Study reveals clues to how Eastern equine encephalitis virus invades brain cells
Researchers at the School of Medicine have determined how Eastern equine encephalitis virus attaches to a receptor it uses to enter and infect cells. The findings lay a foundation for treatments and vaccines for viral infections.
Weil receives Kyelem Prize for work on neglected tropical diseases
Gary Weil, MD, a professor of medicine and of molecular microbiology at the School of Medicine, received the 2023 Kyelem Prize at the Coalition for Operational Research on Neglected Tropical Diseases’ annual meeting.
Three receive grant for NK cell-based therapy trial for kids with AML
Todd A. Fehniger, MD, PhD, and co-principal investigators Jeffrey J. Bednarski, MD, PhD, and Thomas Pfeiffer, MD, all at the School of Medicine, have received a total of $1.4 million from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research and Siteman Kids to support a clinical trial of a novel cell-based immunotherapy.
To help advance fight against vision loss, Fort pledges $15 million
Research led by Rajendra S. Apte, MD, PhD, at the School of Medicine, is the focus of a $15 million pledge from philanthropist Jeffrey T. Fort to accelerate research and develop new treatments for diseases that cause vision loss.
‘Long flu’ has emerged as a consequence similar to long COVID
New research from the School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System comparing the viruses that cause the flu and COVID-19 shows that people hospitalized with seasonal influenza also can suffer long-term negative health effects.
Kulkarni recognized for research into complement system
Hrishikesh S. Kulkarni, MD, an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at the School of Medicine, has received the 2023 Svar Complement Excellence Award from the International Complement Society and life sciences company Svar.
Gut bacteria of malnourished children benefit from key elements in therapeutic food
New research from the School of Medicine has identified key naturally occurring biochemical components of a novel therapeutic food that is aimed at repairing malnourished children’s underdeveloped gut microbiomes. The findings may help guide treatments for malnutrition.
Smoking causes brain shrinkage
Smoking shrinks the brain and effectively causes premature brain aging, according to a study by researchers at the School of Medicine. The findings help explain why smokers are at high risk of age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease.
Curiel, Janetka named fellows of National Academy of Inventors
David T. Curiel, MD, PhD, and James W. Janetka, PhD, professors at the School of Medicine, have been elected fellows of the National Academy of Inventors.
Ciorba receives grant to evaluate treatment for colorectal cancer
Matthew A. Ciorba, MD, a professor of medicine and director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at the School of Medicine, has received a $2.8 million award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to evaluate a new treatment for colorectal cancer.
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