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WashU Medicine physicians Jiayi Huang, MD, (left) and Milan Chheda, MD, named associate directors of The Brain Tumor Center. The Brain Tumor Center at Siteman Cancer Center, a multidisciplinary practice of physicians and scientists, has named two board-certified WashU Medicine faculty members as associate directors. They are:

Housed within the Siteman Cancer Center, the Biologic Therapy Core Facility (BTCF) partners with physicians and scientists to manufacture, characterize, and release complex, clinical-grade cell and gene therapy products, imaging agents, and other biologics to support early-phase clinical trials.

Congratulations to the 20 Department of Medicine (DOM) Accolade Recipients Sadhu, Justin Cardiology Cardiology – mod 3 Faculty O’Brien, Rachel Infectious Diseases Infectious Diseases Clinic (TABEX) NP Shawa, Harrison Dermatology Dermatology Resident Resident/Clinical Fellow Anderson, Scott Internal Medicine Medicine Firm Resident/Clinical Fellow Araujo de Oliveira Santana, Marcela Internal Medicine Residency Program Internal Medicine/Infectious Diseases Resident/Clinical […]

 Lynn Cornelius, MD, the Winfred and Emma Showman Professor of Dermatology and chief of the Division of Dermatology at WashU Medicine, has been honored with the 2025 Research Achievement Award in Public Policy and Education from the American Skin Association. The award, given May 9 at the Society of Investigative D

David H. Perlmutter, MD, executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and the George and Carol Bauer Dean of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, will conclude his deanship on June 30, 2026, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. 

As proponents of community-centered initiatives, the Department of Medicine would like to highlight several efforts being carried out by grassroots groups and organizers. DOM encourage you to share these resources within your networks and, if possible, consider supporting them through donations. Resource Support Provided Areas Served Find More Information People’s Response Hub Mobilizing volunteers, coordinating […]

In March, Janet B. McGill, MD, MA, FACE, FACP; Julie M. Silverstein, MD; and Sina Jasim, MD, MPH, of WashU Medicine’s Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research, published the fifth edition of The Washington Manual Endocrinology Subspecialty Consult.

‘Don’t Fry Day’ is designated by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) and is held on the Friday before Memorial Day each year. Friday morning, Siteman Cancer Center and American Cancer Society stopped by the Show Me Studios to raise awareness about sun safety and skin cancer prevention. They explain that the goal […]

Research grants and awards from Conquer Cancer accelerate the progress of oncology professionals Emily Podany, MD, Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program, Fellow Wellness Leader, WashU Medicine Division of Oncology, received the 2025 Conquer Cancer – Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Endowed Young Investigator Award in Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity. The Young Investigator Award (YIA) provides research […]

Mark Thoelke, MD, has had an incredible impact on hospital medicine, both within Barnes-Jewish Hospital and beyond. After completing his internal medicine residency and serving as Chief Resident at Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Dr. Thoelke became Director of the Gold Service in 1995, one of the earliest hospitalist programs in the nation.

Infectious Complications of Substance Abuse Madeline McCrary, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases, was invited to participate in the 2025 National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Emerging Leader Forum (the Forum) that was held in Washington DC, April 8-9, 2025 at the National Academy of Sciences Building. The exclusive, invitation only […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

The Washington University Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS) hosted its 7th Annual Symposium on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

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.

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 […]

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.

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. 

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 […]

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.

In a clinical trial, researchers find moxidectin, a new medicine for river blindness, also works for lymphatic filariasis

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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.

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.

On April 15, 2025, the annual Distinguished Service 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 Teaching Awards (DSTAs) to faculty and house staff each […]

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 […]

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. 

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, […]

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.