Podcast: Updated boosters and progress toward a nasal vaccine (Links to an external site)
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ details the nasal vaccine developed by WashU Medicine scientists; plus, new mRNA vaccine boosters as cold weather approaches
DiPersio recognized for key discoveries in cancer biology, treatment (Links to an external site)
Foundation honors leading oncologist for outstanding work on leukemia
Health Equity for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Links to an external site)
Kenton Johnston, associate professor, Division of General Medical Sciences, co-authored an article in JAMA Viewpoint identifying inequities in care received by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
September 2022 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. Big or small. You make a difference. 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. September Inpatient Resident […]
American College of Physicians (ACP) Announces 2022-23 Recipients of Masterships and National Awards (Links to an external site)
Congratulations to Will Ross, MD, MPH, Janet McGill, MD, MA, FACP, and John DiPersio, MD, PhD
A family of pediatricians paves way for health equity in St. Louis (Links to an external site)
Street on Medical Campus to be renamed Nash Way
Scientists ID pathway that triggers mice to scratch when they see others do the same (Links to an external site)
Behavior surprisingly does not require brain’s visual cortex
WashU COVID-19 nasal vaccine technology licensed to Ocugen (Links to an external site)
Aim is for commercialization in U.S., Europe, Japan
COVID-19 infections increase risk of long-term brain problems (Links to an external site)
Strokes, seizures, memory and movement disorders among problems that develop in first year after infection
Infectious diseases organization honors 3 WashU physicians (Links to an external site)
George, Mattar, Pande elected fellows
Siteman, University of Missouri to collaborate on cancer research, with aim to improve care (Links to an external site)
Collaboration also will extend efforts toward cancer prevention, education throughout Missouri
De Fer, Fraser honored by American College of Physicians (Links to an external site)
Parker-Oliver named to chair in palliative medicine and supportive care (Links to an external site)
Kodner chair created with gift from Anne and John McDonnell
School of Medicine joins NIH initiative to expand use of AI in biomedical research (Links to an external site)
Project to develop framework for using AI to diagnose disease based on sound of patients’ voices
Parker Oliver Named Chair in Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care (Links to an external site)
Ira Kodner, MD Chair Created with Gift from Anne and John McDonnell
The Foundation Board Welcomes Kenneth Ludmerer, MD (Links to an external site)
For Kenneth M. Ludmerer, MD, it was the scientific and altruistic foundations of medicine that initially attracted him to the medical field.
World’s first nasal COVID-19 vaccine approved in India; based on Washington University technology (Links to an external site)
Inhaled vaccine may reduce infection, transmission
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine receives $1.3 million gift for COPD research
Ruth Bebermeyer, a beloved former School of Medicine employee who passed away this past May, donated over $1.3 million to the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. These funds will be added to the endowment Ruth established in 2007 in honor and memory of her sister, Ruby Mae Bebermeyer. The Ruby Bebermeyer COPD Fund […]
Low testosterone may increase risk of COVID-19 hospitalization for men (Links to an external site)
Boosting testosterone in men with low levels may reduce serious illness
Simple blood test predicts neurotoxic complications of CAR-T cell therapy (Links to an external site)
Identifying high-risk patients could improve cancer care
Academy of Educators launches inaugural Program Director Bootcamp
Current sessions underway for 2022-2023 cohort A new program sponsored by the Academy of Educators at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is working to build the skill set of program directors across the School of Medicine. Developed and directed by the Department of Medicine’s vice chair of education and director of the […]
Podcast: What if it’s not COVID-19? (Links to an external site)
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ details the case of a patient with a mysterious illness first thought to be COVID-19
WashU Medicine, BJC HealthCare partner with new company to accelerate lifesaving research (Links to an external site)
CuriMeta aims to enable data-driven innovation for the benefit of patients
2023 American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Honorary Award (Links to an external site)
H. James Wedner, MD is being recognized for helping to spread valuable scientific and clinical knowledge to numerous physicians that has improved the care of patients with immune disorders. While serving as a critical cornerstone in the career development of many mentees.
Study offers insights into how pancreatic cancer develops (Links to an external site)
Atlas of pancreas tumors reveals important new findings in treatment resistance, possible new therapies
IDSA Honors 175 Distinguished Physicians, Scientists with FIDSA Designation (Links to an external site)
The Infectious Diseases Society of America, the nation’s leading infectious diseases professional society, recognizes the distinguished physicians and scientists from the United States and around the world who were elected this year to be Fellows of IDSA.
Sweitzer named vice chair of clinical research in medicine (Links to an external site)
Will serve as director of clinical research in cardiology
Atkinson, Wingfield receive faculty achievement awards (Links to an external site)
John Atkinson and Adia Harvey Wingfield will receive Washington University in St. Louis’ 2022 faculty achievement awards, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin announced.
Dr. Spoorthi Nutakki joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Spoorthi Nutakki joined the Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine as an Instructor in July of 2022. She was born in India. Having had exposure to the under-served from an early age she developed an interest to pursue a career in medicine so that she could have a tangible skill […]
Dr. Brandon Parker joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Brandon Parker joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2022. He was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University where he graduated cum laude in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in business administration. During his […]





























