Topic: Genetics & Genomic Medicine June 20, 2023 Wang, nationally recognized geneticist, named head of geneticsLeads major NIH-funded genome projects, demonstrates passion for educating next generation of physicians, scientists.News Release May 11, 2023 WashU Medicine joins national effort to ID genetic differences within the bodyWashU receives $22.5 million for NIH’s Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues Network.News Release May 10, 2023 Detailed human pangenome reference captures human diversityScientists reveal more complete, diverse collection of genome sequences.News Release March 31, 2023 Jumping genes in cancer cells open door to new immunotherapiesAnalysis of 33 tumor types identifies new immunotherapy targets.News Release September 22, 2022 School of Medicine joins major NIH brain mapping effortWill aid understanding of how the brain works in good health and disease .News Release July 22, 2022 Cruchaga named Morriss ProfessorStudies genetic architecture of neurodegenerative diseases.News Release May 16, 2022 Ruzycki receives career development awardResearcher receives funding support from Research to Prevent Blindness.National Leaders April 15, 2022 The next war we have to win: Drug-resistant infectionsResearchers and clinicians are fighting drug-resistant infections that years of overprescribing have turned deadly. April 5, 2022 Gordon receives scientific innovator awardGut microbiome pioneer honored for contributions to gastroenterology field.News Release February 25, 2022 Undiagnosed Diseases Network seeks to explain mysterious conditionsMillions of Americans live with rare diseases that sometimes require years to diagnose.Outlook Magazine, Video February 9, 2022 Calculating cancer risksGenetic counseling empowers families .Outlook Magazine November 5, 2021 Cancer moonshot grant funds research into reducing health disparitiesWill engage patients, survivors in studying rare cancer, tumors affecting African Americans.News Release October 18, 2021 African American breast cancer patients less likely to receive genetic counseling, testingStudies find physicians are less likely to refer Black women for those services.News Release September 9, 2021 $7 million to support research into how human genome worksProject will shed light on how variations in DNA affect health, disease.News Release September 1, 2021 Rheumatoid arthritis treated with implanted cells that release drugIn mouse study, rewired cells automatically release biologic drug in response to inflammation.News Release July 8, 2021 New Alzheimer’s treatment targets identifiedStudy points to FDA-approved drugs that have potential to slow or reverse brain damage.News Release May 11, 2021 WashU, Pitt awarded $10.7 million for Alzheimer’s disease researchStudy to look for genetic pathways that lead to formation of plaques, tangles.News Release March 2, 2021 Major NIH study seeks to understand unusual forms of diabetesResearchers seek participants with diabetes that doesn’t fit type 1 or type 2 categories.News Release December 3, 2020 Washington University to offer genetic counseling master’s programTraining program for genetic counselors will help meet demand for such professionals.News Release October 21, 2020 Uncovering genetic roots of marijuana use disorderAs more states enact laws legalizing pot, addiction problems may increase.News Release August 26, 2020 Washington University develops COVID-19 saliva testTest is faster, simpler than nasal, oral swab tests and enables screening on a massive scale.News Release July 13, 2020 Podcast: Wildlife surveillance may help identify the next pandemicThis episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on monitoring and identifying pathogens that might jump from animals into humans.Podcast, Show Me the Science May 14, 2020 Scientific legacy sheds light on cell identityLate scientist’s zebrafish continue to answer questions about genetics, cell fate.Medical Campus & Community April 22, 2020 Diabetes reversed in mice with genetically edited stem cells derived from patientsCRISPR corrects genetic defect so cells can normalize blood sugar.News Release Posts navigation 1 2 3 4 Next ›