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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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September 19, 2019

Childhood obesity in low-income Missouri families aim of CDC grant

$3.7 million will help evaluate Family-based Behavioral Treatment.

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September 17, 2019

School of Medicine receives award to develop physician-scientists

Burroughs Wellcome Fund institutional award aims to boost number of doctors who also conduct research.

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September 16, 2019

McNeill named Larry J. Shapiro and Carol-Ann Uetake-Shapiro Professor

Recognized for contributions to developmental biology.

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September 9, 2019

$7.5 million to fund pioneering approaches to respiratory disease

New grants support drug discovery for asthma, COPD, related cancers.

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August 26, 2019

Seed funding

Research investment targets lesser-known form of cancer.

Outlook Magazine

July 29, 2019

Extending human life

Two new centers focus on chronic diseases of aging.

Outlook Magazine

July 23, 2019

Covey named Taylor Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry

Professorship supports research in new treatment strategies for psychiatric illness.

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May 29, 2019

$9.5 million aimed at detecting autism earlier in childhood

Multicenter grant funds infant brain imaging at Washington University and other centers.

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