Study identifies brain differences tied to sensory distress, often linked to anxiety and autism.
Sensory overload in kids has distinct neurobiological roots (Links to an external site)
Author: Shawn Ballard
Mitreva receives award for parasite research
The American Society of Parasitologists’ Ward Medal honors an outstanding researcher with demonstrated leadership.
Dementia rising across Latino populations, multidecade study finds (Links to an external site)
Cases climbed in Mexico, Peru and Puerto Rico over two decades, bucking a downward trend seen in many wealthy nations.
Global consortium launches AI tools to accelerate Alzheimer’s research, treatments (Links to an external site)
Founding members include WashU Medicine, pharmaceutical companies, philanthropic groups and others.
Blood test powered by AI could transform diagnosis of dementia (Links to an external site)
New tool can distinguish among major neurodegenerative diseases with goal of providing clarity for treatment decisions.
Two WashU Medicine researchers named Perlmutter Career Development Assistant Professors
Chang-Panesso studies kidney repair; Oviedo works to understand the brain’s processing of sound, speech
Miller honored with Potamkin Prize for dementia research (Links to an external site)
Recognized for advancing strategies to develop novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases
WashU Medicine faculty elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation
Neurologists Suzanne Schindler and Christopher Smyser and otolaryngologist Sidharth Puram recognized as leaders in academic medicine.
Karch named inaugural Barbara Burton and Reuben M. Morriss III Professor
National leader in Alzheimer’s research renowned for collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to understanding neurodegeneration.
Dosenbach named inaugural David M. and Tracy S. Holtzman Professor of Neurology
Innovator in precision brain mapping known for discovery of network linking cognition with action