September 20, 2017 Newly ID’d role of major Alzheimer’s gene suggests possible therapeutic target Blocking ApoE4 in brain may prevent nerve cell death, inflammation.News Release August 29, 2017 $46 million supports research likely to result in new therapies, improve health careNIH grant nurtures translational research.News Release August 24, 2017 Washington University sets records in innovation, entrepreneurshipRecord number of patent filings, invention disclosures, startups and more.Medical Campus & Community August 23, 2017 Ciorba named chief of gastroenterology division’s IBD programInflammatory bowel disease expert to direct specialists in Crohn’s disease, colitis.News Release August 23, 2017 English named 2017 Wylie ScholarProgram awards innovative early-career vascular surgeon-scientists.In the News, National Leaders August 23, 2017 Eclipse wows Medical CampusTotal solar eclipse draws gawkers to Ellen S. Clark Hope Plaza.Medical Campus & Community, Video August 17, 2017 Enjoy the eclipse, but protect your eyesOphthalmologist offers tips for safe viewing.Medical Campus & Community August 16, 2017 Gordon receives Jacobæus PrizeNovo Nordisk Foundation recognizes gut microbiome research.National Leaders August 10, 2017 Drug trial shows promise for deadly neurological disorderCyclodextrin slows progression of Niemann-Pick type C.News Release August 10, 2017 Test uses nanotechnology to quickly diagnose Zika virusMay be possible to use approach with other emerging infectious diseases.News Release August 10, 2017 Alzheimer’s risk linked to energy shortage in brain’s immune cellsEnergizing the cells in mice limits damage to neurons.News Release August 10, 2017 Gordon recipient of Massry PrizeThree scientists honored for revealing roles of microbes in human health, disease.News Release August 8, 2017 Ophthalmology department renamed in honor of John F. Hardesty$10 million from daughter to fund research, patient care and recognize legacy.News Release August 4, 2017 First of 10 expected BJC Investigators namedHelen McNeill’s work in developmental biology spans birth defects to cancer.News Release August 3, 2017 Protein-rich diet may help soothe inflamed gutMice fed tryptophan develop immune cells that foster a tolerant gut.News Release August 3, 2017 Natural compound coupled with specific gut microbes may prevent severe fluMouse study reveals how gut microbes fight influenza.News Release August 3, 2017 Ultrasound trainees visit Medical Campus as part of international studyTrial will evaluate if clean-fuel stoves can reduce household pollution.Medical Campus & Community July 31, 2017 Testing begins for student-created app to aid Alzheimer’s diagnosisBy speeding detection, app aims to free doctors to discuss treatment, implications with patients.Medical Campus & Community July 28, 2017 Obituary: Denise Thomas, medical assistant and student, 52Thomas was to finish work toward bachelor’s degree in the fall.Obituaries July 27, 2017 CRISPR sheds light on rare pediatric bone marrow failure syndromeGene editing reveals how the disease impairs formation of blood cells.News Release July 27, 2017 Scientists become research subjects in after-hours brain-scanning projectUnique features of individual brains captured.News Release July 26, 2017 Klingensmith named chair of American Board of SurgeryBoard certifies surgeons, oversees continuous certification.National Leaders July 26, 2017 Anxious? Cellular roots of anxiety identifiedSpecific neurons fire when there’s a chance of a bad experience.News Release July 25, 2017 Loeb Teaching Fellows announcedKao, Nunez awarded fellowships for 2017-19.Medical Campus & Community July 24, 2017 New group supports LGBTQ community at medical schoolGroup focusing on networking, mentorship, education, patient care.Medical Campus & Community Load More
