Lishko named BJC Investigator
Polina V. Lishko, a noted molecular biologist and entrepreneur, has been named a BJC Investigator at Washington University School of Medicine.
Researchers receive NSF grant
Joan Strassmann and David Queller, both in Arts & Sciences, received a $141,578 supplemental award from the National Science Foundation for research on amoeba-bacteria cooperation.
Center for the Humanities names graduate students fellows
The Center for the Humanities in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis recently awarded six Graduate Student Fellowships for the 2022-23 academic year.
Investigational drug attacks synovial sarcoma, a rare type of tumor
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine describes a potential new therapy for synovial sarcoma, a rare tumor of soft tissues.
Inappropriate antibiotics for nonhospitalized kids cost US at least $74 million
Antibiotics inappropriately prescribed to children resulted in at least $74 million in excess health-care costs in the U.S. in 2017, according to a new study from Washington University School of Medicine and The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Abnormal development of brain’s visual system may contribute to autism
A new study, led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, has identified abnormalities in the development of the brain’s visual system in infants that may predispose them to developing autism.
Leingang takes leadership role with Toastmasters regional group
Karen Leingang, who works in Information Technology, was elected and installed as district director of Toastmasters International’s District 8 at the district’s annual spring conference.
Long COVID poses risks to vaccinated people, too
Vaccinated people with mild breakthrough COVID-19 infections can experience debilitating, lingering symptoms that affect the heart, brain, lungs and other parts of the body, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System.
Genetic roots of three mitochondrial diseases ID’d via new approach
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine and the University of Wisconsin–Madison identified the genetic causes of three mitochondrial diseases by figuring out what dozens of poorly understood mitochondrial proteins do.
Emergency department plays key role in evaluating COVID-19 tests
The Department of Emergency Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine played a key role in investigating the accuracy of many different types of COVID-19 diagnostic tests administered in real-life conditions.
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