Greg Ewald MD, Director, Section of Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation, has received the 2026 Neville Grant Award for Clinical Excellence. Ewald and other recipients will be recognized at the upcoming BJH Medical Staff Association Semi-Annual meeting.
Cardiology Fellow Aishwarya Vijay, MD, is the primary author on a Viewpoint article in JACC, coauthored by Professor of Medicine Sharon Cresci, MD. The paper argues for stronger support for medical trainees experiencing postpartum lactation, and Vijay references her own experience returning to work 8 weeks postpartum.
When well-known St. Louis radio broadcaster John Carney, 61, experienced a sudden, life-threatening aortic dissection, WashU Medicine experts at Barnes-Jewish Hospital identified the hidden genetic condition behind it—and set out to save his life.
February 2026 was the 10th consecutive year that faculty and staff from the WashU Medicine Cardiovascular Division have visited the Normandy School District to bring heart health education to middle school students.
April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time dedicated to promoting inclusion and support. It has been officially rebranded from awareness to acceptance to encourage community change. The month begins with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, a United Nations-sanctioned day aimed at celebrating, accepting, and amplifying the voices of autistic individuals.
Each year, National Deaf History Month is celebrated to commemorate the achievements of people who are deaf and hard of hearing. In 2026, it runs from April 1 through April 30.
The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine proudly congratulates Steve Brody, MD, on his election to the Association of American Physicians (AAP), one of the nation’s most respected honorary medical societies. Founded in 1885, the AAP recognizes physician scientists whose work has advanced biomedical science and improved human health.
Mohamed Hassan, DDS, PhD, was one of eleven recipients of the 2026 ASBMR John Haddad Young Investigator Awards. These awards allow early career ASBMR investigators to participate in the 2026 AIMM-ASBMR Young Investigators’ Meeting on April 7 – 10, 2026 held in Snowmass, CO.
Ying Maggie Chen, MD, PhD, FASN, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology, has been awarded a National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) R01 grant totaling $2.969 million for her project, “Activating Autophagy to Treat Uromodulin-Associated Genetic Chronic Kidney Disease.”
Following a rapid increase in popularity of GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, approximately one in eight U.S. adults now take these medications, which also provide cardiovascular benefits. However, when patients stop taking these drugs, they not only regain weight, but, according to a new study, they also incur […]
Bruce D. Levy, MD, a highly regarded leader in academic medicine and an accomplished physician-scientist, has been named executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and dean of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis — one of the nation’s top medical schools. He begins his new role July 1, announced Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.
In the United States and around the world, public health is under enormous strain. Entire divisions at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been dismantled; the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has been shuttered; science funding through the National Institutes of Health has been slashed and thousands of public health jobs cut.
James Krings, MD, MSCI, Assistant Professor of Medicine, was recently published in Annals of Internal Medicine. The study, “A New Approach to Reliever Therapy in Asthma: Implications of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guideline”.
Ignacio Portales‑Castillo, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology, has been awarded an NIH K08 Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award to advance his development as a physician‑scientist.
WashU Medicine Infectious Diseases Fellows Prashanth Reddy, MD, and Justin Klucher, MD, recently participated in the semimar “Challenging ID Case Presentation 2026.” Hosted by the Infectious Disease Society of St. Louis (IDSTL), this annual event emphasizes the importance of clinical reasoning through real-world infectious disease cases presented by regional ID fellows.
Danielle Cicka, MD, PhD, a resident physician at Washington University in St. Louis, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 HIP Resident Award.
Researchers at WashU Medicine have identified a potent pathway that begins in the brain and leads to loss of all body fat without reducing food intake.
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis show in a new study that GLP-1 medications may be effective at treating and preventing substance use disorders across all major addictive substances studied, suggesting these drugs target a common biological pathway underlying addiction.
A total of 16 research scientists and physicians received support from the Siteman Investment Program (SIP). SIP is a biannual research grant program at Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine. These individuals are leading unique cancer research projects that advance patient care through innovation.
Despite advances in the field of organ transplantation, long-term organ rejection that can become apparent a decade or more after a heart or lung transplant remains a common problem for patients. This chronic organ failure has long been attributed exclusively to the recipient’s immune system attacking the foreign organ over time.
We are delighted to announce a significant leadership development and share an exciting opportunity within the Department of Medicine’s educational leadership team. Please join us in congratulating Marty Kerrigan, MD, on his appointment as the new Clerkship Director of Internal Medicine!
White matter hyperintensity (WMH) burden is associated with cognitive decline, but its association with driving performance among older adults and the associations of modifiable risk factors remain unclear.
Michael J. Greenberg, PhD, an associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biophysics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has received two grants totaling almost $6.4 million to investigate the complex roles of troponin — a critical protein in the heart — in various forms of heart failure. In particular, Greenberg’s research will […]
The Death to Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis (DOLF) project at Washington University in St. Louis recently celebrated 15 years of conducting clinical and translational research to test new treatments to support the elimination of two major neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), namely lymphatic filariasis (LF) and onchocerciasis (also known as river blindness).
March offers us an opportunity to celebrate Women’s History Month. This annual event honors women’s achievements and contributions throughout history. The theme for the 2025 Women’s History Month is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” The theme recognizes the powerful influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership.
Sina Jasim, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research at WashU Medicine, and Maria Papaleontiou, MD, associate professor of internal medicine in the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Diabetes at the University of Michigan, have published a narrative review in Thyroid®, the official journal of the American Thyroid Association.
