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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

Bridging the COVID-19 funding gap

Donors and faculty members come together to advance critical research.

Outlook Magazine

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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June 25, 2020

Neidorffs commit $5 million to honor distinguished clinicians

Gift to establish endowed professorships recognizing Robert C. Packman, John S. Daniels.

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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.

Podcast, Show Me the Science

May 18, 2020

Global study to test malaria drug to protect health workers from COVID-19

COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator to fund international trial of chloroquine.

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May 16, 2020

Studying adversity’s effects on children’s brains

Gift will expand research examining effects of environmental stress on brain development.

Outlook Magazine

February 6, 2020

Abu-Amer named J. Albert Key Professor

Professorship endows research into causes of inflammation and related skeletal problems.

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December 3, 2019

Halting opioid abuse aim of several grants from NIH, CDC

Dozens of grants awarded nationwide in search of answers to addiction, deaths.

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October 29, 2019

Personal bequest to benefit the underserved

Native St. Louisan Lee Kling is thinking about his city’s needs now and in the future.

Outlook Magazine

October 28, 2019

New antidepressants on horizon

Neuroactive steroid drugs result from Taylor Family Institute, pharma collaboration.

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October 1, 2019

$4.6 million supports increasing diversity in biomedical research

Early-career faculty from across U.S. offered training, mentorship on Medical Campus.

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