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Mice expressing increased levels of protein develop advanced liver disease

People with Barrett’s esophagus have SARS-CoV-2 receptors in upper GI tract

Dr. Michael Joshua Hendrix joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine and the Division of Infectious Diseases as an instructor in July 2020. He was born and raised in Kingman, Arizona and completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis in pre-medical training at the Northern Arizona University (NAU) […]

Measuring mitochondrial DNA could predict who will need ICU care, intubation

Dr. Tracey Godbold joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an instructor in June 2020. She was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Southeast Michigan. She graduated from Wellesley College in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. After graduating from college, she worked as a paralegal at […]

Newly identified pathway explains why antihistamine drugs often don’t work to control severe itch

 2nd Annual MLK Week! Events will be virtual and are open to all! No registration required. Details and links to join each event are located below and here!  If you are working on campus and need a computer to attend these events, please email MedDEI@wustl.edu. Date/Time Event(s) Monday, 1/18/21 4:00 – 6:00 PM Keynote Address […]

Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), gave the Gerald Medoff Visiting Professor lecture at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis on Thursday, Jan. 7. The session was delivered online. Part of the Department of Medicine’s virtual, weekly Grand Rounds, […]

What is Applied Health Behavior Research? A multi-disciplinary approach to studying the health behaviors and their determinants that affect health outcomes and quality of life A field that applies psychology, public health, program evaluation, and statistics to promote health and prevent disease An important component in clinical research and treatment involving human participants Courses for […]

Gates Foundation grant targets global elimination of onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis

Dear colleagues and friends, As we close the door on 2020, I look back on a year that none of us will ever forget. COVID-19 dramatically altered our lives and as a department we responded with determination, innovation, and courage to address many unprecedented COVID related challenges. I remain in awe of the ability of […]

This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ contrasts the rapid development of effective vaccines with the lack of progress toward effective therapies

Nephrologist honored for excellence in patient care, teaching, research and commitment to health equity

Infectious diseases expert will help guide public health policy

Dr. Cady Beedy Edwards joined the Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine as an Instructor in June of 2020. She was born in Maine and soon after moved to Fairhope, Alabama. She attended The University of Alabama and graduated summa cum laude and with University Honors in 2013 with a major […]

Dr. Erin Baum joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an instructor in June 2020. She grew up in Morris, IL before attending Loyola University Chicago where she graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor in Mathematics while also completing the Interdisciplinary Honors Program. […]

Employees with close patient contact begin receiving Pfizer vaccine; older ages prioritized

Data analysis offers comparison of the two viruses

Barrette, Henderson, Hunstad, Liang, Reno named fellows of Infectious Diseases Society of America

This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ reports on progress toward a vaccine and how to stay safe before vaccines become widely available

Bacteria change surface of human intestine to benefit themselves

This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ reports on progress toward a vaccine and how to stay safe before vaccines become widely available

Bacteria change surface of human intestine to benefit themselves

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), 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.

A look at how Washington University came together in the spring and summer to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak — and to prepare for a fall semester that is anything but back to normal.

School of Medicine scientists honored for innovation

School of Medicine supports partnership working to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, World AIDS Day, the St. Louis City Department of Health hosted a virtual celebration recognizing the first anniversary of Fast-Track Cities St. Louis and the launch of its new HIV data dashboard. Washington University School of Medicine […]

Colleagues, Please see the call for applications below for the position of Clinical Research Pathway Lead for the medical school. The Position Description is also attached. EXPLORE is a new program within the Gateway Curriculum designed to support student Career Development and Scholarship in 4 Domains: Research, Innovation, Education and Advocacy/Global Health. EXPLORE consists of […]