Topic: Infectious Diseases November 28, 2023 Weil receives Kyelem Prize for work on neglected tropical diseasesResearch over many years has led to improved control of parasitic worm disease.National Leaders November 21, 2023 Long-COVID clinic expanding reach to vulnerable metro, rural communitiesGrant, partnership with community organizations expected to boost access to care to medically underserved.News Release October 19, 2023 Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome developmentResearch notes long-term benefits, encourages monitoring short-term risks.News Release October 16, 2023 Hunstad named inaugural Strauss ProfessorPediatric infectious diseases specialist recognized for excellence in mentoring.News Release August 21, 2023 Long COVID still worrisome 2 years after infectionVirus continues to pose risk of diabetes, lung problems, blood clots, GI issues, other conditions.News Release August 14, 2023 WashU Medicine nephrologist has risen to prominence, uncovering society’s biggest health issuesAl-Aly has become a leading COVID-19 researcher by tapping into big data.Outlook Magazine, Profiles August 4, 2023 Meeting the health challenges of climate changeMedical students at WashU and nationally are calling for more education on climate change.Outlook Magazine July 31, 2023 Scientists develop breath test that rapidly detects COVID-19 virusTest results available in less than a minute.News Release July 10, 2023 Anti-inflammatory drugs did not speed COVID-19 recovery but prevented deathsStudy could expand treatment options for patients with severe COVID-19.News Release July 3, 2023 Ding receives junior investigator award from virology societyRecognized for work on gut viruses and how they cause disease.National Leaders June 22, 2023 Curiel, Diamond receive innovation awardResearchers recognized for developing COVID-19 nasal vaccine .National Leaders June 14, 2023 Tick-borne Bourbon virus infects people, wildlife in St. Louis areaVirologist, wildlife veterinarian, ecologist team up to study lone star ticks that carry the virus.News Release June 9, 2023 Powderly receives 2023 faculty achievement awardPhysician-scientist recognized for contributions to infectious diseases research, public health.National Leaders June 5, 2023 Donated kidneys from deceased COVID-19 patients are safe to transplantStudy finds that such organs don't transmit virus that causes COVID-19.News Release June 2, 2023 Podcast: Advocating for science and truthThis episode of 'Show Me the Science' visits the School of Medicine’s 2023 Commencement ceremony, featuring an address by Dr. Anthony Fauci.Podcast, Show Me the Science May 18, 2023 Research in mice offers clues for vaccinating against deadly bacteriaNew therapies urgently needed for antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella.News Release May 3, 2023 Bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from their gut microbiomesFindings could guide future treatment, prevention strategies.News Release May 2, 2023 Dean’s Impact Awards recognize faculty for extraordinary efforts during pandemic48 faculty members across many disciplines honored.Medical Campus & Community April 25, 2023 Cherabie named ‘Let’s Stop HIV Together’ ambassadorInfectious diseases physician joins national campaign to end HIV epidemic.National Leaders April 25, 2023 COVID-19 vaccine appears more effective if received around middayCircadian rhythm may help determine when a vaccine offers the most protection.News Release April 11, 2023 New approach targets norovirus, world’s leading cause of foodborne infectionDual vaccine comprising two diarrhea-causing viruses generates antibodies against both.News Release April 6, 2023 COVID-19 patients’ blood plasma shows who is most likely to become severely illSpecific proteins in plasma signal who eventually may need ventilators, face poor outcomes.News Release April 3, 2023 Keeping COVID-19 in check likely to require periodic boostersTo be effective, boosters should target variants widely different from COVID-19 virus's original strain.News Release March 29, 2023 Scientists aim to develop vaccine against all deadly coronaviruses$8 million NIH grant supports effort to avert next pandemic.News Release Posts navigation 1 2 3 … 16 Next ›