A large randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial led by the National Institutes of Health shows that treating adults hospitalized with COVID-19 with infliximab or abatacept – drugs widely used to treat certain autoimmune diseases – did not significantly shorten time to recovery but did substantially improve clinical status and reduce deaths.
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Spotlight on Jennie H. Kwon, DO, MSCI (Links to an external site)
As an undergraduate double major in English and Biology, Jennie Kwon, DO, MSCI, might have had a hard time predicting her eventual career path. But, during her first semester in medical school, Kwon admitted she was “bit by the proverbial microbiology bug”. “I was truly fascinated by these organisms,” recalls Kwon. “And I knew immediately that […]
Inappropriate antibiotics for nonhospitalized kids cost US at least $74 million (Links to an external site)
Such prescriptions can cause complications including diarrhea, rashes
ICTS holds 4th annual Symposium; Announces CTSA funding renewal
The Washington University Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS) hosted their 4th annual Symposium and Poster Display on Friday, May 13, 2022. The theme “Making an Impact, Shaping the Future” focused on strategies to address equity and diversity challenges experienced by institutions across the national Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) network. The hybrid […]
ICTS awards winning entries in first-ever virtual poster display
The ICTS has awarded four separate awards to investigators in the ICTS’ first-ever virtual poster display and contest. As part of the 4th annual ICTS Symposium, 47 separate posters were submitted and reviewed by 22 ICTS faculty from Washington University in St. Louis, University of Missouri – Columbia, and Saint Louis University. Posters showcased ICTS-supported […]
Clinical and translational research receives $61 million grant support (Links to an external site)
Strong infrastructure allows for quick pivots to address COVID-19 pandemic, spur clinical innovation
Medication that lowers risk of overdose underused (Links to an external site)
Less than half of those eligible were given the proven medication; users of multiple substances received drug even less often
CCHPR awards scholarships to community organizations
The Center for Community Health Partnership & Research (CCHPR) has awarded ten scholarships to individuals employed by local nonprofit and governmental organizations. The funding will enable staff to attend week-long professional development courses offered through the Brown School Summer Institute at Washington University in St. Louis. The scholarship supports intensive virtual learning for three hours […]
Synthetic data mimics real patient data, accurately models COVID-19 pandemic (Links to an external site)
National synthetic dataset boosts coronavirus research, helps prepare for future pandemics
Washington University joins effort to launch Taylor Geospatial Institute (Links to an external site)
Institute brings together eight Midwest research institutions, implements key component of GeoFutures strategic roadmap