Michael Roberts Rejoins the Foundation Board Anonym / Tuesday, June 21, 2022 0 2354 Article rating: No rating After Michael Roberts’ first wife, Randee, died of an aggressive type of brain cancer in 2006, Michael wanted to show his appreciation for the care she received at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Read more
Transplant Pilot Grant Brooke Williams / Monday, April 18, 2022 0 0 Article rating: No rating Transplant pilot grants help identify and advance the promising research of our world-class physician-scientists. This early-stage funding routinely opens the door to additional national funding and serves as a critical catalyst to developing new lifesaving treatments. We are honored to share this update on recently funded pilot grant projects. Read more
Transplant Pilot Grant Brooke Williams / Sunday, April 17, 2022 0 0 Article rating: No rating Transplant pilot grants help identify and advance the promising research of our world-class physician-scientists. This early-stage funding routinely opens the door to additional national funding and serves as a critical catalyst to developing new lifesaving treatments. We are honored to share this update on recently funded pilot grant projects. Read more
Addressing the Opioid Crisis With Common Household Items Anonym / Thursday, April 14, 2022 0 0 Article rating: No rating In 2019, almost 50,000 people in the United States died from an opioid overdose and 21 to 29 percent of people who were prescribed opioids misused them. Improper disposal or accumulation of unused medication in the home contributes to the accidental consumption and abuse of opioids. Read more
Grant Funds Breast Cancer Screenings of Women in At-Risk Communities Anonym / Wednesday, March 9, 2022 0 2949 Article rating: No rating The burden of cancer is dramatically high in the African American community, with the mortality rate 41% higher for Black women than white. In St. Louis, The Breast Health Care for At-Risk Communities program is among initiatives aimed at reducing that shocking disparity. Read more