We are proud to announce that Yang Li, PhD, Assistant Professor of Genetics and Neurosurgery, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) ‘A’ Award Grant for his groundbreaking work in childhood cancer research. The award provides $800,000 in total funding over four years, supporting Dr. Li’s efforts to […]
Nano-sized medicine boosts anti-cancer immune response, eradicates tumors in mice Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, along with collaborators at Northwestern University, have developed a noninvasive approach to treat one of the most aggressive and deadly brain cancers. Their technology uses precisely engineered structures assembled from nano-size materials to deliver potent […]
A national gathering in Denver highlighted mentorship, leadership, and the development of future neurosurgeon-scientists. WashU Neurosurgery faculty and alumni joined colleagues from across the country at the 2025 K12 NRCDP Retreat in Denver—a gathering dedicated to mentorship, leadership, and the development of future neurosurgeon-scientists. The retreat fostered meaningful discussion, guidance, and collaboration among emerging and […]
WashU Neurosurgery showed strong representation at CNS 2025 — with our faculty and medical students leading across research, education, and innovation. Dr. Molina’s LabTim Bui – Selected for Best Basic Science Poster (Spine Track)“Development of a Gait-Based Dynamic Spinal Alignment Model: A Prospective Feasibility Study”Karan Joseph – Selected for Best Clinical Research Poster (Spine Track)“Extending […]
By: Beth Martin Nature is often the best model for science. For nearly a century, scientists have been trying to recreate the ability of some mammals and birds to survive extreme environmental conditions for brief or extended periods by going into torpor, when their body temperature and metabolic rate drop, allowing them to conserve energy […]
A Heartfelt Family Letter Highlights Medical Advancements Patients and their families always remember the physicians who care for them with both expertise and compassion. Watch as Dr. Kim reads a heartfelt letter from a family, emphasizing the need for continued advancements in treating these tumors. Special thanks to our generous donors for making extraordinary care […]
Dr. Dimitrios Mathios, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, has developed an innovative blood test that has the potential to transform early brain cancer detection. This approach identifies DNA fragments from both tumors and immune cells in blood samples, potentially leading to earlier diagnoses. The study, published on April 29 in Cancer Discovery and […]
A huge congratulations to Eric Thompson, MD, who was recently awarded an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)! He will use this to support his project, which focuses on cancer treatment research and aims to conduct a multi-institutional Phase I/II trial. This trial uses a novel brain tumor vaccine combined with an […]
Check out this fascinating article from Neurology Today, the official news source of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), featuring Dr. Hong Chen and her team’s groundbreaking research. Dr. Hong Chen is exploring the use of an acoustic hologram—a non-invasive neuromodulation technique—which uses ultrasound to target and potentially modify neurons. They are also investigating this […]
WashU Neurosurgery Consistently Ranks Among the Nation’s Top Institutions for NIH Research Funding The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) has released its yearly comprehensive analysis of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) support for institutions, departments, and investigators, with the rankings based on funding received from the NIH. We are proud to […]