Setting Standards for Diagnosis, Repair & Replacement The Valve Team at Washington University School of Medicine is among the first in the world to use a transfemoral transcatheter device for the treatment of severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR). “In the middle of the COVID pandemic, we submitted a request to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) […]
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The race for COVID-19 vaccines (Links to an external site)
A conversation with two scientists who took part in the global effort
Serendipity unites physicians, researchers, families to fight rare genetic disease in kids (Links to an external site)
Groundbreaking cancer research helps shed light on recently identified syndrome
The ICTS TL1 Program: Training the Future Clinical and Translational Workforce (Links to an external site)
The Need is Real One could argue that there has never been a more essential time to pursue a research-based career in clinical and translational science. With the onset of the current pandemic in tandem with the rapid release of new medical technologies, a well-trained translational science workforce is necessary for the future of public […]
Kornfeld receives Roscoe O. Brady Award (Links to an external site)
Hematologist honored for lysosomal disease research
Novel treatment makes pancreatic cancer susceptible to immunotherapy, mouse study shows (Links to an external site)
Washington University to lead national clinical trial investigating therapy
CDC director discusses COVID-19 pandemic during Medical Campus visit (Links to an external site)
Walensky also spoke to group of women faculty, trainees
CDC director to speak about pandemic March 3 on Medical Campus (Links to an external site)
Discussion featuring Rochelle Walensky will be livestreamed
Podcast: Can we communicate more effectively about vaccines? (Links to an external site)
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ focuses on how health-care professionals might spend more quality time addressing the concerns of patients unsure whether they want to be vaccinated
DOM Insider Volume 11 (Links to an external site)
In this Issue: Letter from the Chair, Medicine Grand Rounds, Spotlight, Persevering through the COVID Surge: Stories across the Department, Clinical News, Research News, Education News, DOM Office of Faculty Development (OFD), DOM Office of Inclusion and Diversity (OID), Forum for Women in Medicine, Across the Department, New Faculty Leadership, New Faculty Leadership, In Memorium, […]
New way viruses trigger autoimmunity discovered (Links to an external site)
In mice, roseolovirus disrupts immune cells’ process of learning self-recognition
Ross elected fellow of medical education society (Links to an external site)
Named to Society of Academic Continuing Medical Education’s Academy of Fellows
Researchers elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation (Links to an external site)
Adeoye, Chen, Lavine, Schwarz honored for clinical research
Mann honored by American College of Cardiology (Links to an external site)
Cardiologist receives distinguished scientist award
COVID-19 survivors face increased mental health risks up to a year later (Links to an external site)
Data point to rise in anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, suicidal thoughts
Smoothing the path (Links to an external site)
Medical trailblazer Victoria Fraser, MD, focuses on creating equity in academic medicine.
Diabetes, metabolic syndrome in mice treated with novel class of compounds (Links to an external site)
Improves insulin secretion, lowers blood sugar
Washington University participates in clinical trial of Moderna omicron booster (Links to an external site)
People who have received 2 or 3 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to be enrolled
Researchers unravel omicron’s secrets to better understand COVID-19 (Links to an external site)
Studies show omicron resists antibodies; causes milder disease in mice, hamsters
Promoting resilience in health-care workers aim of new grant (Links to an external site)
WashU receives part of $103 million to address depression, anxiety related to pandemic
COVID-19 infections increase risk of heart conditions up to a year later (Links to an external site)
Cardiovascular care essential part of post-infection care
Alessandro Vindigni, PhD: Building Community around Genome Integrity
Throughout his professional career, Alessandro Vindigni, PhD, has always been fascinated by the mechanisms that bridge DNA and people together. An expert in genome integrity, Vindigni’s diverse background spans extensive research in DNA repair to years of experience collaborating and strengthening interactions with the international scientific community. Today, Vindigni, Professor, Washington University School of Medicine, […]
Obituary: Robert E. Kleiger, professor of medicine, 87 (Links to an external site)
Cardiologist known for electrocardiography expertise, dedication to teaching
Podcast: Highly contagious omicron is a roller coaster (Links to an external site)
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ focuses on how omicron makes many less sick than earlier variants, but is deadly to some and has negated some previously effective therapies
COVID-19 exposure-alert system that uses smartphones expands in Missouri (Links to an external site)
