The new Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza West Tower isn’t only a state-of-the-art facility. It’s where WashU Medicine physicians will deliver the most advanced, research-driven heart and vascular care — making world-class expertise accessible in St. Louis and beyond. medicine.washu.edu/news/barnes-...

When symptoms don’t add up, our experts unite to uncover the answers. Thanks to pioneering research by Fumihiko Urano, MD, PhD, on the genetics of Wolfram syndrome, Rachel Hyman received clarity about her rare condition — one that puzzled doctors for years. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

🔗: source.washu.edu/2025/09/wash... Our biomedical footprint is growing — Catalyst: Powered by WashU is a $100M development in the Cortex District that will further cement St. Louis as a global hub for innovation. See how this state-of-the-art facility will accelerate more breakthroughs.

Scientists discovered our cells, well, toss their cookies. But they're not sick — they're healing. This surprising new basic science finding in collaboration with @bcmhouston.bsky.social reveals a cellular process that could help predict some cancers. medicine.washu.edu/news/cells-v...

An existing Alzheimer's drug could be key to treating or even stopping the most common pediatric brain tumors. “Now that we’ve figured out how these cells work and grow, the sky’s the limit,” said the study's senior author, David Gutmann, MD. medicine.washu.edu/news/study-s...

Newly developed WashU Medicine technology is powering sensors that can detect airborne flu and COVID-19. "It’s going to change everything we do when we think about how to diagnose and treat patients with infectious diseases,” said John Cirrito, PhD. www.stltoday.com/news/local/b...

When rare and undiagnosed conditions feel hopeless, science can unlock answers. Thanks to a new $12.4M NIH grant, WashU Medicine’s Megan Cooper, MD, deepens her work studying genetic causes to better diagnose and treat children with rare immune disorders medicine.washu.edu/news/researc...

Leading WashU Medicine Long COVID expert @zalaly.bsky.social is guiding national conversation around the summer’s rise in COVID cases in this week's New York Times — read what’s driving transmission and what to watch for next. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/w...

WashU Medicine researchers are one step closer to understanding a person's lifetime cancer risk by seeking to understand new interactions between mutated cells. The ultimate goal? Identify and eliminate pre-cancerous cells before they form. medicine.washu.edu/news/genetic...

Tuberculosis is the world's deadliest disease, claiming 3,400 lives daily. And cases are rising. See how Christina Stallings, PhD, and her team — national leaders in infectious disease and public health — are fighting back. source.washu.edu/2025/08/the-...

Advantage: @wtatour.bsky.social. Thanks to leadership from WashU Medicine’s Dr. Megan Gornet, the Women’s Tennis Association adopted a new national rule letting players freeze eggs or embryos — without sacrificing a season or their pro ranking in the process. www.stlmag.com/health/washu...

For children with cerebral palsy, diagnosing dystonia — an involuntary movement disorder — has long been subjective. But now, a WashU Medicine team led by Bhooma Aravamuthan, MD, has built objective metrics for doctors to guide care and improve treatment. medicine.washu.edu/news/new-met...

St. Louis Public Radio dives deeper into a landmark AI tool developed at WashU Medicine to analyze mammograms that predict a patient’s five-year breast cancer risk. This innovative technology recently received FDA Breakthrough Device designation.

Elijah Schultz was born with limb differences — but thanks to Dr. Goldfarb’s life-changing surgical care, this 13-year-old multi-sport athlete is shining on the field and off, while redefining what it means to be able-bodied. youtu.be/zDAFpPLScSg

🔗: www.bjc.org/news/bjc-hea... Community-first care is at the heart of our mission. As exclusive physician partners at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and care providers at Christian Hospital, we’re proud both hospitals rank among the “Best Regional Hospitals for Community Access.”

🔗: medicine.washu.edu/news/ai-base... "The goal is to make this tech available to any woman having a screening mammogram anywhere in the world," said Graham A. Colditz, MD. The AI-based tech, which earned FDA Breakthrough Device designation, was co-developed with Shu (Joy) Jiang, PhD.

