Topic: Neurology Department January 27, 2021 How does the immune system keep tabs on the brain?Study finds site of immune surveillance of the brain, points to new ways to target brain inflammation.News Release December 16, 2020 Protein involved in removing Alzheimer’s buildup linked to circadian rhythmBrain protein helps explain link between circadian rhythm, Alzheimer’s disease.News Release December 8, 2020 Bateman, Diamond, Hultgren named to National Academy of InventorsSchool of Medicine scientists honored for innovation.News Release December 7, 2020 Novel form of Alzheimer’s protein found in spinal fluid indicates stage of the diseaseDiscovery could lead to better diagnostics, speed efforts to find treatment.News Release December 3, 2020 Construction progresses on neuroscience research buildingProject will be the largest in School of Medicine’s history.Medical Campus & Community, Video November 24, 2020 AAAS names 7 Washington University faculty as 2020 fellowsFour of the newly named fellows are School of Medicine faculty.Medical Campus & Community November 24, 2020 Severe scoliosis in African Americans focus of $3.2 million grantStudy examines genetic risk factors associated with spinal curvature.News Release November 9, 2020 Gutmann receives Neuro-oncology Scientific AwardRecognized for study of pediatric brain tumors.National Leaders October 22, 2020 Alzheimer’s in adults with Down syndrome focus of multicenter NIH grantAs part of grant totaling more than $100 million, Washington University to lead research sections on Alzheimer’s development, genetics.News Release October 19, 2020 Barch, Bateman elected to National Academy of MedicineResearch into psychological disorders, Alzheimer’s disease earned the two one of the most prestigious honors in health, medical field.National Leaders October 12, 2020 Racial differences in Alzheimer’s research focus of $15 million grantStudy investigates whether biological markers of Alzheimer’s in white patients also apply to African Americans.News Release October 6, 2020 Brain inflammation in Parkinson’s disease focus of $3.2 million grantStudy probes inflammation’s role in spreading brain damage; may have implications for MS, Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.News Release October 2, 2020 Basis of developmental disabilities focus of $11.3 million in grantsResearch to examine genetic, environmental factors linked to such disabilities and how to improve lives of those affected.News Release September 16, 2020 Gutmann receives award from neurological associationHonored for work on role of immune system in brain tumors.National Leaders September 14, 2020 Older people with early, asymptomatic Alzheimer’s at risk of fallsEven without cognitive problems, those with Alzheimer’s-related brain damage at increased risk of falls.News Release August 19, 2020 New center to explore brain, immune system connectionsDiscoveries will aid efforts to develop immune therapies for neurological diseases.News Release July 28, 2020 Alzheimer’s protein in blood indicates early brain changesPromising target for blood-based diagnostic test.News Release July 24, 2020 Malhotra elected president of sleep medicine societyCurrently president-elect, will take over as president next year.National Leaders July 8, 2020 Experimental drug shows early promise against inherited form of ALS, trial indicatesPhase 1/phase 2 trial shows evidence for safety, biological activity of tofersen; phase 3 trial underway.News Release June 16, 2020 Previously undetected brain pulses may help circuits survive disuse, injuryResearch may lead to treatment advances for patients with immobilizing illness, injury.News Release June 4, 2020 $3.7 million aimed at studying effect of manganese exposure on cognitive skillsStudy of welders could shine light on early stages of Parkinson’s disease.News Release May 4, 2020 Gutmann receives Advocate of Hope awardHonored for dedication to finding causes, treatments for common genetic disease.National Leaders May 1, 2020 New targets for childhood brain tumors identifiedNeurons, immune cells work together to promote tumor growth in neurofibromatosis type 1.News Release April 10, 2020 Anne Cross working to change face of multiple sclerosis careResearcher made it her life’s work to study and treat patients with MS.Outlook Magazine Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 … 3 4 5 6 7 … 11 Next ›