MO/Notify pop-up notifications can help slow virus’ spread but users need to opt in
Possible new method identified to assess severity of TB infection (Links to an external site)
Metabolite of TB-causing bacteria also may help monitor response to treatment
Kulkarni recognized for immune system research (Links to an external site)
Pulmonologist receives early career award from International Complement Society
Researchers solve medical mystery of deadly illness in young child (Links to an external site)
Cross-disciplinary team identifies genetic cause of rare, undiagnosed lung disease
Home-monitoring program for COVID-19 is effective, bridges digital divide
School of Medicine, BJC HealthCare program reaches patients in under-resourced communities
Grossman, Henderson honored by international blood association (Links to an external site)
Recognized for research on convalescent plasma, COVID-19
Uy named leukemia committee co-chair of clinical trials group (Links to an external site)
Selected by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Al-Aly named associate editor of nephrology journal (Links to an external site)
Expert in big data named to post with Journal of American Society of Nephrology
Podcast: Hospitalized patients with COVID reach record levels (Links to an external site)
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ looks at how our health-care system is attempting to keep up with the exploding number of sick patients during the virus’s latest wave
Boosting T cells improves survival in mice with glioblastoma (Links to an external site)
Treatment with interleukin-7 revs up immune system against deadly brain tumor
The Doctor’s Oldest Tool (Links to an external site)
Perspective piece by Elvin Geng, MD, MPH
Grants fund drug development for devastating tropical diseases (Links to an external site)
Aim is better treatments for river blindness, intestinal worm infections
Podcast: Facing another pandemic holiday season (Links to an external site)
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ features doctors who face exhaustion as they work in emergency rooms and ICUs again crowded with COVID-19 patients
Washington University Clinic Builds Teamwork Through Retreat
The Washington University Complete Care Clinic (WUCC) held a retreat for their clinical team including physicians, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, registered nurses, and clinical administration on Friday, December 10, 2021. Developed and led by Abby Spencer, MD, professor and vice chair for education in the Department of Medicine, the retreat featured a variety of activities including […]
NIH research funding to School of Medicine continues explosive expansion in 2021 (Links to an external site)
Total grants from NIH reach $576 million this year, an all-time high and more than $200 million increase since 2016
Military medical staff join hospital front lines in new collaboration (Links to an external site)
School of Medicine, BJH program with Air Force medical professionals supports deployment readiness
For children, young adults with recurrent AML, immunotherapy shows promise (Links to an external site)
Natural killer cells could help young patients with few treatment options
Asthma may reduce risk of brain tumors — but how? (Links to an external site)
Mouse study IDs immune cells as link, points to potential therapeutic approaches
Podcast: Omicron has arrived (Links to an external site)
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ looks at the new, highly contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus, and how scientists are working to determine whether it evades vaccines and to identify strategies to stay safe
School of Medicine to expand Lipstein BJC Institute of Health building (Links to an external site)
6 floors will be added to the Medical Campus building, greatly expanding lab space
Majerus, Oh tapped to co-lead hematology division (Links to an external site)
Experts in clinical operations and basic science to lead division
Eleven Fellows Receive Knowlton Incentive for Excellence Awards (Links to an external site)
Eleven Washington University School of Medicine physicians at Barnes-Jewish Hospital were recently honored with 2021 Knowlton Incentive for Excellence Awards that recognize and support medical residents who exemplify a compassionate spirit combined with outstanding knowledge and skill.
Washington University Team Wins Inaugural TL1 Debate, ‘Statin Wars’ (Links to an external site)
Congratulations to Washington University TL1 trainees, Ameen Awad, Samuel Cortez, MD, Annahita Fotouhi, and Alexandra Zdonczyk for winning the inaugural TL1 Debate on November 9, 2021, defeating a team from the University of Michigan. The debate, a new event developed from an existing training exercise for TL1 trainees at Washington University in St. Louis, featured […]
CDC initiative to combat antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases (Links to an external site)
School of Medicine projects focus on superbugs commonly found in hospitalized patients in India, Pakistan
Preparation for medical school’s accreditation process underway (Links to an external site)
Kickoff event Nov. 18 launches preparations for LCME accreditation process
Drug compound makes pancreatic cancer cells more vulnerable to chemo (Links to an external site)
Mouse studies show promise for potential new pancreatic cancer therapy