When Srikanth Singamaneni and Guy Genin, both professors of mechanical engineering and materials science at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, established a new collaboration with researchers from the School of Medicine in late 2019, they didn’t know the landscape of infectious disease research was about to shift dramatically. In a conference room […]
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WashU Medicine reaches new heights as it climbs to No. 3 in NIH research funding (Links to an external site)
Research flourishes despite the immense challenges of the pandemic.
Cancer genomics database recognized as global biodata resource (Links to an external site)
A vast database of cancer genomics knowledge started by Washington University scientists has been named a Global Core Biodata Resource by the Global Biodata Coalition. Led by twin brothers Malachi Griffith, PhD, and Obi Griffith, PhD, both associate professors of medicine, the CIViC “knowledgebase” helps match genetic mutations driving a patient’s cancer growth with possible treatments that target those mutations.
Patients with brain cancer may benefit from treatment to boost white blood cells (Links to an external site)
A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals at least one cause of low white blood cell counts in patients treated for glioblastoma and demonstrates a potential treatment strategy that improves survival in mice. Shown are MRI scans of a patient with this type of brain tumor.
Testing Inclusivity and Innovation Benefits All (Links to an external site)
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in the spring of 2022, students and staff at schools that serve children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) were left stranded. These students and staff faced unique circumstances because they could not always follow the CDC guidance on masking, testing, and social distancing due to the nature of these […]
Global Health Week (Links to an external site)
Global Health Week is a university-wide event that brings together Washington University and the St. Louis community to engage around global health topics. Mark your calendars! The next Global Health Week will be November 1-5, 2021.
Novel clinical trial launched to test multiple therapeutics to treat COVID-19 (Links to an external site)
The Infectious Disease Clinical Research Unit at Washington University School of Medicine has launched the ACTIV-2 Outpatient Monoclonal Antibodies and Other Therapies Trial, which will be conducted by the AIDS Clinical Trials Group. The school’s Infectious Disease Clinical Research Unit is one of 25 initial sites conducting ACTIV-2, which includes both phase 2 and phase […]