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WashU Medicine’s pediatric neurology uses findings to improve testing access for kids with suspected genetic disorders

WashU Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS) and The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital awards 18 investigators as part of the 18th annual Clinical and Translational Research Funding Program (CTRFP). The CTRFP is the largest internal grant funding program of the ICTS. Applicants are required to submit proposals for projects that promote the translation of […]

In the past two years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved two novel Alzheimer’s therapies, based on data from clinical trials showing that both drugs slowed the progression of the disease. But while the approvals of lecanemab and donanemab, both antibody therapies that clear plaque-causing amyloid proteins from the brain, were greeted with enthusiasm […]

Christina A. Gurnett, MD, PhD, A. Ernest and Jane G. Stein Professor of NeurologyHead, Division of Pediatric and Developmental Neurology Chief of Neurology, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, was recently published in the American Journal of Human Genetics. A cross-disciplinary team of researchers and physicians from Children’s National Hospital and WashU Medicine, in collaboration with physicians […]

For investigators, there is much to be considered when choosing how to conduct research projects. Which demographics will you target? Which funding mechanisms should you apply for? How long will it take you to accomplish your aims? One of the most important considerations that seems simple enough, though it can sometimes appear unfamiliar to investigators, […]

The ICTS extends its gratitude to Betsy Keath, PhD, for twelve years of exceptional service to the ICTS and Washington University. Dr. Keath, Associate Professor of Medicine, has served as the ICTS Translational Research Navigator and Director of the Research Development Program (RDP). We offer our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Keath as she embarks upon her […]