Five Department of Medicine Faculty Graduate inaugural cohort of WashU Medicine Pivotal Leaders Program
The inaugural cohort at WashU Medicine – Department of Medicine has completed the Pivotal Leaders Program for Division Chiefs and Section Heads, which concluded on May 8, 2025. This nine-month program supports division chiefs and section heads in strengthening the medical school’s culture, advancing faculty success, enhancing learner experience, and improving departmental operational effectiveness. “I […]
Advanced Heart Valve Procedures Expand Treatments for Patients With Limited Options (Links to an external site)
With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) and transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (T-TEER) procedures for tricuspid regurgitation treatment, heart specialists at the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Heart & Vascular Center in St. Louis, Mo., are pioneering advances that enhance the quality of life for patients who have historically suffered debilitating […]
WashU Medicine fungal specialists fight often misdiagnosed infections (Links to an external site)
When it comes to questions about fungal infections, Andrej Spec, MD, has become the go-to expert for doctors around the world. Each week, he takes 10 to 15 calls from physicians struggling with complex fungal diagnosis or treatment questions. He has fielded queries from all across the U.S. and as far away as China, Thailand, Japan, […]
ICTS hosts the 7th annual Symposium (Links to an external site)
The Washington University Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS) hosted its 7th Annual Symposium on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, A Wider Organ Donor Pool Saves Lives (Links to an external site)
When a young patient under the care of WashU Medicine physicians Amit Pawale, MD, and Joel Schilling, MD, PhD, was admitted to the intensive care unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital with heart failure, time was of the essence.
Early Intervention & Multidisciplinary Care: Key to Positive Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (Links to an external site)
Justin Vader, MD, a WashU Medicine cardiologist and heart failure specialist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, often sees patients with heart failure who are so sick by the time they enter care at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, that they require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Fortunately, the heart failure team is often able to stabilize such patients and transition them to a platform […]
Congratulations to the Big Ideas competition winners! (Links to an external site)
The Big Ideas Program invites innovative proposals that use data, advanced analytics (including artificial intelligence or AI), and workflow re-design to address critical clinical and operational needs that impact the quality, safety, outcomes, and value of healthcare delivery.
WashU Celebration of Inventors 2025 (Links to an external site)
On April 24, 2025, the Office of Technology Management hosted the eighth annual Celebration of Inventors, an event to honor and recognize Washington University inventors, researchers and faculty entrepreneurs.
Leadership Announcement – Divisions of General Medicine, Geriatrics, and Hospital Medicine
It is my distinct pleasure to announce that Margaret L. (Molly) McNairy, MD, MSC will be the Chief of the Divisions of General Medicine, Geriatrics, and Hospital Medicine in the Department of Medicine and Professor of Medicine at WashU Medicine effective October 1, 2025. Dr. McNairy is currently Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division […]
WashU Medicine faculty honored for community engagement (Links to an external site)
Community engagement is woven into the fabric of WashU Medicine. Guided by a deep commitment to helping others, many faculty have built lasting community partnerships that drive innovative care, education and community-engaged research.
A faster route to eliminating parasitic infection endemic to Africa (Links to an external site)
In a clinical trial, researchers find moxidectin, a new medicine for river blindness, also works for lymphatic filariasis
DOM Insider Volume 25 (Links to an external site)
In this Issue: Message from the Chair, Grants, High Impact Research Publications, Spotlight, Clinical Programs, Awards/Fellowships/Honors/Accolades, Leadership/Appointments, Office of Faculty Development (OFD), IDEAS at DOM, Vice Chair for Career Advancement, Vice Chair of Education, Vice Chairs of Safety, Quality, and Operations, Faculty Presentations, Welcome to WashU, Events and New Websites
Jennie H. Kwon, DO, MSCI Among Women Shaping St. Louis Future (Links to an external site)
The Briefcase Coach, a boutique executive career PR firm, recently published a list of “50 Women Shaping the Future of St. Louis” through visionary leadership, bold innovation, and deep commitment to service. These women excel across many fields and are driving meaningful change to their communities.
Litvin details current and emerging therapies in Cystic Fibrosis (Links to an external site)
In January, Marina Litvin, MD, an Associate Professor of Medicine at WashU Medicine’s Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research, published an editorial titled “Metabolic Syndrome in the Post-ETI Era” in the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis.
