January 11, 2023
Study reveals obesity-related trigger that can lead to diabetes
Many 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 men
Boosting testosterone in men with low levels may reduce serious illness.
News Release
June 3, 2022
Lishko named BJC Investigator
Molecular biologist noted for breakthroughs in fertility, contraception.
News Release
May 25, 2022
Genetic roots of 3 mitochondrial diseases ID’d via new approach
Study yields 20 other clues, provides platform to pursue them.
News Release
May 20, 2022
Pagliarini named Hugo F. and Ina C. Urbauer Professor
Recognized for work on mitochondria, powerhouses of the cell.
News Release
May 17, 2022
Protein linked to intellectual disability has complex role
Finding 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, 67
Expert 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 cells
COVID-19 drugs, vaccines still effective against mutating virus.
News Release
June 22, 2021
Cell Biology & Physiology names Stewart vice chair
Cancer 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 grant
Team 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 tool
Washington University collaboration aims to advance 3D imaging of living cells, tissues.
News Release, Video
December 2, 2020
Fitzpatrick named a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Imaging Scientist
Award supports developing imaging methods, enhancing training at School of Medicine.
National Leaders
March 26, 2020
Pagliarini named BJC investigator
Metabolism expert known for work on the powerhouses of the cell.
News Release
January 6, 2020
Fitzpatrick elected to microscopy society governing council
Noted for his expertise in cellular imaging, 3D microscopy.
National Leaders
December 18, 2019
Scientists find way to supercharge protein production
Discovery 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, 85
Considered the father of modern exercise biochemistry.
Obituaries
March 2, 2018
$6.8 million to fund research into Cantu syndrome, cardiovascular disease
Scientists studying link between rare disease and heart health.
News Release
February 19, 2018
LEAP Inventor Challenge awards five Washington University research teams
Funding 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 network
BioArt competition celebrates beauty of science.
Medical Campus & Community
October 2, 2017
Making the invisible visible
Imaging center brings the science of life to light.
Outlook Magazine