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August 10, 2023

Siteman earns prestigious merit extension from National Cancer Institute

Recognizes excellence in cancer care, prevention, research, training, outreach.

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November 4, 2022

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

Funding from NIH HEAL Initiative.

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September 15, 2022

Gordon honored by National Academy of Medicine

Gut microbiome pioneer to be recognized with newly established award.

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August 22, 2022

Study offers insights into how pancreatic cancer develops

Atlas of pancreas tumors reveals important new findings in treatment resistance, possible new therapies.

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July 18, 2022

Podcast: Giving stroke patients a hand

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' is about the IpsiHand, a device to help stroke patients use their brains to regain use of their hands.

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June 27, 2022

Gut bacteria mine dietary fiber to release beneficial nutrients

Molecule liberated from byproduct of juice manufacturing has positive effects on metabolism.

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June 13, 2022

Immunity boosting treatment enhances CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancers

Treatment with protein interleukin-7 revs up T cell immunotherapy, mouse study shows.

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April 5, 2022

Gordon receives scientific innovator award

Gut microbiome pioneer honored for contributions to gastroenterology field.

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January 26, 2022

Podcast: Why the omicron wave is different

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' looks at how vaccines and prior infections provide some immunity as omicron continues to spread.

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January 19, 2022

Drug mimics beneficial effects of fasting in mice

Blocking arginine metabolism leads to improved metabolic health, weight loss.

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November 11, 2021

Living with COVID-19

Science, medicine and healthcare adapt to a pandemic world.

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November 5, 2021

Cancer moonshot grant funds research into reducing health disparities

Will engage patients, survivors in studying rare cancer, tumors affecting African Americans.

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October 18, 2021

Emotional aspects of chronic pain isolated in brain circuitry

Animal study could help ID new treatment targets for negative emotions linked to pain .

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October 7, 2021

$12.2 million to fund new Conte Center to study neurosteroids

Complements efforts of Taylor Family Institute to develop treatments for psychiatric illness.

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September 1, 2021

Rheumatoid arthritis treated with implanted cells that release drug

In mouse study, rewired cells automatically release biologic drug in response to inflammation.

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June 2, 2021

Tiny implant cures diabetes in mice without triggering immune response

Nanofiber device allows insulin to be released while defending against immune cells.

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April 22, 2021

Anti-aging compound that improves metabolic health in mice improves muscle glucose metabolism in people

Further studies underway to determine extent of clinical benefits.

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April 16, 2021

Njoku named director of pediatric anesthesiology division

Also becomes anesthesiologist-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

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March 11, 2021

Combating COVID-19: Labs pivot to fight a common enemy

Labs retooled to investigate how the virus causes disease and to develop drugs, vaccines and diagnostics.

Outlook Magazine

February 25, 2021

Calfee named division director in orthopedic surgery

Hand specialist chosen to lead Division of Hand and Microsurgery Service.

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February 17, 2021

For bleeding patients, can cold storage of platelets improve blood clotting?

$26 million in funding to help determine whether cold platelets can reduce blood loss more effectively than those stored at room temperature .

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