News

October 31, 2023

Cooper named director of pediatric rheumatology & immunology division

Recognized for clinical care, research in immunodeficiency, immune dysregulation.

News Release

October 16, 2023

Hunstad named inaugural Strauss Professor

Pediatric infectious diseases specialist recognized for excellence in mentoring.

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October 6, 2023

Brozanski installed as inaugural Gould professor of pediatric quality and safety

Neonatologist recognized for leading development of systemwide standards of care.

News Release

October 2, 2023

$8 million awarded to study root causes of brain cell death in fatal pediatric diseases

Team science approach leverages expertise of researchers from diverse fields.

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September 22, 2023

$5 million for research on immune responses to cancer-causing virus in immunocompromised kids

Problem common in organ transplant recipients.

News Release

August 25, 2023

Gill installed as inaugural Nash professor in pediatrics

Physician-scientist noted for research involving respiratory diseases in children.

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July 26, 2023

Newland named inaugural Schnuck chair in pediatric infectious diseases

Pediatrician noted for research involving COVID-19.

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May 18, 2023

Research in mice offers clues for vaccinating against deadly bacteria

New therapies urgently needed for antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella.

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March 15, 2023

Medical Center Alumni Association welcomes new leader

Hayes ready to strengthen communication with alumni and increase interactions between alumni and current students.

Outlook Magazine, Profiles

February 16, 2023

WashU research spurs changes to global guidelines for feeding malnourished kids

Reformulation of therapeutic food boosts children’s brain development, IQ.

News Release

February 9, 2023

Disrupted flow of brain fluid may underlie neurodevelopmental disorders

New imaging technique reveals circulation patterns in developing brain.

News Release

February 2, 2023

Pediatric primary care on the front lines of teen mental health crisis

Depression screenings, following up on mental health concerns have become important aspects of pediatric care.

Medical Campus & Community

November 17, 2022

Pediatric Center of Excellence in Nephrology established with NIH funding

WashU center’s researchers to create maps showing genetic details of normal and diseased kidneys.

News Release

November 4, 2022

Understanding, treating pain, reducing opioid use, aim of $11.7 million grant

Funding from NIH HEAL Initiative.

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October 28, 2022

Cellular housekeeping process implicated in fatal neurological disorder

Neurons made from Huntington’s disease patients’ skin cells shed light on cognitive decline.

News Release

October 25, 2022

Pediatric clinic for Rett syndrome draws patients for multispecialty care, clinical trials

Only such clinic for hundreds of miles.

Medical Campus & Community

October 13, 2022

Media Advisory: WashU Medical Campus street to be renamed Nash Way to honor physicians who advocated and cared for generations of St. Louis children

Name change honors beloved pediatricians Helen E. Nash, MD, and her brother Homer E. Nash Jr., MD.

News Release

October 10, 2022

Research offers clues for treating fatal neurological disorder in kids

Enzyme replacement therapy, in mice and sheep, slowed brain degeneration.

News Release

October 5, 2022

A family of pediatricians paves way for health equity in St. Louis

Street on Medical Campus to be renamed Nash Way.

Medical Campus & Community, News Release, Profiles

August 10, 2022

Rogers named director of child psychiatry division

Recognized for work on brain development in premature babies.

News Release

July 26, 2022

Shellhaas named associate dean for faculty promotions, career development

New position aims to boost efforts toward innovative career development.

News Release

July 25, 2022

Duncan, Hickey named Loeb Teaching Fellows

Focuses will be on error mitigation, grief curriculum.

Medical Campus & Community