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 […]
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For men, low testosterone means high risk of severe COVID-19 (Links to an external site)
New clues on why more men than women develop severe disease
Good news: Mild COVID-19 induces lasting antibody protection (Links to an external site)
People who have had mild illness develop antibody-producing cells that can last lifetime
Podcast: What to make of CDC’s new masking guidelines (Links to an external site)
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ details how changes in recommendations for masking will be implemented at the university and elsewhere
Scientists discover rare genetic condition that attacks kids’ immune systems (Links to an external site)
Disease can cause frequent infections, enlarged organs, death
Alcohol problems severely undertreated (Links to an external site)
Heavy drinkers see doctors regularly, but few receive treatment for disorder
Podcast: Pandemic contributing to uptick of mental health problems in kids (Links to an external site)
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ details how children, particularly those with special needs, have been affected by behavioral and emotional turmoil caused by COVID-19
University joins NIH initiative to create diverse national biomedical data resource (Links to an external site)
As part of ‘All of Us’ research program, School of Medicine will seek to enroll local participants
New case studies published to TSBM website
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 […]