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A conversation with health economist Derek Brown

Brown measures economic costs of public health issues and uses findings to help shape policy and improve outcomes

February 27, 2026

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WashU researchers bring findings — and questions — to St. Louis gardeners

From toxic metals in the soil to hidden hunger, researchers shared knowledge with local growers and asked for theirs in return

February 27, 2026

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Centering children’s voices in health research

Across much of modern health research, children are measured — but not always heard. A new analysis argues that qualitative methods that center the voices of children are necessary to improve pediatric care.

The Source

February 27, 2026

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The FDA creates a quicker path for gene therapies

This policy addresses a real issue for rare diseases, but the concern is that it may be applied inappropriately to more common diseases where traditional trials are feasible, said WashU Law's Rachel Sachs, a member of the SPH secondary faculty.

National Public Radio

February 27, 2026

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WashU artists use music to amplify the climate change conversation

Music has the power to shift the climate change conversation away from statistics and into a realm of sound and emotion, says McKelvey Engineering's Dan Giammar, a member of the SPH secondary faculty and the co-director of SPH's Solutions through Planetary Health Research network.

St. Louis Public Radio

February 27, 2026

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Heart disease and stroke projected to rise significantly in women in the next 25 years

WashU Medicine's Karen Joynt Maddox, a member of the SPH secondary faculty, led a study that found cardiovascular disease in women is likely to rise over the next few decades, partly due to the rising prevalence of diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. 

NBC News

February 27, 2026

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The Moment, February 22, 2026

Falls and cognitive health; Bridwell to lead Ryan Institute; Tyler Frank

February 22, 2026

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Falls signal faster cognitive decline in older adults

Falls and Alzheimer’s protein levels in brain predict dementia equally

February 20, 2026

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A conversation with PhD candidate Tyler Frank

Tyler Frank is one of several WashU Public Health doctoral students who will graduate this spring with a PhD. He talks here about his research focus and his time at WashU.

February 20, 2026

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