Jennie H. Kwon, DO, an associate professor of medicine and chief of the section of Healthcare Epidemiology & Antimicrobial Stewardship at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been awarded a $3.6 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to lead a multisite clinical study.
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Humphreys receives $4.5 million NIH grant for kidney disease research (Links to an external site)
Benjamin Humphreys, MD, PhD, the Joseph Friedman Professor of Renal Diseases in Medicine and director of the Division of Nephrology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has received a five-year $4.5 million grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Ciorba receives grant to evaluate treatment for colorectal cancer (Links to an external site)
Matthew A. Ciorba, MD, a professor of medicine and director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has received a $2.8 million award from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to evaluate a new treatment in combination with routine radiation and chemotherapy in patients […]
Improving heart health to save lives during, after pregnancy aim of programs (Links to an external site)
Community-based approaches in St. Louis and Nigeria supported with NIH grants The United States and Nigeria may be an ocean apart, but each has distressingly high rates of infant and maternal death in the year following childbirth. In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated the U.S. maternal mortality rate to be […]
Brown, Urano and colleagues publish an article on a potential treatment for human, preclinical Wolfram syndrome cases (Links to an external site)
On March 30, Cris Brown, BA and Fumihiko Urano, MD, PhD of Urano Lab, alongside colleagues from Belgique, Belgium and Italy, had their article titled “GLP-1R agonists demonstrate potential to treat Wolfram syndrome in human preclinical models,” published in Diabetologia.
Happy Hanukkah (Links to an external site)
Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival. The central theme of Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the second century B.C. and the miracle of the oil. Hanukkah holds great cultural and religious significance for Jewish communities around the world, and the celebration of this festival is a time for reflection, […]
Grateful patient, spouse wife pledge support for immunotherapy research (Links to an external site)
In 2016 while receiving treatment for bladder cancer at Siteman Cancer Center, Kerry Preete frequently engaged in conversations with his Washington University medical oncologist, Russell Pachynski, MD. Preete came to admire Pachynski not only as an attending physician but also as a dedicated cancer researcher.
Treating Ventricular Tachycardia (Links to an external site)
Every day, nearly 1,000 Americans die from sudden cardiac arrest, a catastrophic event in which the heart suddenly stops functioning. The most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest is a sustained, super-fast heart rhythm called ventricular tachycardia, commonly called V-tach. Among heart specialists, this condition is known as VT.
Innovative Cancer Treatment May Sometimes Cause Cancer, F.D.A. Says (Links to an external site)
A lifesaving cancer treatment may itself cause cancers, the Food and Drug Administration reported on Tuesday. The treatment, called CAR-T, was first approved in November 2017 for life-threatening blood cancers. But, the F.D.A. said, it had received 19 reports of new blood cancers in patients who received the treatment.
Kulkarni recognized for research into complement system (Links to an external site)
Pulmonologist receives Svar Complement Excellence Award Hrishikesh S. Kulkarni, MD, an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has received the 2023 Svar Complement Excellence Award from the International Complement Society and Svar, a life sciences company based in Sweden.
Radiation therapy may be potential heart failure treatment (Links to an external site)
Radiotherapy may improve heart function by reducing inflammatory immune cells Cardiologists and radiation oncologists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis pioneered the use of radiation therapy — a strategy typically used against cancer — to treat patients with a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular tachycardia.
Researchers identify way to block alphavirus infection (Links to an external site)
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found an innovative way to block infection by a variety of alphaviruses, a group of mosquito-borne viruses that can cause joint and brain infections in people. The study, led by Michael S. Diamond, MD, PhD, the Herbert S. Gasser Professor of Medicine, and Daved […]
New robot gives Lincoln County man second chance at life cancer-free (Links to an external site)
Scott Carter, 64 of Lincoln County is one of an estimated 28.3 million people who smoke cigarettes. Now he’s kicking the habit cold turkey after a new discovery. Only First Alert 4 is getting a look at the new robotic at Barnes-Jewish Hospital which found Carter’s cancer was growing.
Long-COVID clinic expanding reach to vulnerable metro, rural communities (Links to an external site)
Grant, partnership with community organizations expected to boost access to care to medically underserved In 2020, overwhelmed hospitals and excessive fatalities defined a world grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. Simultaneously, a new challenge emerged: A growing population struggled to recover fully from COVID-19.
