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Understanding the brain is key to addressing devastating neurological and psychiatric diseases that affect mankind. To accelerate progress in this area, WashU Medicine — already one of the world’s premier institutions in neuroscience research — is deepening its investment.
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April 15, 2024
Epilepsy drug prevents brain tumors in mice with NF1
Study lays groundwork for clinical trial aimed at preventing brain tumors in children with NF1.
News Release
February 28, 2024
Neurons help flush waste out of brain during sleep
Findings could lead to new approaches for Alzheimer’s, other neurological conditions.
News Release
February 14, 2024
Brain tumors: Fighting with targeted tools
To understand and treat brain tumors we have to attack them from different angles, and tailor therapy to each patient.
Outlook Magazine
January 31, 2024
Sleep quality: Keeping the brain sharp
From diabetes and heart disease to depression, Alzheimer’s and more, scientists are exploring how sleep disturbances undermine health – and what can be done to address it.
Outlook Magazine
January 25, 2024
Newly opened Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building dedicated
Celebration signals ‘new era for medical science’.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
January 15, 2024
Pain & addiction: Breaking the grip
Solving pain and addiction will require translating scientific insights into clinical practice.
Outlook Magazine
January 8, 2024
A ‘unique, indelible impact’: Q&A with Dean Perlmutter
Talent, technologies coalesce to drive revolutionary therapies.
Outlook Magazine
December 13, 2023
Neurosciences on the rise: Launching a new era of progress
Addressing the profound mysteries underlying the functions of the brain and emergence of the mind, we can transform the way people live.
Outlook Magazine
January 10, 2023
Sustainability key focus in Neuroscience Research Building construction
Facility on track to achieve LEED Gold certification.
Medical Campus & Community
November 4, 2022
Understanding, treating pain, reducing opioid use, aim of $11.7 million grant
Funding from NIH HEAL Initiative.
News Release
August 24, 2022
Diversity, equity, inclusion a pillar of Neuroscience Research Building
‘We are all doing important work’.
Medical Campus & Community
July 13, 2022
New center’s aim: to ID biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases
Tracy Family SILQ Center to accelerate progress toward better diagnostics, treatments.
News Release
July 11, 2022
Neuroscience leaders tour research building construction site
Neuroscience Research Building’s 11 stories have been framed; siding installation has begun.
Medical Campus & Community
April 19, 2022
Where’s Waldo?
Elusive character hides in the Neuroscience Research Building, delighting kids at nearby day care.
Medical Campus & Community
September 30, 2021
Construction of neuroscience building perseveres despite pandemic
Collaboration key to keeping project on time, on budget.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
December 3, 2020
Construction progresses on neuroscience research building
Project will be the largest in School of Medicine’s history.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
March 6, 2020
Washington University to break ground on major neuroscience research hub
New construction will inspire discovery, collaboration, faculty recruitment at School of Medicine.
News Release, Video