🔗 c-brain.org C-BRAIN is a new consortium of 60+ global orgs led by researchers from academia, industry and philanthropy, including WashU Medicine — revolutionizing data analysis through use of human-augmented AI to speed up breakthroughs in neurodegenerative disease.​ ​

🔗: medicine.washu.edu/news/one-pat... When Dr. Randall Jotte looked at the lived experiences of his unhoused ER patients, it transformed his perspective on care. This led to the creation of Hospital to Housing alongside Barnes-Jewish Hospital to support those with nowhere else to turn.

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.

“This is a gamechanger for the field.” A study co-authored by professor of neurology @ndosenbach.bsky.social with The National University of Singapore shows how to optimize brain scans for designing smarter and more cost-effective studies of neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Physician-scientists are essential to advancing care, and WashU Medicine’s Dean’s Scholars program supports them with funding, mentorship and research support. Now, four new doctors are joining the program to drive progress in biomedical discovery for all. medicine.washu.edu/news/4-physi...

The winners of the 2025 #LaskerEssay Contest are: Anna Bright, Connie Cai, Shen-Han Lee, and Amanda Pinski. Congratulations! 🧪 🎉 Read their stellar essays: laskerfoundation.org/meet-winners... #SciComm #FutureofScience @jclinicalinvest.bsky.social @washumedicine.bsky.social

Nationwide, the opioid epidemic is driving rising hepatitis C rates. A new study shows children and pregnant women are the least likely to get treatment — but WashU Medicine researchers are working to close this critical gap in care. medicine.washu.edu/news/hepatit...

New research from WashU Medicine shows that short-term parent-child therapy for preschoolers with depression can change the course of their mental health for years to come. medicine.washu.edu/news/early-i...

The average age when people in the Richardson family who carry a gene mutation start to show symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease is 39. Three young siblings in the family hope to change that.

Martin Mwita was born with sickle cell disease and doctors told his mom he likely wouldn't live past age 35. But then a cure arrived. Learn more about his incredible journey and the cutting-edge treatment he received at WashU Medicine and St. Louis Children's Hospital: youtu.be/6t5o6Cr_kMY

🔗 medicine.washu.edu/news/strateg... Scientists have found a surprising culprit in both cardiovascular disease and the leading cause of blindness in those over 50 — cholesterol. The discovery opens the door to preventing these two major diseases of aging.

🔗 medicine.washu.edu/news/ai-base... Life-saving decisions, faster: The FDA has approved AI software from a startup founded by WashU Medicine researchers to help neurosurgeons map the brain in an hour instead of days. This groundbreaking tech will pinpoint the safest path for surgery.

WashU Medicine continues to unite the world’s most innovative researchers. We’re proud to introduce Jennifer Phillips-Cremins, PhD, to our team — a global leader in 3D genome structure and its role in brain development and healthy function. source.washu.edu/2025/06/phil...

🔗 medicine.washu.edu/news/solidar... In this time of need, our hearts are with our neighbors at Centennial Christian Church and Fountain Park after the devastating May 16 tornado.

🔗 medicine.washu.edu/news/innovat... Most patients with aggressive blood cancers saw full remission in a new trial from WashU startup Wugen. The approach delivers CAR-T cells faster, and with fewer procedures, for patients who have little time and even fewer options. @sitemancenter.bsky.social

Could a common sleep aid help prevent Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases? A new WashU Medicine study found that the drug lemborexant blocked harmful protein buildup and brain tissue loss in mice — offering hope for future therapies. medicine.washu.edu/news/sleep-a...

Your brain has a plot twist: WashU Medicine researchers have discovered that astrocytes — not neurons — may drive attention and alertness. This new science breakthrough could reshape how we treat ADHD, memory loss and more. medicine.washu.edu/news/overloo...

Many fungal infections are fatal—even more are missed. At WashU Medicine’s Invasive Fungal Infections Clinic, Dr. Andrej Spec is diagnosing rare diseases that others overlook. See why this clinic is exceptional: medicine.washu.edu/news/washu-m...

