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Conducting research to improve neurocritical care by studying brain metabolism, blood flow and inflammation in critically ill patients. Using advanced imaging and NIH-supported studies, the lab aims to enhance understanding and treatment of neurological emergencies.

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Through adaptive sports and fitness, DASA empowers individuals with physical disabilities to find their inner athlete. DASA supports athlete empowerment by creating an environment that maximizes our athlete’s physical abilities to experience the benefits and positive impact of living an active lifestyle.

Delivering exceptional pediatric neurological care, the WashU Medicine Division of Pediatric and Developmental Neurology blends compassionate clinical expertise, rigorous training for future leaders and innovative research to advance treatments and improve outcomes for children with neurological conditions.

Sections • Patient care • Residency • Fellowships • Research

The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) helps families of children with special needs through two key programs: the Core Program and the Home Care Program.

Our Core Program works with a broader population of children with special healthcare needs and provides free care coordination.

The Home Care Program provides care coordination to children with increased medical complexity who are medically fragile and technology dependent or who require in-home shift nursing.

An international research initiative focused on understanding and preventing dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s disease (DIAD). DIAN conducts long-term observational studies and clinical trials to identify biomarkers, track disease progression and evaluate potential therapies. Through its trials unit (DIAN-TU), the program leads pioneering prevention studies targeting individuals with genetic mutations linked to early-onset Alzheimer’s. DIAN also supports families through genetic counseling, education and opportunities to participate in research that may benefit future generations

Exploring the complexity of brain organization and plasticity through advanced neuroimaging and behavioral research. Using methods like precision functional mapping, brain-wide association studies and real-time MRI monitoring, the lab aims to improve understanding of individual and population-level brain function, enhance imaging quality and support therapeutic innovation.

Research profile

The Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC) is a premier meeting and event facility on the Washington University Medical Campus. EPNEC is easily accessible by car and only a 20-minute ride from Lambert St. Louis International Airport. EPNEC is a 21,000 sq ft, full service, ADA accessible conference center. Equipped with ergonomically appointed furnishings to make your attendees comfortable for 1-hour or all day long.

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Family & Community Engagement (FACE) partners with students, families, and staff to support students' specialized academic, social and emotional needs to promote self-determination, equitable opportunities and authentic inclusion.

Developing therapeutic strategies for hereditary muscle disorders such as muscular dystrophy and age-related conditions like sarcopenia by translating disease mechanisms into targeted treatments.

Research profile