Study reveals how chronic blood cancer transitions to aggressive disease
A study from Washington University School of Medicine suggests a strategy for preventing a chronic, slow-growing type of blood cancer from progressing to an aggressive form of leukemia.
Emil Raphael Unanue, renowned immunologist, 88
Emil Raphael Unanue, MD, an internationally renowned immunologist at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, died Dec. 16, 2022, surrounded by family in St. Louis after a two-year battle with glioblastoma. He was 88.
Vaccines’ real-world effectiveness studied with $12.5M grant from CDC
A new grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will support research at the School of Medicine to investigate the real-world effectiveness of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.
Donald Snyder, senior professor in engineering , 87
Donald Snyder, a senior professor of electrical and systems engineering at the McKelvey School of Engineering, died Nov. 21 of complications of gastrointestinal cancer. He was 87. A memorial service is planned for April.
WashU scientists on ‘highly cited researchers’ listing
Dozens of researchers from Washington University in St. Louis were named to the Highly Cited Researchers 2022 list by Clarivate, an analytics company.
Bouchet honor society applications open
Applications are being accepted for the Washington University chapter of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. A lunch-and-learn session will take place Friday, Nov. 18.
Repeat COVID-19 infections increase risk of organ failure, death
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care system found that repeat SARS-CoV-2 infections contribute significant additional risk of adverse health conditions in multiple organ systems.
American College of Physicians recognizes three medical faculty
The American College of Physicians has recognized three faculty members at the School of Medicine with national awards honoring excellence and distinguished contributions to internal medicine.
Rejuvenated immune cells can improve clearance of toxic waste from brain
Rejuvenating the immune cells that live in tissues surrounding the brain improves fluid flow and waste clearance from the brain — and may help treat or even prevent neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine.
George Paz, former trustee, 67
George Paz, a former trustee of Washington University, died Oct. 23. He was 67. He served on the university’s board from July 2009 until June 2019.
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