2024-2025 Department of Medicine faculty recognized at annual Distinguished Service Teaching Awards
On April 15, 2025, the annual Distinguished Service and Teaching Awards ceremony was held honoring WashU Medicine educators who have made the most significant contributions to the training of future physicians. In recognition of outstanding service to medical student education, Washington University medical students present Distinguished Service and Teaching Awards (DSTAs) to faculty and house […]
Dr. Mengcheng Shen joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Mengcheng Shen joined the Department of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Division as an Assistant Professor in May 2025. He earned his PhD from the University of Alberta, where his research focused on extracellular matrix remodeling in aortic aneurysm and heart failure. He completed his postdoctoral training and was subsequently promoted to Instructor at the Stanford Cardiovascular […]
Immunotherapy improves survival of patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer (Links to an external site)
An international phase 3 clinical trial led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center shows that patients with certain locally advanced head and neck cancers benefited from the addition of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (brand name Keytruda) to standard-of-care therapy.
Donor provides gift for diabetes, blood cancer research (Links to an external site)
Anita Palmer Corbin learned to meet challenges head-on when she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 10 in 1964. Her mother first noticed the symptoms, and after blood tests confirmed a problem, she was admitted to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, located one hour north of her home in Ste. Genevieve, […]
Division Faculty Promote Heart Health in School Outreach Program (Links to an external site)
Since 2016, Dr. Linda Peterson has spearheaded Project Heartstrong- a school outreach program to bring heart health education to the Normandy School District in North St. Louis County. Every February since, she and a growing team of division faculty and staff have visited classrooms with kid-approved interactive lessons.
Dr. Susan Reeds: A Leading Voice in Weight Management and Obesity Care
Susan Reeds, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research, has carved out a unique and impactful career path in weight management and obesity care. After completing her residency in 2000, Dr. Reeds spent more than 14 years in primary care at Barnes-Jewish in O’Fallon, Missouri. However, as electronic […]
2024 DOM Faculty Recognition Reception
Celebrating outstanding faculty contributions fostering excellence in medical education, clinical care and research at WashU Medicine. Galleries Groups Attendee with Chair, Victoria Fraser, MD (left) Attendee honorees and guests
February 2025 Kudos and Awards
Thank you, residents and interns, for all you do for one another and for your patients. Though often under-appreciated, your work does not go unnoticed. Help us highlight the kindness, clinical judgement, resourcefulness, and work ethic.Nominate a resident/intern for Housestaff of the month or just share something good. Intern of the MonthDr. Nicholas Griffith “This physician managed […]
January 2025 Kudos and Awards
Thank you, residents and interns, for all you do for one another and for your patients. Though often under-appreciated, your work does not go unnoticed. Help us highlight the kindness, clinical judgement, resourcefulness, and work ethic.Nominate a resident/intern for Housestaff of the month or just share something good. Intern of the MonthDr. Meagan Chriswell “Meagan did an […]
Hospitalists Advancing Local and National Efforts to Enhance Diagnostic Excellence (Links to an external site)
A dedicated group of hospitalists are advancing diagnostic excellence under the leadership of Radha Devi, MD, and Timothy Evans, MD, through our Division’s Center for Diagnostic Excellence (DexEx).
TL1 Trainees Make their Mark at the ACTS Conference in Washington, DC (Links to an external site)
The Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) TL1 trainees recently attended the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) 2025 conference in Washington, DC. Held from April 14 to April 17, this four-day conference offered our trainees the opportunity to represent not only our program, but also the broader mission of WashU Medicine.
Janice Hanson, PhD, EdS, MH awarded COMSEP Achievement Award and honored as 2025 CGEA Laureate (Links to an external site)
Janice Hanson, PhD, EdS, MH, Professor of Medicine & Director of Education Scholarship Development in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics, was awarded the COMSEP Achievement Award and honored as the 2025 CGEA Laureate.
Bourey defines barriers in sleep medicine and weight management (Links to an external site)
On October 4, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine published an article titled “How weight loss medications are changing the sleep field,” featuring an interview with Raymond E. Bourey, MD, FAASM. Dr. Bourey has board certification, 25 years in sleep medicine, and is an Associate Professor of Medicine with WashU Medicine’s Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research.
Running with Heart: Attorney Overcomes Health Battles to Reach 100 Half Marathons (Links to an external site)
Finding expert heart care, personalized treatment, and the unwavering support she needed, Geri Lynn Arrindell recently crossed her biggest finish line yet—completing her 100th half-marathon.
Diwan Lab Publishes Cover Story in Journal of Clinical Investigation (Links to an external site)
Faculty and other members of the Diwan Lab, including Professor of Medicine and Chief of Cardiology at the St. Louis VA Hospital Abhinav Diwan, MD, have published a new paper titled “Phosphorylation of CRYAB induces a condensatopathy to worsen post–myocardial infarction left ventricular remodeling”. The work was chosen for the cover feature of the latest issue of the Journal […]
Bach, Singh Receive 2025 Neville Grant Awards (Links to an external site)
Richard Bach, MD, Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center, and Jasvindar Singh, MD, Section Head of Interventional and Structural Cardiology, have both received the 2025 Neville Grant Award for Clinical Excellence.