Medicine & Health

Researchers at WashU Medicine and Princeton University have uncovered how trauma early in life can leave a lasting effect on the brain and make a person more vulnerable to stress later in life.

WashU Medicine ophthalmology researchers Aaron Y. Lee, MD (left), and Cecilia Lee, MD, received the Cogan Award from the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology for their contributions to vision science and ophthalmic research.

WashU Medicine researchers discovered that while rates of mammography screening remained steady in the overall population over two decades, they fell significantly among younger white women, uninsured women and current smokers.

Researchers at WashU Bursky Public Health explain how trust, misinformation and disrupted care can shape health outcomes during infectious disease outbreaks worldwide.

Aaron Y. Lee, Cecilia S. Lee and Scott A. Handley, all at WashU Medicine, were recognized for their work to improve the speed and reproducibility of clinical research.

WashU clinical psychologist Kirk Dougher says new students need to learn how to manage stress, navigate the healthcare system and grow into a person who can handle what comes next. Parents can help by showing support while encouraging their child to take the lead in their own healthcare.

WashU biomedical researchers Yifan Dai, Rohit Pappu and collaborators have discovered “condenzymes” that contribute biochemical functions in cells.

WashU Medicine researchers have developed a technique to synthesize shape-shifting “disordered proteins,” creating new opportunities to understand the basis of disease and design potential medical interventions.

Jeffrey I. Gordon, MD, the Dr. Robert J. Glaser Distinguished University Professor at WashU Medicine, has received the Gabbay Award from Brandeis University in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of gut microbiome research.

A clinical trial co-led by WashU Medicine researchers found that adding family-based behavioral treatment to specialized pediatric care helped nearly half of children with obesity reach a healthier weight.