Career Catalyst Grants from Susan G. Komen® Accelerate Breast Cancer Research (Links to an external site)
Two Washington University breast cancer researchers at Siteman Cancer Center have received national Career Catalyst Research Grants from Susan G. Komen® to accelerate their discoveries. Siteman is based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The researchers are among 49 scientists in this round of funding receiving a total of $19.3 million […]
Dr. Zainab Mahmoud to Receive the 2023 Dr. Nanette K. Wenger Research Goes Red® Award (Links to an external site)
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2023 The American Heart Association will present the 2023 Dr. Nanette K. Wenger Research Goes Red® Award to Zainab Mahmoud, M.D., M.Sc., of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. This award will be presented during the opening session of the Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 on Saturday, Nov. 11. The meeting, to […]
Ying Maggie Chen Lab and Collaborators Uncover Biotherapeutic Properties of MANF Protein (Links to an external site)
In their newly-published article in Nature Communications, a multi-center group led by Ying Maggie Chen, MD, PhD, WashU Division of Nephrology, describes previously unknown mechanisms of action of mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor (MANF) and its therapeutic function, with regards to kidney disease. MANF is a secreted endoplasmic reticulum (ER) protein that possesses cytoprotective properties.
Happy Diwali (Links to an external site)
Diwali is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in India and among Hindu communities around the world.
Epigenome’s role in cancer revealed in new study (Links to an external site)
Epigenetics of cancer critical in understanding tumor initiation, growth and spreading For decades, scientists have been sequencing the DNA of many cancer types, identifying errors in the genetic code to help understand the formation of tumors, how they grow and what leads to their spreading. But sometimes cancer is driven by subtle changes in the […]
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month (Links to an external site)
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.
Dr. Anuja Java to Lead Inaugural USTMA Nephrology Workshop at ASN Kidney Week 2023 (Links to an external site)
Anuja Java, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at WashU Nephrology, is the organizer and co-moderator of the Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) Workshop, to be held during Kidney Week 2023, the American Society of Nephrology’s (ASN) annual meeting, in Philadelphia, PA.
AAIM Celebrates the 2024 Alliance Award Recipients (Links to an external site)
The Alliance is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of its esteemed award program. Celebrating the local, regional, and national contributions of members and leaders in education, research, administration, and leadership, the Alliance Awards Program highlights influential faculty and staff in departments of internal medicine at medical schools and teaching hospitals.
Three New Clinical Trials of Immunotherapy for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Beginning at Siteman Cancer Center (Links to an external site)
A $10.9 Million SPORE Grant for Pancreas Cancer expands on research funded by a prior pancreas cancer SPORE grant and various studies undertaken at Washington University. It targets novel therapeutic targets for the management of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), recognized as the most lethal variant of pancreatic cancer. Currently, the five-year survival rate for PDAC […]
AI for Health Institute launches to promote growing intersection of artificial intelligence, health (Links to an external site)
Chenyang Lu to lead multidisciplinary institute
Pancreatic cancer research, clinical trials supported with $10.9 million NCI grant (Links to an external site)
Researchers receive prestigious SPORE grant for pancreatic cancer Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received a prestigious Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support research and clinical trials aimed at improving therapies for pancreatic cancer.
High school founded with help of med school leader receives accolades (Links to an external site)
Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience a top Missouri, national school
IDSA Honors Infectious Diseases Leaders at IDWeek 2023 (Links to an external site)
The Infectious Diseases Society of America is pleased to honor 11 infectious diseases leaders at IDWeek 2023 with Society Awards for their contributions to infectious diseases and public health.
Announcing AMWA’s 2023 INSPIRE Award Recipients (Links to an external site)
More than 65 women physicians have been recognized for inspiring others as they lead the way forward in medicine and healthcare.
An update from the Vice Chair for the Advancement of Women’s Careers (Links to an external site)
We are excited to introduce the dynamic team of 27 exceptional members representing a diverse spectrum of roles within the Department of Medicine.
Washington People: Sumanth Prabhu (Links to an external site)
Physician-scientist integrates patient care, innovative research on inflammation in heart failure For Washington University cardiologist Sumanth Prabhu, MD, the stethoscope is not only indispensable as a diagnostic tool but presents powerful symbolism. He sees it as a channel that connects the patient to the clinician, a conduit through which a current of information flows from the […]
Congratulations to Roberto Civitelli, M.D. 2023 Gideon A. Rodan Excellence in Mentorship Award Recipient (Links to an external site)
We’re absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news that we received from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR). Dr. Civitelli has been announced as the recipient of the highly prestigious ASBMR 2023 Gideon A. Rodan Excellence in Mentorship Award!
Losing weight on a diet or Ozempic? Here’s why you still need exercise. (Links to an external site)
It’s long been known that exercise doesn’t help most people lose weight. So why should anyone trying to shed pounds still keep exercising? New research has the answer. A study published in the journal Nature Metabolism found that people who combine exercise with dieting can double the metabolic health benefits of their weight loss.
$5 million for research on immune responses to cancer-causing virus in immunocompromised kids (Links to an external site)
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received a $5.7 million grant from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate immune responses to a cancer-causing virus after organ transplantation in children.
