Topic: Neurology Department March 21, 2023 Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center is increasing equity for African AmericansThe WashU center has become a national model for building relationships and boosting diversity in clinical trials.Outlook Magazine March 8, 2023 Discovery of T cells’ role in Alzheimer’s, related diseases, suggests new treatment strategyFindings, in mice, open up drug development possibilities for brain diseases linked to tau protein.News Release February 2, 2023 Miller receives Rainwater Prize for Brain ResearchHonored for work developing new kind of therapy for neurodegenerative diseases.National Leaders January 12, 2023 Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study showsFindings suggest new approach to treating Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.News Release January 10, 2023 Sustainability key focus in Neuroscience Research Building constructionFacility on track to achieve LEED Gold certification.Medical Campus & Community December 5, 2022 Immunotherapy eliminates disease-causing cells in mice with MS-like diseaseSuccessful cancer treatment approach extended to autoimmune disease.News Release November 24, 2022 Diagnostic marker found for deadly brain disease marked by dementia, movement problemsDiscovery could accelerate progress toward therapies for primary tauopathies.News Release November 9, 2022 Rejuvenated immune cells can improve clearance of toxic waste from brainFindings in mice suggest new therapeutic approach to Alzheimer’s, other age-related diseases.News Release October 25, 2022 Pediatric clinic for Rett syndrome draws patients for multispecialty care, clinical trialsOnly such clinic for hundreds of miles.Medical Campus & Community October 17, 2022 Adeoye, Guilak, Gutmann, Kipnis elected to National Academy of MedicineElection is one of the highest honors for contributions to health, medicine.News Release October 10, 2022 Research offers clues for treating fatal neurological disorder in kidsEnzyme replacement therapy, in mice and sheep, slowed brain degeneration.News Release October 6, 2022 Cruchaga awarded Zenith Fellowship AwardRecognizes scientist’s contributions to Alzheimer’s disease research.National Leaders September 30, 2022 Risk of Alzheimer’s dementia may be predicted with help of new toolDemographic data, imaging results, biomarkers of study participants help determine risk.News Release September 21, 2022 Investigational drug for genetic form of ALS improves disease’s molecular signsExtended use of tofersen may help stabilize muscle strength, control.News Release August 30, 2022 Lang receives NIH MERIT awardAward will support Lang’s work using wearable motion sensors in stroke rehabilitation.National Leaders August 24, 2022 Study points to new approach to clearing toxic waste from brainCould aid efforts to find treatments for Alzheimer’s, other diseases.News Release August 3, 2022 How deep sleep keeps our brains intactWashU was first to reveal the intricate link between fragmented sleep and dementia.Outlook Magazine July 26, 2022 Shellhaas named associate dean for faculty promotions, career developmentNew position aims to boost efforts toward innovative career development.News Release July 22, 2022 Cruchaga named Morriss ProfessorStudies genetic architecture of neurodegenerative diseases.News Release July 13, 2022 New center’s aim: to ID biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseasesTracy Family SILQ Center to accelerate progress toward better diagnostics, treatments.News Release July 11, 2022 Neuroscience leaders tour research building construction siteNeuroscience Research Building’s 11 stories have been framed; siding installation has begun.Medical Campus & Community May 20, 2022 Gutmann elected to Association of American PhysiciansRecognized for advancing understanding of neurofibromatosis.National Leaders May 19, 2022 Epilepsy drug stops nervous system tumor growth in miceHyperactive neurons drive tumor growth in NF1 cancer predisposition syndrome.News Release April 21, 2022 Race of people given Alzheimer’s blood tests may affect interpretation of results3 of 4 tests performed inconsistently across racial groups.News Release Posts navigation 1 2 3 … 10 Next ›