Partnership Development and Sustainability Support Program (PDSS) 2021-2022 Awardees Announced

Tessa Madden, MD, MPH; Rachel Tabak, PhD; Selena Washington, PhD, OTR/L

The Washington University Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences announced three partnerships selected to receive funding through the 2021-2022 Partnership Development and Sustainability Support (PDSS) program. This funding program provides up to $10,000 to new and existing community-academic partnerships for a 9-month period. It enables partners to develop the trust, infrastructure, capacity and skills needed to […]

New case studies published to TSBM website

Translational Science Benefits Model

The Translational Science Benefits Model website features two new case studies illustrating how research teams have used the TSBM in their research to highlight both the demonstrated and potential impact of their work. Using 3D Holograms to Treat Cardiac Arrhythmia—Developing and using 3D hologram technology (ELVIS) to guide physicians during cardiac ablation procedures. Advancing the […]

WashU Med study shows how COVID-19 increases risk of pregnancy complications

A new study by WashU Med maternal-fetal medicine researchers shows that the novel coronavirus infects maternal and fetal cells in the placenta and alters the balance of hormones that regulate blood pressure. This finding, published in the journal Med, helps explain why coronavirus infection has been linked to serious pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia, that […]