Building momentum: School of Public Health marks milestones
The School of Public Health is rapidly expanding with new people, spaces and initiatives. In August, faculty and staff gathered to begin shaping the school’s strategic plan.
Microbiome instability linked to poor growth in kids
WashU Medicine researchers found that children with fluctuating gut microbiomes showed poorer growth compared with kids with a more stable microbiome. The study sequenced the genomic material from fecal samples collected from toddlers in Malawi.
How harmful bacteria hijack crops
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have identified the protein involved in costly plant infestations, pointing the way to possible protections.
Yoo, Sun recognized for developing novel method to study aged neurons
Andrew S. Yoo, the Phil and Sima Needleman Distinguished Professor of Developmental Biology at WashU Medicine, and Zhao Sun, a staff scientist in Yoo’s laboratory, have received the Morby Prize from the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund in recognition of their groundbreaking paper that describes a novel method to study aged neurons.
Mouse study links chronic pain to disrupted sleep patterns
Researchers at WashU Medicine have developed the first mouse model to replicate the disrupted sleep patterns seen in people with chronic pain.
Do Not Resuscitate
Hospital Evil ... Where No One Can Hear You Scream
When medical intern Harry Lindmark’s patient gruesomely dies, he fears an “Angel of Death” is loose in his hospital. Soon, however, Harry falls under suspicion when unexpected deaths mount. His desperate investigation to clear his name reveals a nightmarish conspiracy: Hungering souls of those long-dead are killing his patients, led by the vengeful soul of […]
Bioelectronic material may help to reveal new information behind infertility
Alexandra Rutz, a biomedical engineer at WashU, has received a CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation to create 3D bioelectronic scaffolds for ovarian follicles, to be used for infertility and aging research.
Stitziel named scholar-innovator
Nathan O. Stitziel, MD, PhD, a professor of medicine and of genetics at WashU Medicine, has received the Harrington Discovery Institute 2025 Scholar-Innovator Award to support the development of breakthrough treatments for heart disease.
Halabi to lead Division of Nephrology, Hypertension & Apheresis in Department of Pediatrics
Carmen Halabi, MD, PhD, has been named director of the Division of Nephrology, Hypertension & Apheresis in the Department of Pediatrics at WashU Medicine.
Study sheds light on how pediatric brain tumors grow
Researchers at WashU Medicine have discovered that blocking a chemical signal in the brain could slow the growth of pediatric brain tumors, potentially providing new treatment options.
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