Renowned for excellence in patient care, research and education, WashU Medicine is also a publishing powerhouse, home to the No. 1-selling medical textbook in the world.
Kevin Hurtado, PhD, a postdoctoral research scholar in the laboratory of Leslie Gewin, MD, has been selected for induction into the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, a national honor recognizing exceptional scholarship, leadership, and a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education.
Billions of dollars are invested each year in scientific research, yet too often the benefits stop at journal publications rather than reaching patients, communities or policymakers.
Max Petersen, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research at WashU Medicine, is the lead author of a new research article published in the Journal of Lipid Research, titled “Influence of obesity and insulin resistance with hepatic steatosis on the human plasma lipidome.”
In the U.S., one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime, and about half of them will have mastectomies. Many of those women opt to have their breasts surgically reconstructed, most commonly with implants, but a relatively high percentage develop infections after implant surgery, requiring intravenous antibiotics and often removal of the […]
Since it was first detected in the U.S. in 2014, H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has jumped from wild birds to farm animals and then to people, causing more than 70 human cases in the U.S. since 2022, including two fatalities. The virus continues to circulate among animals, giving it the opportunity […]
Scientists have designed an immunotherapy that reduces plaque in the arteries of mice, presenting a possible new treatment strategy against heart disease. The antibody-based therapy could complement traditional methods of managing coronary artery disease that focus on lowering cholesterol through diet or medications such as statins, according to the findings of a new study led […]
The WashU Medicine Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) is thrilled to share that Alison Antes, PhD has been appointed as the Director of the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) Degree Program.
The human gut is home to trillions of beneficial microbes that play a crucial role in health. Disruptions in this delicate community of bacteria and viruses — called the gut microbiome — have been linked to obesity, asthma and cancer, among other illnesses.
When Marcy Lagarde, 42, of Raymore, Missouri, felt sudden excruciating pain in her left arm and had trouble lying down she knew something wasn’t right. Marcy has Marfan syndrome, a genetic condition that weakens the body’s connective tissue.
At 82 years old, Lois Miles was one of the first patients at Barnes-Jewish Hospital to receive a transcatheter tricuspid valve implant, a groundbreaking procedure performed in 2024. It’s one more way the hospital and its academic physician partner, WashU Medicine, are helping patients with valve disease.
This year, the holy month of Ramadan is to begin on Tuesday, February 17 – Thursday, March 19, 2026. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and holds great significance in the Islamic faith. It is observed by Muslims worldwide as a period of fasting, prayer, self-reflection, and increased devotion to Allah.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. This day is marked by Mass, where ashes are placed on the foreheads of Christians in the shape of crosses by the priest.
An in-home mammalian meat reintroduction protocol was feasible and safe among patients with alpha-gal syndrome who had declining alpha-gal IgE titers and avoided red meat, according to study results.
Moe Mahjoub, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine (Division of Nephrology) and the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, has received two newly awarded R01 grants from the NIH, totaling $6.1 million over four years.
On November 14, 2025, Nigar Kirmani, MD, professor of medicine, was honored at the Semi-Annual General Staff Meeting and presented with the BJH Medical Staff Association Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognizes physicians at Barnes-Jewish Hospital with over 25 years of distinguished service, honoring their exceptional contributions, leadership, teaching, and patient care.
The Missouri Historical Society is encouraging St. Louis residents to explore pivotal moments in the city’s past through its “I Am St. Louis” campaign. One of the stories highlighted is the legacy of the city’s influential Homer G. Phillips Hospital.
Second-year WashU Nephrology fellow, Maheen Khan, MBBS, MD, was one of six resident physicians and fellows honored with the Knowlton Incentive for Excellence Awards at The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s 41st award presentation on November 24, 2025.
A giant in the field of biomedical research, Stuart Arthur Kornfeld, MD (Figure 1), passed away in St. Louis on Sunday, August 17, 2025, following complications from Parkinson’s disease. Stuart was the David C. and Betty Farrell Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM). His leadership roles at WUSM, where […]
A new study maps the immune cell landscape of bone marrow in patients with multiple myeloma, a rare cancer that develops in the plasma cells of the bone marrow and has no cure. This large immune cell atlas, which includes robust patient outcome data, provides unparalleled new insights into how the immune system interacts with […]
Startup companies built on Washington University in St. Louis discoveries attracted a record $1.7 billion in private-sector investment over the past year, accelerating the commercialization of WashU innovations into life-changing diagnostics, therapeutics and medical devices. Among those innovations are a blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease; immunotherapies to treat aggressive blood cancers; and an AI-based […]
In honor of World Diabetes Day, the Diabetes Research Center of the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research hosted the 2025 Diabetes Day Symposium. The event took place on Thursday, November 6, at WashU Medicine’s Eric P. Newman Education Center. The symposium brought together scientists, trainees, and clinicians to showcase research, foster collaboration, and raise awareness of cutting-edge advances in diabetes research.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 19, 2026) serves as a reminder to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr by engaging in acts of service and promoting inclusivity within our communities. It is an opportunity for individuals and organizations to come together, reflect on the progress made, and strive for a more […]
WashU Nephrology proudly recognizes Gonzalo Matzumura, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Director of Acute Dialysis Services at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, for his role as co-author and investigator in the landmark LIBERATE‑D (Liberation from Acute Dialysis) trial, published in JAMA on November 7, 2025.