Congratulations to the 55 faculty members honored with 2025 Dean’s Impact Awards for their extraordinary research, care and mentorship rooted in community. From advancing health equity to mentoring the next generation, these leaders are leaving an impact. medicine.washu.edu/news/washu-m...

A 2009 meeting between Dr. Tahmeed Ahmed and WashU Medicine’s Dr. Jeffrey Gordon sparked trials that transformed treatment for millions of malnourished children. Now, TIME100 Health 2025 honors Dr. Ahmed for that life-saving research. time.com/collections/...

Join us in congratulating Susan K. Dutcher, PhD, on her election to the National Academy of Sciences. Her groundbreaking research on cilia is unlocking insights into chronic disease and continues to elevate WashU Medicine’s legacy of scientific impact. medicine.washu.edu/news/dutcher...

From clinical trials to practice, WashU Medicine’s Memory Diagnostic Center offers top-tier, end-to-end Alzheimer's care. Now, a promising new study paves the way for clinics worldwide to adopt our elevated standard of outpatient care and infrastructure. 🔗 medicine.washu.edu/news/drug-to...

“There are worlds out there waiting for you to become exactly what they need.” —David H. Perlmutter, MD, Dean of the School of Medicine at WashU Medicine Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Swipe through unforgettable, celebratory highlights from the #WashUMedicine Commencement! Congrats, Class of 2025! "Our work is all about discovering new ways to do better for our patients." —David H. Perlmutter, MD, Dean of the School of Medicine at WashU Medicine

#WashUMedicine Commencement ceremonies are being held today and Monday, May 12! Graduates and families can find a complete schedule of all ceremonies on our website. Attend in person or via livestream. medicine.washu.edu/education/tr...

Read how the latest research at #WashUMedicine is changing lives around the globe. Backed by the Gates Foundation, the DOLF Project is accelerating elimination programs for neglected tropical diseases in under-resourced regions of Africa and Asia. medicine.washu.edu/news/a-faste...

​Could a “spermostat” be the key to reproduction? WashU Medical scientists are studying how a temperature-controlled switch in sperm may unlock breakthroughs in male fertility and contraception. medicine.washu.edu/news/tempera...

If you were at risk for Alzheimer's, would you actually want to know? A fascinating new #WashUMedicine study reveals a significant gap between patient curiosity and the anxiety of knowing the truth. medicine.washu.edu/news/most-pe...

Congratulations to #WashUMedicine’s Shannon Lenze, PhD, winner of WashU’s Danforth St. Louis Confluence Award for her trauma-informed prenatal care research with EleVATE—advancing mental health and birth outcomes across the region. medicine.washu.edu/news/lenze-r...

An international trial co-led by #WashUMedicine could lead to the firstmajor change in standard treatment for head and neck cancer in more than 20 years— offering new hope for patients through immunotherapy. medicine.washu.edu/news/immunot...

Choosing St. Louis Children’s Hospital gave Martin something he’s never had before: healthy red blood cells. As the region’s first commercial gene therapy patient, he’s now on the path to a cure — thanks to the groundbreaking care of WashU Medicine physicians.

Birmingham hip resurfacing delivers superior long-term outcomes over standard total hip replacement — especially in athletic, middle-aged patients. WashU Medicine’s Dr. Barrack, the first U.S. surgeon to perform the procedure, shares 14+ years of results. medicine.washu.edu/news/alterna...

What if your body was primed for cancer before you were born? A new study reveals how inherited mutations—present from birth—may quietly pave the path for tumor growth later in life. Read more about this innovative work led by #WashUMedicine researchers: medicine.washu.edu/news/study-s...

Feeling unmotivated isn’t just “part of it.” WashU Medicine researchers found how cancer-related inflammation affects the brain—and reversed it in mice, showing apathy can be treated separately from disease. Big news for palliative care: medicine.washu.edu/news/brain-p...