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With a goal of boosting immunotherapy’s potential, researchers at WashU Medicine have found ways to stop the immune system from interfering in the fight against cancer. Learn more about their findings: medicine.wustl.edu/news/drug-bypa…

A new Test Account study provides a neurobiological explanation for the mind-bending effects of magic mushrooms and lays some of the groundwork for the development of psilocybin-based therapies for any number of psychiatric illnesses. bit.ly/4fq9tf6 #WashU #WashUalumni

Researchers at WashU have found that next-gen mucosal vaccines, delivered via the nose or mouth, could better prevent the spread of respiratory infections like COVID-19 compared to traditional shots. bit.ly/46xKjHj

Researchers from FLORIDA, Test Account & Stanford University have found new compound 368 can transform opioid overdose treatment. When paired with the drug naloxone, compound 368 increases the medication’s ability to reverse the lethal effects of opioid overdose. 💊

Researchers have developed a method to study aged neurons in the lab without brain biopsies, capturing the effects of aging in Alzheimer’s disease. This advancement could lead to better understanding and new treatment strategies. bit.ly/3ypcdZt

A pair of new Test Account studies could lead to future breast and pancreatic cancer therapies that target certain cells that drive inflammation. bit.ly/3YCKzD0 #WashU #WashUalumni

Congratulations to Julie Schwarz, MD, PhD, and Clifford Robinson, MD! The two WashU Medicine professors have been named fellows of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). medicine.wustl.edu/news/robinson-…

TONIGHT: Anne Thompson reports on the CDC warning about a rise in parvovirus - a seasonal respiratory virus. The warning is primarily for pregnant women if they don’t have immunity, it can cause severe complications like losing the baby.

When your thoughts drift, your brain enters a “default mode.” New studies, including one from WashU Medicine’s Nico Dosenbach, MD, PhD are uncovering the default mode’s influence on memory, social cognition, and self-awareness. youtube.com/watch?v=yESSv7…

Zebrafish are members of a rarefied group of vertebrates capable of fully healing a severed spinal cord. A new study from WashU Medicine maps the cells involved — and how they work together — in regenerating the zebrafish spinal cord. medicine.wustl.edu/news/zebrafish…

It’s who we’ve been; now, it’s who we are. Meet the new WashU! We've been known by many names since 1853, but now we're embracing the one that's closest to our hearts! Welcome to WashU, where excellence is our tradition and innovation is our future! washu.edu

Congratulations to Nupam Mahajan, PhD, on being named the inaugural Urologic Surgery Research Professor at WashU Medicine. The honor recognizes his research advances on the genetic basis of prostate cancer. medicine.wustl.edu/news/mahajan-n…

A WashU Medicine study finds that people with MS are far less likely than those without the condition to have the molecular hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings suggest a new avenue of research through which to seek Alzheimer’s treatments. medicine.wustl.edu/news/multiple-…

Developmental biologist Andy Groves, PhD, has been named head of the Department of Developmental Biology at WashU Medicine. His research on inner ear development is paving the way for better understanding and treatments for hearing loss. medicine.wustl.edu/news/groves-na…

#OneForAll ❤️🇺🇸💚: The #ParisParalympics start today and alumna Sarah Adam is making history as the first woman on Team USA's Paralympic wheelchair rugby team! We’re cheering for you, Sarah, and all of Team USA! bit.ly/3MqiZ4C

St Louis CITY SC players visited Siteman Kids at STLChildrensHospital recently to make friendship bracelets with our young patients! A big thank you to them for making it such a special day. BJC HealthCare Barnes-Jewish WashU Medicine

What an incredible day at the Kick Childhood Cancer game! Huge thanks to St Louis CITY SC and the Major League Soccer for hosting this event, and to the amazing fans for packing the stadium. The game spotlighted childhood cancer, sharing the powerful stories of patients, families, and survivors,

We are thrilled to announce Dr. Andy Groves as the new head of WashU Medicine's Department of Developmental Biology. Renowned for his research on inner ear development and regeneration, Dr. Groves joins us from Baylor College of Medicine. bit.ly/4cDVHCQ

WashU Medicine researchers have developed a method using engineered immune cells to reduce spinal cord injury damage in mice, leading to improved recovery, and showing promise for future human therapy. #neuroimmunology medicine.wustl.edu/news/novel-imm…