Study identifies gene that may influence opioid addiction risk

Study identifies gene that may influence opioid addiction risk
Researchers at WashU Medicine have identified a gene that may help explain why some individuals are more likely than others to develop opioid addiction. The study builds on human genetic studies suggesting that the gene CNIH3 may influence how opioid use begins and develops over time.

Highlights from the Fourth Annual Supporting Women of WUDA Retreat 

Highlights from the Fourth Annual Supporting Women of WUDA Retreat 
The Supporting Women of WUDA (WashU Medicine Department of Anesthesiology) group hosted its fourth annual retreat on Saturday, April 11, at the Whittemore House on WashU’s Danforth Campus. Colleagues from across the department gathered for a morning of connection over breakfast, followed by programming focused on reflection and practical application.