Vaccine shows promise against aggressive breast cancer (Links to an external site)

WashU Medicine news release •

A small clinical trial shows promising results for patients with triple-negative breast cancer who received an investigational vaccine designed to prevent recurrence of tumors. Conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis with a therapy designed by WashU Medicine researchers, the trial is the first to report results for this type of vaccine — known as a neoantigen DNA vaccine — for breast cancer patients.

Riley’s Story (Links to an external site)

American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association •
St. Louis Children's Hospital among the best in the nation

Riley needed multiple surgeries, including a successful operation from Kamlesh Patel, MD. Now she’s shadowing jaw surgeries during summer break.

Zayed Receives WashU Gap Fund Award (Links to an external site)

Leslie Roettger, WashU Office of Technology Management/Tech Transfer •
Photo of Dr. Zayed standing outside of the medical campus

Vascular surgeon Mohamed Zayed, MD, PhD, MBA, received a WashU Gap Fund Award to perform translational researcḥ on technology that emerged in the CardioVascular Research Innovation in Surgery and Engineering (CVISE) Center.

Thyroid nodules: Symptoms, diagnosis and management

By Jesus •

Thyroid nodules are formations of abnormal thyroid cells that may develop on the thyroid organ mass. They are incredibly common in people of all ages and can be indicators of an overactive thyroid gland. It is estimated that between 50 to 60 percent of healthy adults may have thyroid nodules. About half of Americans will […]

2023 Annual Report (Links to an external site)

Department of Surgery annual report •

This report highlights the exceptional work of our department, including milestones in minimally invasive surgery, advances in cutting edge research and our commitment to world-class surgical training.