News, profiles and features
Newly found ‘immune organ’ inside skull directs brain defense
Findings may offer a new way to fight brain cancer, neurodegenerative disease.
Laser therapy offers weapon against deadly brain tumors (Links to an external site)
Large analysis of patient outcomes shows that extent of tumor ablation, treatment timing extends survival.
Scientists identify brain’s brake that shuts off chronic pain (Links to an external site)
Finding from mouse study could lead to targeted treatments for chronic nerve pain.
Sensory overload in kids has distinct neurobiological roots (Links to an external site)
Study identifies brain differences tied to sensory distress, often linked to anxiety and autism.
St. Louis Children’s Hospital again ranked No. 1 children’s hospital in Missouri and St. Louis by U.S. News & World Report (Links to an external site)
Rankings mark the 18th straight year St. Louis Children’s — staffed by WashU Medicine pediatric specialists — has topped the region for pediatric care.
The Gift of Time (Links to an external site)
A video message about science, gratitude and hope from Dr. Michael S. Avidan, former head of the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine.
Honors and awards
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.
Rogers honored for contributions to neurodevelopment (Links to an external site)
Recognized for research on brain development in premature babies, early markers of psychiatric risk in children
Chahin, Rohatgi named Loeb Teaching Fellows (Links to an external site)
Projects will focus on artificial intelligence for student feedback, augmented reality in classroom
Willers to lead Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics & Gynecology (Links to an external site)
Clinician recognized for patient-centered care, academic excellence
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
Huang installed as inaugural Davie professor
Internationally recognized leader in study of human brain development, neurodegeneration honored with inaugural WashU Medicine professorship
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