February 2025 Kudos and Awards

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Thank you, residents and interns, for all you do for one another and for your patients. Though often under-appreciated, your work does not go unnoticed.  Help us highlight the kindness, clinical judgement, resourcefulness, and work ethic.​​​​​​​Nominate a resident/intern for Housestaff of the month or just share something good. Intern of the MonthDr. Nicholas Griffith “​This physician managed […]

January 2025 Kudos and Awards

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Thank you, residents and interns, for all you do for one another and for your patients. Though often under-appreciated, your work does not go unnoticed.  Help us highlight the kindness, clinical judgement, resourcefulness, and work ethic.​​​​​​​Nominate a resident/intern for Housestaff of the month or just share something good. Intern of the MonthDr. Meagan Chriswell “Meagan did an […]

Bourey defines barriers in sleep medicine and weight management (Links to an external site)

Raymond Bourey, MD

On October 4, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine published an article titled “How weight loss medications are changing the sleep field,” featuring an interview with  Raymond E. Bourey, MD, FAASM. Dr. Bourey has board certification, 25 years in sleep medicine, and is an Associate Professor of Medicine with WashU Medicine’s Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research. 

Diwan Lab Publishes Cover Story in Journal of Clinical Investigation (Links to an external site)

Dr. Abhinav Diwan, Professor of Medicine

Faculty and other members of the Diwan Lab, including Professor of Medicine and Chief of Cardiology at the St. Louis VA Hospital Abhinav Diwan, MD, have published a new paper titled “Phosphorylation of CRYAB induces a condensatopathy to worsen post–myocardial infarction left ventricular remodeling”. The work was chosen for the cover feature of the latest issue of the Journal […]

Jewish American Heritage Month (Links to an external site)

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Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) is an annual celebration in the United States during May. It recognizes and honors the contributions of Jewish Americans to the country’s history, culture, and society. The idea for JAHM was proposed by Senator Arlen Specter and Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz in 2005 to appreciate the achievements of Jewish Americans […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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Let’s break the silence and stigma surrounding mental health by spreading awareness and understanding. Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet it often goes unnoticed or untreated. Here are some key points to consider:

Memorial Day

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Memorial Day is meant as a day of observance for us to honor those who lost their lives while serving our country in the U.S. military. Originally it was known as Decoration Day, and began in the years following the Civil War and was officially designated a federal holiday in 1971. Many observe Memorial Day […]

Learn Ways to Help Prevent a Stroke for National Stroke Month

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Prevention is the best strategy to help avoid having one When it comes to dealing with strokes, every second truly does matter. Nearly 2 million brain cells die each minute a stroke remains untreated. And every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. 795,000 strokes happen each year and chances are if you […]

Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Links to an external site)

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May marks the annual celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States. In 1978 Congress proclaimed the first week of May as “Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week.” Future Presidents continued this annual proclamation until 1992 when Congress and President George H.W. Bush signed a law designating the month of May to celebrate […]

Leadership Announcement – New John Cochran VA Section Chiefs

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I’m delighted to announce the following new Section Chiefs at the John Cochran VA Medical Center. Dr. Greg Sayuk has been selected as the new Section Chief of Gastroenterology at the John Cochran VAMC!  Gregory S. Sayuk, MD, MPH, is a Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and Professor, Department of Psychiatry at WashU Medicine. […]

February 2025 Accolade Recipients – SAFE (Supporting a Fair Environment)

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Congratulations to the 14 Department of Medicine (DOM) Accolade Recipients Boghani Faizan Internal Medicine MICU 8300 Resident/Clinical Fellow Membreno Joshua Internal Medicine Inpatient Cardiology Firm Blue Resident/Clinical Fellow Pelaez Guido Internal Medicine MICU 8300 Resident/Clinical Fellow Tarrasch Jeffrey Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Resident/Clinical Fellow George Ige Medicine Infectious Diseases Faculty Pugh Jennifer Medicine (Dermatology) Dermatology […]

