What if we've misunderstood how ADHD stimulants work? WashU Medicine brain imaging and child neurology teams joined forces to uncover where in the brain these drugs act — knowledge that could improve how attention disorders are treated. medicine.washu.edu/news/stimula...

“I’m living proof of the research. I’m still here. And I should be dead.” ALS has long been a cruel mystery. An upcoming series explores how WashU Medicine gives those facing a once-untreatable form of ALS something revolutionary: hope. youtu.be/kRJ4X7_gGhk

🔗: medicine.washu.edu/news/new-als... Historically, ALS has been defined by a relentless decline. New findings from WashU Medicine offer a different story — a revolutionary drug that slows and may even reverse the progression of symptoms for a rare form of this deadly disease.

🔗: advancement.washu.edu/social This season, be the reason more patients receive answers by making a year-end gift. Keep our research momentum going and help us imagine a world with more hope.

Expecting some late nights over the holidays? Yo-El Ju, MD, a sleep expert at WashU Medicine, offers sound advice on when to start paying off upcoming sleep debt. https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/06/health/sleep-banking-explained-wellness

Nasal drops that fight brain tumors? Our researchers made it a reality in mice — and the results could reshape how we treat hard-to-reach cancers. www.newsweek.com/nasal-drops-...

🔗: https://campaigns.med.washu.edu/alz/?utm_source=X&utm_medium=WUMSocial&utm_campaign=ALZ Alzheimer's disease won't wait. And neither can the science working to stop it. Learn more about the groundbreaking work that's revealing new hope in a battle long thought unwinnable.

WashU Medicine researchers are continually investigating ways to protect brain health and keep Alzheimer's at bay. This latest study suggests hitting the gym does more than build muscle — it might also keep your brain younger. Read more: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

🔗: outlook.washu.edu Scientific discovery takes guts, patience and the willingness to try again. The new Outlook magazine celebrates stories of courageous inquiry at WashU Medicine that are shaping the future of care. Explore the full issue.

Sanfilippo syndrome cuts children's lives short — but research by Patti Dickson and team is determined to change the course of this rare genetic disease. Learn more about the work being done to rewrite the future of pediatric neurodegenerative diseases.

🔗: wustl.advancementform.com/campaign/giv... Join today's #GivingTuesday global movement. Your gift to WashU Medicine — of any size — helps turn research into cures, students into physicians and hope into real progress for patients everywhere. Make a lasting impact today.

Antidepressants save lives, but myths spread by influencers still confuse patients. Read in The Wall Street Journal how Eric Lenze, MD, head of our department of psychiatry, helps separate science from spin and explains why evidence-based care matters. www.wsj.com/health/welln...

He was genetically destined to develop Alzheimer’s decades ago — but didn’t. WashU Medicine scientists are uncovering why, bringing families hope for more options and brighter futures. PBS News Weekend spotlights this extraordinary story. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Taking on the most challenging medical problems, WashU Medicine researchers have come up with a way to unleash the immune system against one of the most aggressive and deadly brain cancers — eliminating the need for invasive surgery to reach hard-to-access tumors. medicine.washu.edu/news/nasal-d...

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...

“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/

“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...

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...

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

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?...

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...