Innovative CAR-T cell therapy receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation
Developed by WashU Medicine researchers and licensed to WashU startup Wugen, the immunotherapy is designed to treat rare and aggressive types of blood cancer.
Ackerman receives innovation in neuroscience award
Sarah Ackerman, at WashU Medicine, has been named a winner of the Maximizing Innovation in Neuroscience Discovery Prize by the Pershing Square Foundation.
Eleven WashU faculty elected to AAAS
Eleven WashU faculty members are among the new fellows selected by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the most distinct honors in the scientific community.
Stopping GLP-1 drugs can quickly erase cardiovascular benefits
WashU Medicine researchers found that stopping GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide — even temporarily — elevates the risk of heart attack, stroke and death compared to staying on the medication continuously.
The future of America’s health
Shrinking public health funding, workforce shortages and misinformation are straining systems. A WashU forum explores how leaders can safeguard preparedness and sustain population health systems.
American Society for Clinical Investigation honors early-career physician-scientists
WashU Medicine faculty members Mary M. Mullen, MD, an assistant professor in gynecologic oncology, and Siyan “Stewart” Cao, MD, PhD, an assistant professor in gastroenterology, have received the Young Physician-Scientist Award from the American Society for Clinical Investigation.
Rural Missourians more likely to lack health insurance than urban residents
A WashU analysis highlights how geography, employment and Medicaid changes shape health insurance access across Missouri communities.
Wang named Robert C. Packman Professor
David Wang, an acclaimed microbiologist and virologist at WashU Medicine, is known for his work identifying new viruses and understanding their roles in human diseases.
Register for spring wellness challenge
WashU’s Good Nurtured spring wellness challenge gets underway soon. It takes a holistic approach to well-being and encourages showing and receiving kindness, civility and graciousness. Register today.
Surgical AI adapts to changing patients
A new adaptive model created at WashU improves surgical predictions across evolving patient populations.
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