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October 17, 2023

Pancreatic cancer research, clinical trials supported with $10.9 million NCI grant

Researchers receive prestigious SPORE grant for pancreatic cancer.

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September 12, 2023

Grant supports physician-scientists studying infectious diseases, immunology

NIH-funded program encourages early-career doctors to pursue research.

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August 10, 2023

Siteman earns prestigious merit extension from National Cancer Institute

Recognizes excellence in cancer care, prevention, research, training, outreach.

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March 28, 2023

Rogers, Smyser awarded MERIT grant for research on preterm babies

Grant totaling more than $7 million could be extended in 5 years.

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September 22, 2022

School of Medicine joins major NIH brain mapping effort

Will aid understanding of how the brain works in good health and disease .

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March 9, 2022

NIH funding to medical school continues explosive expansion

School of Medicine researchers earn sixth consecutive year of growth in NIH grant awards.

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February 8, 2022

Promoting resilience in health-care workers aim of new grant

WashU receives part of $103 million to address depression, anxiety related to pandemic.

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January 24, 2022

WashU part of $65 million NIH study of schizophrenia in young people

Teens, young adults needed for study aimed at improving early diagnosis.

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November 23, 2021

Prenatal, early-life influences on child brain development focus of new study

Washington University is national data coordinating site for child development study.

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November 17, 2021

School of Medicine receives grant aimed at retaining clinical scientists

Program aims to help researchers with growing family caregiving responsibilities due to pandemic.

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November 5, 2021

Cancer moonshot grant funds research into reducing health disparities

Will engage patients, survivors in studying rare cancer, tumors affecting African Americans.

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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.

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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.

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October 7, 2021

$12.2 million to fund new Conte Center to study neurosteroids

Complements efforts of Taylor Family Institute to develop treatments for psychiatric illness.

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August 19, 2021

$6.2 million grant to fund Center for Perioperative Mental Health

Researchers to study ways to improve mental health for surgery patients.

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August 9, 2021

$33 million to support study comparing anesthetic medications

University of Michigan and Washington University to coordinate research to determine best anesthetic care.

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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.

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February 26, 2021

Electrical signaling in cells focus of $8.8 million grant

Scientists to explore cells' ion channels in seeking new treatments for arrythmias, epilepsy, other disorders.

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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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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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July 6, 2020

Study to examine social media’s effects on stress during COVID-19 pandemic

National Science Foundation grant funds analysis, Twitter-based interventions.

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May 26, 2020

$13.7 million to further adolescent brain development study

Grant from National Institute on Drug Abuse to extend landmark study.

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May 18, 2020

Podcast: Global study tests chloroquine to protect health workers from COVID-19

Trial led by top academic institutions around the world, including School of Medicine.

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