Two new #WashUMed studies support development of a broadly applicable treatment for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, glaucoma and ALS.
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Kerrigan, 4, was diagnosed with Rett syndrome as a 2-year-old. Her family travels from Baton Rouge to St. Louis at least twice a year to see a team of #WashUMed physicians, therapists and other specialists, all in a single visit.
“I think all parents in the St. Louis area, today, are feeling kind of rattled and scared. We, as parents, may not know the extent that we’ve been affected by something until we start talking about it.” — Eric Spiegel, MD, #WashUMed psychiatrist
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#WashUMed pediatric emergency physician Jamie Kondis, MD, says the rise in RSV cases in St. Louis and nationwide could indicate a severe season to come for flu, colds and other respiratory illnesses.
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"Most women should start getting a screening mammogram at age 40 and continue doing that annually.” — #WashUMed oncologist Lindsay Peterson, MD
Dr. Jessica Rodrigues, a pediatric oncology resident at , said her goal is to learn as much as she can from #WashUMed oncologist Mohamed Abdelbaki, MD, who created the global neuro-oncology training program.
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As cold weather approaches, the new #ShowMeTheScience episode discusses new COVID-19 booster shots and the WashU-developed nasal vaccine that was recently approved for use in India.
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“Dr. Toriola’s research fulfills a critical unmet need in premenopausal breast cancer prevention.”
Congrats to #WashUMed surgery professor , MD, PhD, on being named a William H. Danforth Washington University Physician Scholar.
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We are devastated and heartbroken about the unthinkable tragedy that occurred in our community this morning.
Our entire university community stands in solidarity and offers support to the St. Louis region as we grieve and process today's tragic incident. bit.ly/3W02Y8M
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We are heartbroken over the tragedy this morning at a school in our community. Devastating events impact our entire community and can lead to difficult conversations with kids. If you need guidance on talking to kids about scary news, we have a resource at
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Congratulations to the following four #WashUMed faculty members, who have been elected to : Opeolu Adeoye, MD; , MD, PhD; , PhD, and , PhD.
Read more: medicine.wustl.edu/news/adeoye-gu
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Four @WUSTLmed faculty members have been elected to @theNAMedicine based on their contributions to advancing public health, health care and medical science.
Membership in the academy is considered one of the highest honors in science and medicine. bit.ly/3ggD9RM
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#WashUMed expert , PhD, explores how AI has evolved – and how our researchers have found impressive uses for it, such as predicting which patients will develop sepsis and which children with neurofibromatosis are likely to develop comorbidities.
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“My respect for Dr. Nash, then and now, is unequivocal.” — Donald Suggs, DDS, president of . As the main speaker of the event, he spoke about how the Nash family helped pave the way for health equity in St. Louis.
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“I learned a lot in school and during my military experience, but working with dad, I learned the art of medicine.” — #WashUMed pediatrician Alison Nash, MD, reflecting on the legacy of her father, Homer Nash Jr., MD
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“Thank you to the Nash family for leading us on this journey.” — Trish Lollo, president of , emphasizing the need to create a true sense of belonging for each and every patient
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Speaking at the event, Tishaura Jones explains how it is crucial to focus not only on our community’s economic development, but its healthcare development as well.
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This morning, the Nash Way sign was installed on campus. Part of Children’s Place was renamed to honor the legacy of beloved #WashUMed pediatricians Helen Nash, MD, and her brother Homer Nash Jr., MD. Tonight’s dedication ceremony will begin shortly.
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Congrats to instructor Stacy West-Bruce, OTD, on receiving the Educator of the Year Award. West-Bruce was the first Black student at ’s OT program. Now, she leads important discussions about race, gender and identity with her students.
ot.wustl.edu/news/profile-s
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#WashUMed student Joshua Perez-Cruet has been putting together an ambitious curriculum that directly addresses the intersection between climate change and medicine. He hopes to shift US health care toward a greener, healthier future.
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October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Did you know that there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing this disease, or to ensure that you catch it in the early stages, when it’s most treatable?
Learn more: ow.ly/vVpL50Gnjzi
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Allison King, MD, MPH, PhD, is using a $561,321 grant to address barriers to early intervention and create and improve developmental screening tools for children with sickle cell disease: ow.ly/yJcH50L5Y2J #WashUmed #wuot #sicklecelldisease
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The Washington University Institute for Surgical Education (WISE) Center was one of the first surgical skills labs in the country established to serve a general surgery residency program. WISE Coordinator Karen Schubert gives an overview below. wise.wustl.edu
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This Thursday we’ll welcome Nobel Prize recipient Gregg Semenza, MD, PhD, for a lecture in the Moore Auditorium. Visit this link for more info about the event: internalmedicine.wustl.edu/events/event/4
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In advance of the 48th Annual Carl Moore lecture this Thursday 10/13, let’s highlight the legacy of hematologist and physician-scientist Carl V. Moore and this important event. 1/ @WUDeptMedicine @WashUDPS @WUHemeOncFellow
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Congrats! #WashUMed oncology professor , MD, PhD, is being awarded the ’s 2022 Prize for Scientific Excellence in Medicine in recognition of his outstanding work on leukemia.
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With the new Make Way initiative, #WashUMed is taking a bold step to substantially increase our funds for scholarships. A few of our goals include…
- reducing the burden of student debt
- creating a diverse medical workforce
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"It's absolutely crucial that our doors are open to students with incredible talent."
Our new student Initiative offers every student the freedom to navigate an educational path.
This is how we 'Make Way' for a brighter tomorrow. bit.ly/3rBDAbB
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One week away! 📆 Learn about award-winning research from of & Jeffrey Gordon, and 13 other expert speakers in #liverdisease and #gastroenterology at the Innovators in Science Symposium: Gastroenterology
bit.nyas.org/3MTiSwX #GItwitter
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A study by researchers with #WashUMed and ’s suggests that enzyme replacement therapy may slow brain degeneration in children with Batten disease.
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Studies from and involving gene-edited sheep into a rare nervous system disorder that causes dementia and early death in children have highlighted a possible treatment for the condition.
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Congrats! #WashUMed psychiatrist , PhD, has received a 2022 Zenith Fellow Award from the in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of Alzheimer’s research.
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How did people with intellectual and developmental disabilities manage during the pandemic? A new study led by Faculty Scholar, Kenton Johnston, PhD, , & published in JAMA Viewpoint, reveals inequities. bit.ly/3RJ7VQc
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