Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas
December 25th is celebrated as both a religious holiday and a global cultural and commercial event. People around the world celebrate this holiday through a variety of religious and secular traditions. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their […]

Discovery of Culprit Behind Scars in Heart Failure Points to Possible Treatment Target (Links to an external site)

Discovery of Culprit Behind Scars in Heart Failure Points to Possible Treatment Target
More than 6 million adults in the U.S. have heart failure, a condition that develops when the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the demands of the body. While lifestyle changes and treatment can slow heart failure, there’s no cure. One reason is that heart failure and other heart conditions including heart attacks lead heart […]

Vaccine Shows Promise Against Aggressive Breast Cancer (Links to an external site)

Vaccine Shows Promise Against Aggressive Breast Cancer
A small clinical trial shows promising results for patients with triple-negative breast cancer who received an investigational vaccine designed to prevent recurrence of tumors. Conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis with a therapy designed by Washington University researchers, the trial is the first to report results for this type of vaccine — known […]

Leadership Announcement – Senior Director of Business Operations

Leadership Announcement – Senior Director of Business Operations
I am pleased to announce that Jim Robison has joined the Department of Medicine as Senior Director of Business Operations. He has taken over the role Mark Womer previously held and will supervise the finances of the department; approximately $1 billion in revenue and expenses, which include patient services, endowments, grants, clinical trials, and over 780 […]

2024 Academy of Educators Annual Education Day

2024 Academy of Educators Annual Education Day
Department of Medicine Faculty Honored Sponsored by the Academy of Educators, the annual Education Day was held on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, to celebrate educational excellence across the School of Medicine. This year’s theme was The Future of Healthcare Education. The event featured a variety of educational workshops and roundtables, a keynote address from Adam Rodman, […]

Dr. Nongnooch Poowanawittayakom joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Nongnooch Poowanawittayakom joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Nongnooch Poowanawittayakom joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Assistant Professor in November 2024.  After she earned her medical degree from one of the most prestigious institutions in Thailand, Mahidol University, Siriraj Hospital, she came to the United States to continue her training in Internal Medicine and Infectious […]

Polypill proposed to change the heart failure treatment paradigm

Polypill proposed to change the heart failure treatment paradigm
A polypill is suggested containing all 4 classes of guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure Justin Chen, MD, First Year Cardiology Fellow, First Author along with Anubha Agarwal, MD, MSc, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Co-Director, Program in Global Cardiovascular Health, WashU Medicine Cardiovascular Division, Senior Author, have published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. The […]

DOM Insider Volume 22 (Links to an external site)

DOM Insider Volume 22
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), Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship & Social Justice (IDEAS) at DOM, Vice Chair for the Advancement of Women’s Careers, Vice Chair of Education, Vice Chairs of Safety, Quality, and Operations, Faculty Presentations, Welcome to […]

Dr. Claudia Villatoro Santos joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Claudia Villatoro Santos joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Claudia Villatoro Santos joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research as an Instructor in October 2024. She earned her medical degree from Francisco Marroquin University School of Medicine in Guatemala City, Guatemala in 2014. She then earned a postgraduate Master of Science (“MSc”) in Epidemiology at the University of […]

Dr. Ishmael Aziati joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Ishmael Aziati joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Ishmael Aziati joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Instructor in November 2024. He has been involved in collaborative research for the past decade studying emerging and reemerging infectious viral diseases. After graduating with a BSc. (Hons) in Biochemistry in 2010 from the University of Ghana. He joined the WHO […]

August 2024 Kudos and Awards

August 2024 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. Inpatient Intern of the MonthDr. Karoliina Yang Dr. Yang’s […]

New Midwest Developmental Center for AIDS Research launches with focus on Implementation Science (Links to an external site)

New Midwest Developmental Center for AIDS Research launches with focus on Implementation Science
The Center for Dissemination and Implementation announces the launch of a new Midwest Developmental Center for AIDS Research (D-CFAR) in Missouri, which brings together researchers from across the translational spectrum to address the HIV epidemic. This D-CFAR is part of a national network of 20 NIH-funded centers, and it is the first of its kind […]

October 2024 Accolade Recipients – SAFE (Supporting a Fair Environment)

October 2024 Accolade Recipients – SAFE (Supporting a Fair Environment)
Congratulations to the 25 Department of Medicine (DOM) Accolade Recipients McLaughlin, Amy Gastroenterology Gastroenterology Staff Bosso, Scott Gastroenterology Gastroenterology Staff Zerjav, Sharon Gastroenterology Gastroenterology Staff Ali, Yawar Department of Medicine Med Firm Resident/Clinical Fellow Coleman, Jaspur Department of Medicine Med Firm Faculty Huang, Alice Internal Medicine Cardiology Blue team (9200) Resident/Clinical Fellow Cheema, Sana Internal […]

National Diabetes Month

National Diabetes Month
Raising Awareness and Supporting Health November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to bring attention to diabetes and the impact it has on millions worldwide. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of diabetes, its risks, and ways to manage and prevent it. With more than 37 million Americas living with diabetes […]

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is an official holiday celebrated on different dates in countries such as the United States, Canada, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Liberia, and unofficially in Brazil and the Philippines. It is also observed in the Dutch town of Leiden and the Australian territory of Norfolk Island. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated by Americans on the fourth Thursday […]

Veterans Day

Veterans Day
On November 11th, the United States observes Veterans Day to honor all veterans who have served during war and peace, whether living or deceased. However, it is primarily intended to thank those living who have served. First known as Armistice Day, President Woodrow Wilson set aside the day of November 11th (the first anniversary of […]

NCI director delivers Korsmeyer lecture (Links to an external site)

NCI director delivers Korsmeyer lecture
W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, the director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), delivered the 19th annual Stanley J. Korsmeyer Memorial Lectureship at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis on Thursday, Oct. 17. Korsmeyer was a former WashU Medicine medical oncologist and researcher whose groundbreaking discoveries opened up […]

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month (Links to an external site)

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is observed during the month of November in celebration and recognition of the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, contributions, and history of Native American and Indigenous peoples in the United States. 

Happy Diwali (Links to an external site)

Happy Diwali
Diwali is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in India and among Hindu communities around the world.

Leadership Announcement – Medical Director of the Medicine Multispecialty Center (MMC) and Infusion Center

Leadership Announcement – Medical Director of the Medicine Multispecialty Center (MMC) and Infusion Center
I am pleased to announce that Deborah Parks, MD has been appointed as the Medical Director of the Medicine Multispecialty Center (MMC) and Infusion Center on CAM 5. Dr. Parks received her medical degree from the University of Louisville and completed her internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship training at BJH/WashU. She is an outstanding […]

Dr. Emily Cole joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Emily Cole joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Emily Cole joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Dermatology as an Assistant Professor in October 2024.  Her education and training includes an undergraduate degree from Brown University, BS, in Cognitive Neuroscience.  She graduated from Yale School of Public Health, MPH, Chronic Disease Epidemiology.  Dr. Cole attended medical school at the University […]

Nephrology Researcher Expands Kidney Disease Study Through Collaborative Work at WashU

Nephrology Researcher Expands Kidney Disease Study Through Collaborative Work at WashU
Gewin’s team aims to find ways to promote kidney repair and prevent the progression of fibrosis. Dr. Leslie Gewin, a nephrologist and researcher, has been steadily expanding her research into kidney disease since moving from Vanderbilt to WashU Medicine three years ago. Leveraging the university’s extensive resources and collaborative environment, Gewin’s work focuses on the […]