New antidepressants on horizon
Neurosteroid drugs result from Taylor Family Institute, pharma collaboration
Grant to help train researchers on mental health disparities in U.S., abroad
NIH award for School of Medicine and Brown School aimed at global training for young scientists
Childhood obesity in low-income Missouri families aim of CDC grant
$3.7 million will help evaluate Family-based Behavioral Treatment
Stable home lives improve prospects for preemies
Medical challenges at birth less important than stressful home life in predicting future psychiatric health
Genes linked to Alzheimer’s risk, resilience ID’d
Genes in the brain’s immune cells may point to strategy to protect against the disease
Covey named Taylor Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry
Professorship supports research in new treatment strategies for psychiatric illness
More cancer patients get help to quit smoking
Siteman Cancer Center expands smoking-cessation efforts
Understanding how tics are suppressed may help some at risk for tic disorders
Identifying kids who control their tics may help others at risk for Tourette syndrome
Metcalfe gift supports study of adversity’s effects on children’s brains
Work will aid effort to understand role of nature versus nurture
$9.5 million aimed at detecting autism earlier in childhood
Multicenter grant funds infant brain imaging at Washington University and other centers
Creative workshops help kids relieve stress with art
Glowinski, artist Outlaw address mental health through artwork
Adam Kepecs, PhD named BJC investigator
Adam Kepecs, PhD, recognized internationally for his research on neural circuits responsible for cognition and decision-making, has been named a BJC Investigator and a professor of neuroscience and psychiatry.