Medical News from Around Missouri
December 2020 | E-Newsletter
Missouri Cures Education Foundation is a statewide non-profit alliance working to promote & protect medical advances to improve the health of Missourians and stimulate the economy in our state. Donations are tax-deductible & support education and outreach programs.
News Around Missouri:
University of Missouri:
Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease Before Symptoms Arise
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Personalizing Recovery From ‘Lost’ Limbs
Washington University:
Gene That Protects Against Osteoarthritis Identified
University of Missouri - Kansas City:
Grant Helps Black Churches Fight COVID-19
National & International:
  • Aubagio Slows Grey Matter, Whole Brain Atrophy in CIS, Study Finds - Multiple Sclerosis News Today
  • Bayer Accelerates Cell and Gene Therapy Drive with Atara Deal - Reuters
  • Train Your Body to Work Out—or Just Hang Out—in Colder Weather - The Wall Street Journal
  • CIRM funded trial for sickle cell disease gives patient a chance for a better future - CIRM
Spotlight:
WISER Woman:
This month we want to look back at all of the panelists, partners, attendees, and supporters who helped to make WISER 2020 a success. Missouri Cures Education Foundation hosted 4 virtual events featuring women in science, entrepreneurship and research from Springfield, Kansas City, Columbia, and St. Louis. These panel discussions focused on professional development topics. Learn more.
Meet the Researcher:
This month, we’re excited to introduce you to Rachael Bradshaw, Director of the new Masters program in Genetic Counseling at Washington University School of Medicine. Bradshaw is also a genetic counselor and Assistant Professor at Saint Louis University. Genetic counselors often work with cancer patients, expectant parents and parents of young children who may have been diagnosed with inherited genetic conditions. Learn more about her work here.
Missouri Cures Goes Virtual:
Listen Now to our latest episode of WISER Conversations and hear from Dr. Jannette Berkley-Patton.
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