Author: Leslie Roettger

This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ focuses on the many people who deal with health struggles for months after COVID-19 infections

Mouse study points to benefits of combining newer class of diabetes drugs with older treatments

Treatment with protein interleukin-7 revs up T cell immunotherapy, mouse study shows

The Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program at Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine will administer the ASH Hematology-Focused Fellowship Training Program (HFFTP), an initiative to address the critical need to expand the hematology workforce. ASH has invested $19 million to strengthen the next generation of hematologists by funding the creation of 10 new hematology-focused fellowship […]

Mentorship to Enhance Diversity in Academia (MEDA) is a new program designed to foster and support the careers of trainees who belong to diverse groups. Sponsored by the Department of Medicine’s Office of Inclusion and Diversity, MEDA is open to all within the Washington University School of Medicine community interested in the shared goal of […]

Noted researcher also a professor of biochemistry and molecular biophysics

Clinical trial being planned for drug developed at School of Medicine

While risks higher for the unvaccinated, study points to need for more tools against the virus

As an undergraduate double major in English and Biology, Jennie Kwon, DO, MSCI, might have had a hard time predicting her eventual career path. But, during her first semester in medical school, Kwon admitted she was “bit by the proverbial microbiology bug”.  “I was truly fascinated by these organisms,” recalls Kwon. “And I knew immediately […]

Strong infrastructure allows for quick pivots to address COVID-19 pandemic, spur clinical innovation

For over seven years, the Doris Duke Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists (DDFRCS) has supported early-career physician scientists at Washington University School of Medicine facing extraprofessional challenges due to childbearing, family or health issues at a critical phase of their careers. This program was launched in 2015, when the School of Medicine was selected as part […]

Immune system may be key to new therapies for cardiac diseases

National synthetic dataset boosts coronavirus research, helps prepare for future pandemics

This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ focuses on what was learned and what science got right and wrong about COVID-19

Ceremony spotlights Distinguished Service Teaching Awards

While the battle against SARS-CoV-2 rages on, Washington University researchers and clinicians are fighting a rearguard action against drug-resistant infections that years of overprescribing have turned deadly.

Infectious diseases experts help performing arts institutions navigate pandemic

Extra mRNA vaccines provide added immunity

On March 30th, OUTmed, LGBTQ+med, and the Academy of Educators hosted the first-ever Queerer Mentoring Workshop. Over 35 faculty, fellows, residents, staff, and students attended from across the School of Medicine for this workshop and networking event.  The workshop goals were to help OUTmed mentoring groups better understand member needs and to help recognize the difference […]

On March 1, 2022, the annual Distinguished Service Teaching Awards ceremony was held honoring Washington University School of Medicine educators who have made the most significant contributions to the training of future physicians. Initiated by students and implemented with support from the Office of Medical Student Education (OMSE), the Distinguished Faculty Awards recognize outstanding achievements in clinical care, […]

A conversation with two scientists who took part in the global effort

Groundbreaking cancer research helps shed light on recently identified syndrome

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 […]

Washington University to lead national clinical trial investigating therapy

Walensky also spoke to group of women faculty, trainees

Discussion featuring Rochelle Walensky will be livestreamed

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

In mice, roseolovirus disrupts immune cells’ process of learning self-recognition

Data point to rise in anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, suicidal thoughts

Medical trailblazer Victoria Fraser, MD, focuses on creating equity in academic medicine.

Improves insulin secretion, lowers blood sugar

People who have received 2 or 3 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to be enrolled

Studies show omicron resists antibodies; causes milder disease in mice, hamsters

WashU receives part of $103 million to address depression, anxiety related to pandemic

Cardiovascular care essential part of post-infection care