Research flourishes despite the immense challenges of the pandemic.
WashU Medicine reaches new heights as it climbs to No. 3 in NIH research funding (Links to an external site)
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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.
Study reveals how chronic blood cancer transitions to aggressive disease
Findings could lead to new therapies, prevention strategies
As variant cases continue, the Institute collaborates with community & university partners to provide 1,000 COVID-19 vaccines (Links to an external site)
Have you heard of “Our Community, Our Health-St. Louis”? Spearhead by the Institute for Public Health and the Institute of Clinical & Translational Sciences in partnership with several St. Louis community-based organizations, it is a collaborative effort to provide COVID-19 primary and booster vaccinations to individuals in their own homes or neighborhoods.
Study supports urging smoking-cessation treatment to patients in cancer care (Links to an external site)
National study shows cancer centers help patients stop smoking
Saint Louis University researcher studies impact of neighborhood walking on health, needed improvements to infrastructure (Links to an external site)
TL1 predoctoral trainee take diabetes education to St. Louis area school nurses (Links to an external site)
Testing Inclusivity and Innovation Benefits All (Links to an external site)
From the Association of University Centers on Disabilities website
Lung infections caused by soil fungi are a problem nationwide (Links to an external site)
Outdated maps of disease-causing fungi may lead to delayed, missed diagnoses