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March 10, 2023

A scientific grand slam

WashU Med researchers publish in NEJM, JAMA, Nature, Science – all in a week’s time.

Medical Campus & Community

March 8, 2023

Discovery of T cells’ role in Alzheimer’s, related diseases, suggests new treatment strategy

Findings, in mice, open up drug development possibilities for brain diseases linked to tau protein.

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January 12, 2023

Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows

Findings suggest new approach to treating Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.

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December 14, 2022

WashU, Eisai form drug discovery collaboration

Focus is on therapies for Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.

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August 24, 2022

Diversity, equity, inclusion a pillar of Neuroscience Research Building

‘We are all doing important work’.

Medical Campus & Community

August 3, 2022

How deep sleep keeps our brains intact

WashU was first to reveal the intricate link between fragmented sleep and dementia.

Outlook Magazine

July 11, 2022

Neuroscience leaders tour research building construction site

Neuroscience Research Building’s 11 stories have been framed; siding installation has begun.

Medical Campus & Community

February 22, 2022

Blood test for Alzheimer’s highly accurate in large, international study

When combined with genetic risk factors, test up to 93% accurate at identifying people at risk of Alzheimer's dementia.

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October 20, 2021

Hit the sleep ‘sweet spot’ to keep brain sharp

Too little and too much sleep linked to cognitive decline.

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June 22, 2021

Lee named head of Department of Neurology

Recognized for expertise in brain injury, impact as mentor.

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June 21, 2021

Protein linked to heart health, disease a potential therapeutic target for dementia

Brain protein reduces Alzheimer’s-like brain damage in mice.

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