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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

🔗: 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.

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/

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...

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-...

🔗: 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.

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/...

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...

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.

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...

🔗: 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.

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/

Thousands of new variables in modern life — from microplastics to processed foods — may be aging millennials and fueling cancer rates. Read why in a Washington Post piece detailing the pivotal new research from WashU Medicine's Dr. Yin Cao, ScD.

The body’s “garbagemen” may also be guardians. Research led by Kodi Ravichandran, PhD, finds the body’s cellular custodians not only sweep away waste but also defend the pancreas, revealing a possible new path to prevent Type 1 diabetes for millions. medicine.washu.edu/news/bodys-g...

At 76, Doug Whitney has defied his genetic fate to avoid Alzheimer's. His exceptional case is the focus of a study led by Randall Bateman, MD, aiming to identify new ways to prevent or delay the disease, bringing hope to millions. Read more in @nytimes.com . www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/h...

The white coat is a symbol of integrity, professionalism, trust and hope for the future. Congratulations to our first-year WashU Medicine students for receiving their white coats and taking that symbolic first step toward officially becoming physicians.

Welcome to WashU Medicine and to the medical profession, Entering Class of 2025. We can’t wait to see how you transform the future of medicine.​ ​

Food alone isn’t enough for children facing malnutrition. See how Dr. Mark Manary and Dr. Kevin Stephenson, working with the Salk Institute, found unstable gut microbes as a cause of stunted growth and opened doors to improved treatment for millions. medicine.washu.edu/news/microbi...

The rare "kissing bug disease" has arrived in Missouri and is considered endemic by scientists. Infectious disease expert Dr. Philip Budge tells @STLpublicradio there's no reason for alarm — but that better testing, treatment and awareness are needed.

How can we harness AI for scientific discovery without putting patients at risk? That question drives the work of @prpayne5.bsky.social, a pioneering mind behind a synthetic clinical data approach that allows for faster insights without any risk to patient privacy. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

WashU Medicine’s Richard Stanton, Vice Chancellor for Medical Finance and Administration, urges scientists to craft alternatives to proposed NIH caps on indirect costs in their federally funded research — through accountability and engaging policymakers.​ www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

🔗: medicine.washu.edu/news/novel-w... Thank your brown fat. Scientists uncovered a new way it burns calories — helping our bodies produce heat, regulate weight and support metabolic health. See how this research, published in @nature.com, may lead to new therapies for obesity and metabolic disease.

Too often, new moms with hepatitis C miss crucial follow-up care. Now, an innovative study led by Dr. Laura Marks and Dr. Jeannie Kelly is changing that — increasing cure rates by ensuring antiviral treatment begins the moment their child is born.​ medicine.washu.edu/news/innovat...

Colon cancer is rising in adults under 50. And while reasons are still unclear, Dr. Will Chapman — a top colorectal surgeon — tells @USAToday.com that early screening still saves lives. His message: don’t wait. Know the risks. Get screened early. www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...

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.