Academy honors six university faculty (Links to an external site)
Six Washington University in St. Louis faculty members and one alumnus are being honored by the Academy of Science – St. Louis for their outstanding contributions to the field. They will be recognized at an awards dinner Sept. 20 at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Grant supports physician-scientists studying infectious diseases, immunology (Links to an external site)
NIH-funded program encourages early-career doctors to pursue research
“Mutations associated with progression in follicular lymphoma predict inferior outcomes at diagnosis: Alliance A151303” (Links to an external site)
Follicular lymphoma (FL) is clinically heterogeneous, with select patients tolerating extended watch-and-wait, whereas others require prompt treatment, suffer progression of disease within 24 months of treatment (POD24), and/or experience aggressive histologic transformation (t-FL).
Editorial for July/August Issue of AACE Clinical Case Reports (Links to an external site)
Welcome to another issue of AACE Clinical Case Reports (ACCR). This issue is particularly special to readers. AACE has recently published two key diabetes-related clinical guidance publications, including the AACE Clinical Practice Guideline: Developing a Diabetes Mellitus Comprehensive Care Plan—2022 Update, and the AACE Consensus Statement: Comprehensive Type 2 Diabetes Management Algorithm – 2023 Update.
Profiles in Innovation: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month (Links to an external site)
National Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized annually from September 15–October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Here we profile two Washington University faculty members and how their Hispanic and Latino backgrounds have helped shape their academic careers and approach to innovation.
Comprehensive Head & Neck Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer Center (Links to an external site)
Washington University physicians provide multispecialty, cutting-edge, expert care to patients while advancing the field through innovative research
High Holidays (Links to an external site)
September 15th to 17th is Rosh Hashanah, or Jewish New Year. The biblical name for this holiday is Yom Teruah and it is the first of the Jewish High Holy Days. Rosh Hashanah is also known as the “Days of Renewed Responsibility,” and begins at sunset on day one and ends at nightfall the next.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Links to an external site)
The History Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Health Matters September 2, 2023: Dr, Fred Buckhold, Arthur Allen, Dr. Keith Stockerl-Goldstein, Dr. Marc Siegel, (Links to an external site)
Dr. KEITH STOCKERL-GOLDSTEIN, medical oncologist at Washington University School of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise this week revealed he is being treated for multiple myeloma. What is multiple myeloma? How common is it? How does it differ from leukemia? What are the warning signs? How is it treated? Can it […]
Hughes receives CSCTR Early Career Development award (Links to an external site)
Jing Hughes, MD, PhD was recently selected as an awardee for the 2023 Early Career Development award, provided by the Central Society for Clinical and Translational Research (CSCTR). The organization develops and supports communication, collaboration and career development of medical researchers primarily located in the central region of the United States.
COVID-19 cases on the rise in St. Louis (Links to an external site)
Doctors say it’s a slight bump from what was the lowest level of cases since the start of the pandemic. ST. LOUIS — COVID-19 cases are rising in the St. Louis area. Why? You guessed it: school. “We are seeing steadily increasing levels of COVID,” Washington University Infectious Disease physician at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Dr. Steven Lawrence said. […]
ICTS Announces Inaugural Cohort for PROUD-MED (Links to an external site)
The ICTS congratulates and proudly announces the selected 2023 Scholars for PROUD-MED, the Program for Underrepresented in Medicine for Equity and Diversity.
Nephrologist Tingting Li Receives 2023 Nathan Hellman Memorial Teaching Award (Links to an external site)
WashU Nephrology is proud to announce Professor of Medicine Tingting Li, MD, MSCI, as the recipient of the 2023 Nathan Hellman Memorial Teacher of the Year Award.
Volunteer for Health assists researchers with reaching recruitment goals (Links to an external site)
At Washington University (WU), more than 1,000 clinical studies begin every year. The ability of a study to recruit participants is often the deciding factor of the project’s success.
Siteman Investment Program awards $2 million in cancer research grants (Links to an external site)
Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine is pleased to announce funding for eight new projects, including research projects focused on prostate cancer, lymphoma, and breast cancer, as well as a team science project with a focus on myeloproliferative neoplasms, a blood malignancy that can develop into acute myeloid leukemia. Also included are two […]
Maddox joins National Academy of Medicine’s digital health committee (Links to an external site)
Thomas M. Maddox, MD, a professor of medicine in the Cardiology Division at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been named to the National Academy of Medicine’s Digital Health Action Collaborative.
Medicare approves WashU Medicine’s whole-genome test for blood cancers (Links to an external site)
Complete picture of genetic errors can advance precision medicine approaches to treatment A new test for two blood cancers — developed by a team at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis — is the first whole-genome sequencing test for cancer to be approved for reimbursement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. […]