News, profiles and features
How early-life stress leaves a ‘scar’ inside brain cells (Links to an external site)
Mouse study finds changes to DNA packaging form molecular memory of trauma, make brain vulnerable to future stress.
Obituary: Kennedy Reed, graduate student at WashU Medicine, 26 (Links to an external site)
A promising early-career scientist, Reed was studying molecular microbiology.
AI platform reduces paperwork for WashU Medicine and BJC physicians (Links to an external site)
Less time on documentation means more time to focus on patients.
St. Louis Children’s Hospital and WashU Medicine to open pediatric specialty care center in Wentzville (Links to an external site)
New outpatient facility expected to open in 2027.
Finding order in the inner chaos of our cells (Links to an external site)
New technique wrangles evasive proteins to dissect the cause of diseases and design potential new therapeutics.
Proven childhood obesity treatment also works at pediatrician’s office (Links to an external site)
Family-based treatment helped nearly half of kids in clinical trial reach healthier weight.
Honors and awards
Vij named inaugural Jeffrey S. and Prue H. Gershman Distinguished Professor
Renowned physician-scientist is national leader in research and treatment of blood cancers.
Drewry installed as inaugural Llorin-Roa professor
Critical care leader nationally recognized for building collaborative, high-performing ICU systems.
Weihl named inaugural Gabe Weil Professor
Neurologist is internationally known for research into genetic underpinnings of neuromuscular disorders.
Lee installed as inaugural Stickle professor
Nationally acclaimed vitreoretinal surgeon harnesses AI for vision research, patient care.
Lenschow named inaugural John S. Daniels Professor
Trailblazing physician-scientist, revered mentor has influenced the fields of immunology, rheumatology and medicine
Lee named inaugural Selma and Herman Seldin Distinguished Professor of Medicine
WashU Medicine physician-scientist internationally recognized for groundbreaking research in acute lung injury.
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