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WashU Medicine – advancing human health through research, education and patient care.

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Answers. Options. Cures. HOPE. With WashU Medicine, that's exactly what you can expect. Because before a diagnosis changes everything, we're already changing what's possible. Watch how.
Student-led, patient-first. At the WashU Medicine Pro Bono Health Clinic, medical, occupational therapy and physical therapy students team up to provide much-needed care to uninsured community members in the St. Louis area. medicine.washu.edu/news/togethe...
Together, WashU Medicine MD, OT, PT students treat patients at Pro Bono Health Clinic | WashU Medicine
WashU Medicine's Pro Bono Health Clinic combines compassion with science to provide hope, healing and dignity to uninsured visitors.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“There’s hope for the first time in history.” Watch Jake’s incredible story showing what’s possible as Alzheimer’s prevention research moves into a new era — giving families options and hope they never thought they’d have. campaigns.med.washu.edu/alz/
November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“This kind of tool lets us ask questions that were impossible before.” See how WashU Medicine neuroscientists are changing what's possible in understanding how the brain works. source.washu.edu/2025/11/prim...
Prime time for fiber optics to take a deep dive into brain circuits
A group of researchers from Washington University in St. Louis has created a new kind of fiber-optic device to manipulate neural activity deep in the brain.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
What if doctors could spot disease earlier and tailor treatments to each patient? A new AI-enabled imaging center at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology brings that future closer with more precise, proactive and personalized care. See how. medicine.washu.edu/news/new-cen...
New center to develop AI-based imaging tools to improve diagnosis, care | WashU Medicine
WashU Medicine is leading the effort on image-based precision medicine with the new Center for Computational and AI-enabled Imaging Sciences.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
That's exactly why Randall J. Bateman, MD, was invited to
@cbssundaymorning.bsky.social — see how our groundbreaking clinical trials could change the outcome for millions of people who live in fear of what Alzheimer’s takes from them: campaigns.med.washu.edu/alz
November 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Exciting to see Randall Bateman, MD, featured on CBS Sunday Morning for his leadership in Alzheimer’s prevention. A powerful example of science driving real hope for families living under the genetic destiny of this devastating disease. Tune in tomorrow. youtu.be/MtkY-Rto_ZY?...
Alzheimer's may be preventable if treated before symptoms appear, study suggests
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November 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
What if we could stop Alzheimer’s before it starts? WashU Medicine is leading bold trials to make it happen — and the world is watching. See the story on CBS News Sunday Morning this weekend. www.cbsnews.com/news/this-we...
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Nov. 9)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
WashU Medicine scientists found doorways that deadly viruses use to enter cells — and changed the locks. Read how they built decoy molecules to guard against yellow fever and tick-borne encephalitis, diseases that kill tens of thousands each year. medicine.washu.edu/news/discove...
Discovery of viral entry routes into cells points to prevention strategies | WashU Medicine
Researchers at WashU Medicine used decoy molecules to newly identified receptors to prevent deadly viral infections in mice.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Sleep issues can be a symptom of Alzheimer’s, but learning what causes them could help prevent the disease. Research led by Erik Musiek, MD, found amyloid buildup disrupts circadian rhythms, offering insight into links between sleep and neurodegeneration. medicine.washu.edu/news/alzheim...
Alzheimer’s disrupts circadian rhythm of brain cells | WashU Medicine
A mouse study at WashU Medicine shows how Alzheimer’s disease reprograms genes in specialized cells involved in amyloid plaque removal.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
St. Louis is setting the national standard in cancer care, and @sitemancenter.bsky.social is leading the way. St. Louis Magazine details how our doctors give patients more options that save lives and improve quality of life after cancer. www.stlmag.com/health/cance...
Why St. Louis is on the frontlines of cancer care innovation
Dr. Timothy Eberlein, director of the Siteman Cancer Center based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine, says hospitals and cancer centers in the metro area are “providing tomorrow’s treatments...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Three researchers — Michael Meers, PhD, Janet Sorrells, PhD and Andrew Young, PhD — earned prestigious NIH Director’s Awards for work spanning regenerative medicine, the gut microbiome and cancer. Each was honored for their unconventional brilliance. medicine.washu.edu/news/washu-r...
WashU researchers honored with NIH Director’s Awards | WashU Medicine
Three investigators have been recognized with grants from the agency’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research program.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Head of WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Pamela K. Woodard, M.D., advanced how doctors everywhere see and treat the heart. Her breakthrough imaging work earned her one of medicine’s highest honors: membership in the National Academy of Medicine. medicine.washu.edu/news/woodard...
Woodard elected to National Academy of Medicine | WashU Medicine
