Class Act: Ariel Hernandez-Leyva
In May, Ariel Hernandez-Leyva is set to achieve his goal of becoming a physician-scientist by earning a medical degree and a PhD in computational and systems biology from WashU Medicine. He is first author on a study — published in the prestigious journal Cell Metabolism — revealing that breath can carry clues to gut microbiome health, particularly among children.
For the tiniest babies, making the best use of antibiotics
A decadeslong research collaboration at WashU Medicine has led to a reduction in antibiotic use in preemies in the neonatal intensive care unit at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Power, Knowledge, and COVID-19
Did the scientific community’s response to the pandemic fall short of the reasoned pursuit of truth? Alex Broadbent of Durham University and Pieter Streicher of the University of Johannesburg—authors of a new book on science during the COVID moment—join WashU’s Sandro Galea to discuss what is still to be learned from the pandemic.
Alex Broadbent and Pieter Streicher
Rudra named member of NIH study section
Jai Rudra, an associate professor of biomedical engineering at WashU McKelvey Engineering, will serve on the National Institues of Health (NIH)’s Vaccines Against Infectious Diseases study section.
Huang installed as inaugural Davie professor
Eric Huang, MD, PhD, a leader in the study of human brain development, has been named the inaugural Joseph M. Davie Distinguished Professor in Pathology & Immunology at WashU Medicine.
Supporting runners every step of the way
WashU Medicine serves as the official medical provider — and more — at the Greater St. Louis Marathon.
Teaching Public Health
Volume Two
In an era shaped by the seismic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and politically derived challenges, the second volume of “Teaching Public Health” offers a timely and essential contribution to the evolving field of public health education.
mRNA vaccines follow unconventional immune path to destroy tumors
WashU Medicine researchers have found in mice that two types of immune cells are involved in triggering strong cancer-killing T-cell responses with mRNA vaccines, offering new insights into designing cancer vaccines.
Environmental enrichment reduces fentanyl relapse in rats
A study by WashU Medicine researchers offers new insight into
how environmental factors protect against opioid addiction and support recovery.
Simple procedure relieves painful complications after deep vein thrombosis
A clinical trial co-led by WashU Medicine researchers has shown that a painful complication of blood clots can be treated by inserting a stent into the affected vein.
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