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June 28, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine generates immune structures critical for lasting immunity

Vaccines likely induce strong, persistent immunity to COVID-19.

News Release

June 11, 2021

Study finds brain areas involved in seeking information about bad possibilities
Provides insight into how people decide whether they want to know what future holds.
News Release
June 10, 2021

Study sheds light on treatment options for devastating childhood brain cancer
Some but not all radiation therapy can be safely reduced in medulloblastoma.
News Release
June 9, 2021

Laughing gas relieves symptoms in people with treatment-resistant depression
Single treatment provides patients with rapid, lasting antidepressant effects.
News Release
June 8, 2021

Payne elected fellow of international informatics academy
Informatics specialist recognized for contributions to field.
National Leaders
June 7, 2021

Global travelers pick up numerous genes that promote microbial resistance
Such genes have potential to spread when travelers return home.
News Release
June 4, 2021

Newly approved drug effective against lung cancer caused by genetic mutation
Targeted therapy shrank tumors, shows promise in improving survival.
News Release, Video
June 3, 2021

Studies reveal skull as unexpected source of brain immunity
Immune cells from skull bone marrow guard the brain, spinal cord.
News Release
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.
News Release
June 2, 2021

Synthetic data mimics real health-care data without patient-privacy concerns
Such data now available to university researchers, could help speed research.
Medical Campus & Community
June 2, 2021

Vaccine protection may diminish need for yearly boosters
Source: Associated Press
June 1, 2021

Obituary: John Turk, endowed professor of endocrinology, 73
Physician-scientist was a pioneer in mass spectrometry research .
Obituaries
May 28, 2021

How to take care of your mental health as the world returns to normal: Q&A
Source: PBS News Hour
May 27, 2021

FDA-approved device will help stroke victims regain use of hands
Source: NPR Morning Edition
May 27, 2021

Lang named to national child health advisory council
Will make recommendations to directors of National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
National Leaders
May 27, 2021

Delaying lung cancer surgery associated with higher risk of recurrence, death
Patients who undergo operation within 12 weeks of diagnosis fare better.
News Release
May 26, 2021

Learning how to smell again after COVID-19
Source: NPR All Things Considered
May 26, 2021

Immunity to the coronavirus may persist for years, scientists find
Source: New York Times
May 26, 2021

Brain tumors caused by normal neuron activity in mice predisposed to such tumors
Light triggers formation, feeds growth of optic nerve tumors.
News Release
May 25, 2021

Mobilizing in a public health crisis
Students make face shields, summarize COVID-19 research, deliver food to those at risk and speak up for racial equity.
Outlook Magazine
May 25, 2021

For men, low testosterone means high risk of severe COVID-19
New clues on why more men than women develop severe disease.
News Release
May 24, 2021

Good news: Mild COVID-19 induces lasting antibody protection
People who have had mild illness develop antibody-producing cells that can last lifetime.
News Release
May 22, 2021

Celebrating the Class of 2021
Collaboration, camaraderie and persistence unify School of Medicine graduates.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
May 21, 2021

Bergom honored by Radiation Research Society
Radiation oncologist recognized for contributions to the field.
National Leaders
May 20, 2021

Cheng honored for work to advance pain relief without adverse effects
Anesthesiologist receives award from International Anesthesia Research Society.
National Leaders
May 19, 2021

Podcast: What to make of CDC’s new masking guidelines
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' details how changes in recommendations for masking will be implemented at the university and elsewhere.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
May 19, 2021

Scientists discover rare genetic condition that attacks kids’ immune systems
Disease can cause frequent infections, enlarged organs, death.
News Release
May 18, 2021

Western diet may increase risk of gut inflammation, infection
Diet rich in sugar, fat damages immune cells in digestive tracts of mice.
News Release
May 17, 2021

Alcohol problems severely undertreated
Heavy drinkers see doctors regularly, but few receive treatment for disorder.
News Release
May 14, 2021

Class of 2021: Cory French
Finding his calling at the intersection of identity and clinical care, French will lead advocacy efforts in LGBTQ+ medical care.
Medical Campus & Community
May 13, 2021

Can’t smell or taste after COVID-19? ‘Olfactory training’ could help
Source: CTV (Canada national network)
May 13, 2021

Triple-negative breast cancer more deadly for African American women
More research needed to eliminate such disparities in cancer care.
News Release
May 13, 2021

Humphreys named vice president of research society for physician-scientists
Nephrologist also joins NIH board of scientific counselors.
National Leaders
May 12, 2021

University joins NIH initiative to create diverse national biomedical data resource
As part of ‘All of Us’ research program, School of Medicine will seek to enroll local participants.
News Release
May 12, 2021

Class of 2021: Gautam Adusumilli
Co-founder of an NGO called Empower Through Health, Adusumilli wants to increase access to diagnostic imaging.
Medical Campus & Community
May 12, 2021

WashU among ‘America’s best employers for diversity’
University ranked 12th among hundreds of large and midsized companies.
Medical Campus & Community
May 12, 2021

Podcast: Pandemic contributing to uptick of mental health problems in kids
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' details how children, particularly those with special needs, have been affected by behavioral and emotional turmoil caused by COVID-19.
Podcast, Show Me the Science