Pamela K. Woodard, MD, head of radiology at WashU Medicine, was recognized by the NAM for her advances in cardiac imaging techniques.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
He helps patients find their voices after cancer, drives research and mentors surgeons. Sid Puram, MD, changes lives every day. Now he’s been named head of the Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery and the Lindburg Professor of Otolaryngology. medicine.washu.edu/news/puram-n...
Puram named head of otolaryngology | WashU Medicine
Sidharth Puram, MD, PhD, has been named the head of the Department of Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery at WashU Medicine.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Bold leadership in surgery creates more second chances — for recovery, for health, for life. Now, as president-elect of the American College of Surgeons, Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, will guide 90,000 peers to make more of those chances possible. medicine.washu.edu/news/eberlei...
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October 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
🔗: medicine.washu.edu/news/washu-m... A rare and groundbreaking “domino” heart transplant — one of the most complex pediatric surgeries in the nation — was performed at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Read how it came together during a procedure uniting 20 specialists to save two children at once.
October 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Honored by @time.com Best Inventions of 2025, Jeffrey Gordon, MD, and Tahmeed Ahmed, PhD, created a microbiome-targeted food that helps malnourished children — one of the world’s most vulnerable populations — grow and thrive. https://time.com/collections/best-inventions-2025/7318496/mdcf-2/
MDCF-2: The Best Inventions of 2025
Find out why MDCF-2 is on TIME's list of 2025's best inventions.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Named one of St. Louis’ most exciting startups to watch in
@stltoday.com, Wugen is redefining the future of cancer care. The WashU-born biotech standout recently raised $115M to advance a modified cell-based therapy found to work in 91% of patients. www.stltoday.com/news/local/b...
Nicklaus: With $115 million in hand, biotech startup eyes the finish line
Wugen has become a standout among St. Louis biotech startups. It has raised more than $300 million in capital since 2018 and employs about 35 people.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Family conflict and bullying aren’t just tough childhood moments — they’re top predictors of youth mental health issues, according to new findings. Learn why this research could better equip adolescents in their long-term psychological health. medicine.washu.edu/news/social-...
Social conflict strong predictor of teen mental health | WashU Medicine
A study at WashU Medicine found that conflicts at home and with peers were among the strongest predictors of mental health problems in teens.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🔗: https://medicine.washu.edu/news/its-never-too-late-for-those-with-cancer-to-quit-smoking/ Science proves it’s never too late to quit. A stop-smoking study led by Li-Shiun Chen, MD, reveals that kicking the habit after a cancer diagnosis can still give patients something priceless back: time.
October 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
For those facing Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, every discovery brings hope. Neurologist Eva Klinman, MD, PhD, has been honored as one of the next generation of researchers shaping the way — and
@statnews.com just named her a 2025 #STATWunderkinds. www.statnews.com/wunderkinds/...
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Using microscopy tools to develop a new model for neurodegenerative diseases
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October 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Amiyah’s spine once curved 81 degrees, making each breath a challenge. Expert care from Munish Gupta, MD, WashU Medicine Orthopedics helped her stand taller — literally and figuratively. Now she’s using her story to show other kids that courage can take many forms www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/What...
October 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
AI tools are helping oncologists see more, act quicker and transform breast cancer diagnostics for patients everywhere — starting in St. Louis. Read about the pioneering science at WashU Medicine, spotlighted by @wsj.com.
What are the odds that you’ll get breast cancer in the next few years? AI might have the answer.

Clairity's AI model, which recently received FDA authorization, is designed to predict a woman’s five-year breast-cancer risk from a routine mammogram.

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October 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A microscopic invader that kills 100,000 each year — mostly infants and children — may finally be stopped. Siyuan Ding, PhD, and team uncovered how rotavirus infects cells, revealing clues that could lead to life-saving treatments, as reported in PNAS. medicine.washu.edu/news/researc...
Researchers find key to stopping deadly infection | WashU Medicine
By disabling a critical cellular pathway, WashU Medicine researchers uncover a potential treatment for rotavirus and some other infections.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🔗: medicine.washu.edu/news/washu-m... WashU Medicine’s innovative fellow-to-faculty programs — including RISE, Cori, and Dean’s fellows— are attracting sought-after postdoctoral talent for their unique opportunities, which help accelerate career advancement into professorship.
October 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Snapshots from an unforgettable milestone in the journey to becoming a doctor. View more photos from the 2025 White Coat Ceremony, where first-year students took an oath to serve with integrity and professionalism: https://medicine.washu.edu/news/a-promise-to-future-patients/
October 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM