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June 10, 2020
COVID-19 mouse model will speed search for drugs, vaccines
Could aid efforts to study risk factors for severe illness, death.
News Release
June 2, 2020
Podcast: Addressing rumors, conspiracy theories related to coronavirus
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on social media, unfounded rumors and conspiracies.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
June 2, 2020
Antibiotic-destroying genes widespread in bacteria in soil and on people
Chemical compound restores tetracycline's effectiveness by blocking bacterial resistance.
News Release, Video
May 29, 2020
Burnham recognized by national microbiology society
Honored for research and leadership in clinical microbiology.
National Leaders
May 8, 2020
On the front lines: Jeffrey Henderson
Infectious diseases specialist describes how COVID-19 plasma therapy works.
Video
April 16, 2020
Research in most university labs moved from bench to internet
Some labs remain active, with focus switched to COVID-19.
Medical Campus & Community
April 2, 2020
Podcast: Can plasma from COVID-19 survivors help others battle the disease?
Henderson is a leader of clinical study exploring whether antibodies in plasma can be used as treatment.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
March 23, 2020
Possible COVID-19 treatment: transfusion of antibodies from recovered patients’ blood
Century-old idea applied to modern pandemic.
News Release
March 9, 2020
Beverley named Ernest St. John Simms Distinguished Professor
Honored for studies of the tropical parasite Leishmania.
News Release
March 5, 2020
School of Medicine physicians, researchers tackle coronavirus
Clinical teams ready; research for vaccines, drugs underway.
News Release
February 17, 2020
Whelan named LGBTQ+ scientist of the year
Virologist recognized for work on emerging infectious diseases.
National Leaders
January 29, 2020
Immune responses to tuberculosis mapped across 3 species
Detailed genetic road map will guide research into TB treatments, vaccines.
News Release
November 4, 2019
López named BJC Investigator
Will join molecular microbiology department.
News Release
October 24, 2019
Flu antibody protects against numerous and wide-ranging strains
Could lead to universal flu vaccine, better flu therapies.
News Release
October 1, 2019
Atkinson awarded Presidential Gold Medal from rheumatology society
Honored for lifetime achievement in study of infectious, autoimmune, inflammatory diseases.
National Leaders
September 9, 2019
Use of antibiotics in preemies has lasting, potentially harmful effects
Drug resistance, unhealthy bacteria persist in gut microbiome.
News Release
September 3, 2019
Zika diagnostic test granted market authorization by FDA
Test based on Washington University research can detect signs of Zika infection in serum.
News Release
August 27, 2019
Vaccine against deadly superbug Klebsiella effective in mice
The life-threatening bacterial infections are spreading.
News Release
August 12, 2019
Gut makeup could make diarrhea less likely
Molecular signature of a diarrhea-resistant gut found.
News Release
July 18, 2019
Whelan named head of molecular microbiology
Virologist plans to advance microbiology research, public outreach on infectious diseases.
News Release
June 20, 2019
Treatment for common cause of diarrhea more promising
Intestinal parasite Cryptosporidium successfully grown in lab using new technique.
News Release
June 13, 2019
Once thought to be asexual, single-celled parasites caught in the act
Studying Leishmania parasites’ offspring could lead to improved treatment for deadly infections.
News Release
June 5, 2019
To fight TB infection, early protection is crucial
New approach may aid development of more effective vaccine.
News Release
May 31, 2019
Cashen named Institutional Review Board chair
Oncologist to lead board that ensures ethical conduct in human studies.
News Release