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December 17, 2020

Historic, hopeful moment arrives as COVID-19 vaccinations begin on Medical Campus

Employees with close patient contact begin receiving Pfizer vaccine; older ages prioritized.

Medical Campus & Community

December 3, 2020

Washington University to offer genetic counseling master’s program
Training program for genetic counselors will help meet demand for such professionals.
News Release
December 3, 2020

Construction progresses on neuroscience research building
Project will be the largest in School of Medicine’s history.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
December 2, 2020

Fitzpatrick named a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Imaging Scientist
Award supports developing imaging methods, enhancing training at School of Medicine.
National Leaders
December 1, 2020

Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified
In mouse study, loss of molecule contributes to disease while surplus reduces symptoms.
News Release
November 30, 2020

First blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s goes on sale
Source: Associated Press
November 24, 2020

Can you repeat that? Hearing trouble more obvious with masks
Source: Associated Press
November 24, 2020

AAAS names 7 Washington University faculty as 2020 fellows
Four of the newly named fellows are School of Medicine faculty.
Medical Campus & Community
November 24, 2020

ICU doctor warns ‘this is what you’ll see at the end of your life’ if COVID precautions aren’t taken
Source: CNN
November 24, 2020

Severe scoliosis in African Americans focus of $3.2 million grant
Study examines genetic risk factors associated with spinal curvature.
News Release
November 23, 2020

AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine up to 90% effective and easily transportable, company says
Source: Washington Post
November 19, 2020

Young people with disabilities focus of COVID-19 testing grant
$5 million grant to fund saliva tests for students, teachers, staff in schools operated by Special School District of St. Louis County.
News Release
November 19, 2020

Chaudhuri receives V Scholar Award
Will fund patient-focused cancer research.
National Leaders
November 19, 2020

Clinical trial to evaluate sepsis treatment in children
Trial will enroll patients with life-threatening condition.
News Release
November 18, 2020

Luby honored for advancing understanding of brain, behavior disorders
Awarded Ruane Prize for Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Research.
National Leaders
November 18, 2020

Lethal brain infections in mice thwarted by decoy molecule
Discovery of receptor, generation of decoy could help contain outbreaks of Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus.
News Release
November 17, 2020

Podcast: Preparing for winter and the holidays under the shadow of COVID-19
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' reports on how to try to stay safe during the holiday season as COVID-19 cases spike around the country.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
November 16, 2020

Moderna Covid vaccine shows nearly 95% protection
Source: BBC
November 16, 2020

Scientists discover a link between lack of deep sleep and Alzheimer’s disease
Source: NPR/All Things Considered
November 13, 2020

Obituary: Karen Seibert, executive director of pharmacology center, 61
Respected researcher, leader, pharmacology expert held several positions over her career.
Obituaries
November 13, 2020

Study: Respiratory failure in COVID-19 usually not driven by cytokine storm
Findings indicate anti-inflammatory drugs likely to benefit only a fraction of people with severe disease.
News Release
November 12, 2020

Teens in Covid isolation: ‘I felt like I was suffocating’
Source: New York Times
November 12, 2020

When will Covid be defeated? You’ll need patience: Coronavirus Q&A
Source: Bloomberg
November 12, 2020

Fluvoxamine may prevent serious illness in COVID-19 patients
Antidepressant drug repurposed for patients with coronavirus infection.
News Release
November 10, 2020

Can a nose-full of chicken antibodies ward off coronavirus infections?
Source: Science
November 10, 2020

Developmental disabilities heighten risk of Covid death
Source: New York Times
November 10, 2020

Making cancer cells more susceptible to dying
Findings could aid anti-tumor drug development.
News Release
November 9, 2020

Pfizer vaccine results leave questions about safety, longevity
Source: Bloomberg
November 9, 2020

Gutmann receives Neuro-oncology Scientific Award
Recognized for study of pediatric brain tumors.
National Leaders
November 6, 2020

F.D.A. panel declines to endorse controversial Alzheimer’s drug
Source: New York Times
November 5, 2020

Siegel receives honor from American College of Radiology
Recognized for helping develop PET imaging as clinical and research tool.
National Leaders
November 4, 2020

Improving emergency care for people with dementia is focus of new grant
Washington University among 4 institutions to share total of $7.5 million from NIH to study, improve care in emergency departments.
News Release
November 4, 2020

Lewis receives national award for volunteerism
Retired psychiatrist participates in, promotes diversity in Alzheimer’s clinical trials.
National Leaders
November 3, 2020

Cornea appears to resist infection from novel coronavirus
Other viruses, such as Zika and herpes simplex, replicate in corneal tissue.
News Release
November 2, 2020

New insight into how brain neurons influence choices
Effort could aid study of addiction, eating disorders, other neuropsychiatric conditions that involve faulty decision-making.
News Release
November 2, 2020

China’s race for Covid-19 vaccine raises safety questions
Source: Bloomberg
October 30, 2020

Washington University begins recruiting participants for phase 3 COVID-19 investigational vaccine clinical trial
News Release