Four-year $2.09 million R01 research grant
Kroll receives NIH grant
Category: Neurogenetics & Transcriptomics
New snack foods nurture healthy gut microbiome
Microbiome-modifying foods designed with specific combinations of plant fibers
Lee named head of Department of Neurology
Recognized for expertise in brain injury, impact as mentor
Investigational Alzheimer’s drug improves biomarkers of the disease
International clinical trial yields mixed results with unclear cognitive effects but promising biomarker results
Immunologist joins Colonna lab as Pew Latin American Fellow
Fachi will study role of healthy gut bacteria in immunity
Board grants faculty appointments, promotions, tenure
At the Washington University in St. Louis Board of Trustees meeting May 7, numerous faculty members were appointed or promoted with tenure or granted tenure, effective July 1 unless otherwise indicated. Promotion with tenure Megan Tierney Baldridge, MD, PhD, to associate professor of medicine at the School of Medicine; Trevor G. Gardner II to professor of […]
Studies reveal skull as unexpected source of brain immunity
Immune cells from skull bone marrow guard the brain, spinal cord
Tiny implant cures diabetes in mice without triggering immune response
Nanofiber device allows insulin to be released while defending against immune cells
New tool activates deep brain neurons by combining ultrasound, genetics
It is the first work to show that sonothermogenetics can control behavior by stimulating a specific target deep in the brain
Brain tumors caused by normal neuron activity in mice predisposed to such tumors
Light triggers formation, feeds growth of optic nerve tumors
Podcast: Pandemic contributing to uptick of mental health problems in kids
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ details how children, particularly those with special needs, have been affected by behavioral and emotional turmoil caused by COVID-19
WashU, Pitt awarded $10.7 million for Alzheimer’s disease research
Study to look for genetic pathways that lead to formation of plaques, tangles
Draining brain’s debris enhances Alzheimer’s therapies in mice
Impaired drainage also may play a role in Alzheimer’s in people
Anti-aging compound that improves metabolic health in mice improves muscle glucose metabolism in people
Further studies underway to determine extent of clinical benefits
Gordon study on childhood malnutrition honored for its impact
Clinical Research Forum awards studies with immediate impact on health, well-being of patients
Consortium to investigate role of neurofilament light chain in neurodegenerative diseases
School of Medicine researchers help lead academic-industry partnership
Gordon receives Kober Medal
‘Father of microbiome’ honored by Association of American Physicians
For malnourished children, a new type of microbiome-directed food boosts growth
New food is designed to nurture healthy gut microbes
Chemo for glioblastoma may work better in morning than evening
Study indicates timing of chemotherapy could improve treatment for deadly brain cancer
Brain Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer Center
Neurosurgeon and scientist Albert H. Kim appointed director
Zika virus helps destroy deadly brain cancer in mice
Virus-based therapy may unlock potential of immunotherapy for glioblastoma
FUSIN promising in therapeutic agent delivery to brain tumor
Dezhuang Ye in Hong Chen’s lab tests novel method in brain tumor model