Basic science

Bone Cell-Nerve Signaling and Its Role in Chest Wall Pain After Thoracic Radiosurgery

By WF Clinical & Translational Science Institute

Determining if an osteoporosis prevention medication can help prevent bone loss and chest pain caused by radiation treatment

Clinical & medical benefits

Community & public health benefits

Combating Tick-Borne Diseases Through One Health Research

By ICTS

Studying ticks and the diseases they carry to improve human health

Clinical & medical benefits

Community & public health benefits

Economic benefits

Close-up of a newborn baby's tiny feet resting in hospital crib.

Translating Innovating Imaging Technology to Clinical Use for Premature Infants

By WF Clinical & Translational Science Institute

Testing a non-invasive imaging method to diagnose and treat a serious intestinal disease

Clinical & medical benefits

Community & public health benefits

Economic benefits

Examples of foods that may be included in some of the weight loss diets described in this Case Study.

Comparing the Metabolic Effects of Different Weight Loss Diets

By ICTS and Washington University in St. Louis

Measuring key metabolic effects of three weight loss diets to improve individualized obesity treatment

Clinical & medical benefits

Community & public health benefits

Economic benefits

Man with sinus pain at the doctor.

Preventing and Treating Invasive Fungal Sinusitis

By ICTS and Washington University in St. Louis

Identifying risk factors of a rare but fatal sinus infection to improve prevention and treatment efforts

Clinical & medical benefits

Community & public health benefits

Economic benefits

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis developed a saliva-based test for COVID-19. Collecting samples is fast, easy, and less invasive than other COVID-19 diagnostic tests. Photo Credit: Matt Miller

Expanding SARS-CoV-2 Testing with a Saliva-Based Test

By ICTS and Washington University in St. Louis

A rapid, simple, and economical diagnostic test for COVID-19

Clinical & medical benefits

Community & public health benefits

Economic benefits

Biopsychosocial Determinants of Pain in Sickle Cell Disease

By Duke University Clinical & Translational Science

A study of the contributors to severe pain, toward better management

Community & public health benefits

Economic benefits

Oxysterols for Treatment of Perinatal Brain Injury

By Duke University Clinical & Translational Science

A first-in-class therapy to prevent cerebral palsy in premature infants.

Clinical & medical benefits

Community & public health benefits

Economic benefits

New Therapies for Wolfram Syndrome

By ICTS

Exploring the translating mechanisms for a genetic neurodegenerative disease to identify patient-based therapies and actionable targets.

Clinical & medical benefits

Economic benefits