WashU Medicine Neurology

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Carlos Cruchaga, PhD, Jorge Llibre-Guerra, MD, and colleagues received a $12 million grant from the NIH's National Insti...
06/01/2026

Carlos Cruchaga, PhD, Jorge Llibre-Guerra, MD, and colleagues received a $12 million grant from the NIH's National Institute on Aging to launch the Caribbean Omics & Genomics for Alzheimer Study (CONGAS) — a study to understand why Alzheimer’s disproportionately affects Caribbean and Hispanic populations and to identify the genetic and molecular drivers behind this disparity.
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Our three Dean's Impact Awards recipients from the ceremony last month! Congratulations, again: Alyssa Smith, MD, Casey ...
05/31/2026

Our three Dean's Impact Awards recipients from the ceremony last month!
Congratulations, again: Alyssa Smith, MD, Casey Dunn, MD, & Cathy Dai, MD

In today’s , Eric Barbarite, MD, from WashU Medicine Otolaryngology, shared the common causes, symptoms and impacts of ...
05/30/2026

In today’s , Eric Barbarite, MD, from WashU Medicine Otolaryngology, shared the common causes, symptoms and impacts of various types of facial paralysis and outlined interventions ranging from physical therapy and botox injections to nerve grafts and muscle transfers.

New research from Yan Wang, MD, and colleagues published in American Society of Hematology's journal Blood shows that ad...
05/29/2026

New research from Yan Wang, MD, and colleagues published in American Society of Hematology's journal Blood shows that adults with sickle cell disease have a permeable blood-brain barrier. The study found pathways that may drive this barrier damage, pointing to potential targets to protect brain health in sickle cell disease.
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In an interview with Medscape, Eric Landsness, MD, PhD, commented on a proposed method of stimulating the hypoglossal ne...
05/28/2026

In an interview with Medscape, Eric Landsness, MD, PhD, commented on a proposed method of stimulating the hypoglossal nerve to help patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

Read the article: https://wb.md/48GHfuP

Nico Dosenbach, MD, PhD, was installed as the inaugural David M. and Tracy S. Holtzman Professor of Neurology at WashU M...
05/25/2026

Nico Dosenbach, MD, PhD, was installed as the inaugural David M. and Tracy S. Holtzman Professor of Neurology at WashU Medicine. He is widely recognized as a pioneer in precision neuroimaging.
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Anneliese Schaefer, JD, PhD, director of the Hope Center for Neurological Disorders, was selected to receive the 2026 Ho...
05/24/2026

Anneliese Schaefer, JD, PhD, director of the Hope Center for Neurological Disorders, was selected to receive the 2026 Hope Happens Spirit of Hope Award! The award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding passion and commitment to Hope Happens' mission.

Don't forget to register for the Forum for Clinical Trialists at this year's Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers ( ...
05/22/2026

Don't forget to register for the Forum for Clinical Trialists at this year's Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers ( ) Annual Meeting in Charlotte, NC. Join Robert Naismith, MD, Susan Sommer-Mammenga and Courtney Dula from and others.
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Today was our Neurology Academic Symposium, featuring poster presentations and trainee awards. Congratulations to:Michae...
05/22/2026

Today was our Neurology Academic Symposium, featuring poster presentations and trainee awards.

Congratulations to:
Michael Petrany, MD, PhD — Leonard Berg Award for Top Resident Research Poster
Hannah Edelman, MD, PhD — David Holtzman Award for Top Fellow Research Poster

ICYMI: WashU Medicine Neurology hosted our annual alumni reception at . What a great turnout!
05/21/2026

ICYMI: WashU Medicine Neurology hosted our annual alumni reception at . What a great turnout!

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