Cao Receives 2025 ACG Clinical Research Award

Siyan "Stewart" Cao, MD, PhD

Siyan “Stewart” Cao, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, WashU Medicine Division of Gastroenterology, recently was awarded the 2025 American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2025 Clinical Research Award. Four Clinical Research Awards have been awarded to outstanding clinical research in gastroenterology by the American College of Gastroenterology for 2025. The 2025 Clinical Research award supports a new […]

Nigeria Launches Sodium Reduction Guidelines Developed with WashU Medicine Research (Links to an external site)

Mark Huffman, MD

Research developed through the collaborative efforts of WashU Medicine, the University of Abuja, Northwestern University, and The George Institute for Global Health have supported the launch of Nigeria’s Sodium Reduction Guidelines. William Bowen Endowed Professor of Medicine and Global Health Center Co-Director Mark Huffman, MD, MPH headed the WashU team for this NIH-funded project.

Leadership Announcement – New John Cochran VA Section Chiefs

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I’m delighted to announce the following new Section Chiefs at the John Cochran VA Medical Center. Ian Ross, MD, has been selected as the new Section Chief of Medical Education at the John Cochran VAMC! Dr. Ross was the WashU VA Chief Resident in 2016-2017 and faculty at Penn State College of Medicine before returning […]

2025 LEAD Award Recipients

A Culture of Mentorship: The Full Circle of Support Mentorship is the foundation of a thriving academic community. It fosters growth, builds confidence, and creates opportunities. This year, the Leaders in Empowerment & Development (LEAD) awards recognize two outstanding faculty members from the WashU Medicine Division of Gastroenterology, who exemplify the power of mentorship and […]

December 2024 Kudos and Awards

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Thank you, residents and interns, for all you do for one another and for your patients. Though often under-appreciated, your work does not go unnoticed.  Help us highlight the kindness, clinical judgement, resourcefulness, and work ethic.​​​​​​​Nominate a resident/intern for Housestaff of the month or just share something good. Intern of the MonthDr. Julia Araneta “Julia is an […]

November 2024 Kudos and Awards

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Thank you, residents and interns, for all you do for one another and for your patients. Though often under-appreciated, your work does not go unnoticed.  Help us highlight the kindness, clinical judgement, resourcefulness, and work ethic.​​​​​​​Nominate a resident/intern for Housestaff of the month or just share something good. Intern of the MonthDr. Taylor Wilson I am inpatient […]

New drug resistance marker identified in liver fluke parasite

Makedonka Mitreva, PhD, and Young-Jun Choi

Researchers at WashU Medicine and the University of Texas Medical Branch have uncovered that drug resistance in Fasciola hepatica, a parasitic liver fluke that infects both humans and livestock, has emerged independently in different regions of the world. The findings, published in Nature Communications, are based on the analysis of more than 300 adult liver fluke samples […]

2025 NKF Annual Kidney Walk a Success! (Links to an external site)

Our walking team: (L) “Jess” from Pediatric Nephrology, with Max Edele, Carrie Koeller, Atlee Baker, and Naoka Murakami from WashU Nephrology; (Kathryn Riner and her son Jack not shown).

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to the success of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) annual St. Louis Kidney Walk, held last Sunday, March 23, 2025.  Our WashU Nephrology team not only met their fundraising goal of $2500, but exceeded it by raising $3022! 

Dr. Autumn Holmes joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Autumn Holmes joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an instructor in March of 2025.  Her research interests include understanding how the cell types that are susceptible to RNA virus infection influence infection outcomes in the host.  Specifically, she is interested in how events that occur during early virus […]

Dr. Bin Liu joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Bin Liu has held research positions at The University of Arizona and Washington University, advancing from Research Scientist III to Senior Scientist before being appointed as an Instructor. Their research contributions have been recognized through numerous awards, including the AHA Cournand & Comroe Early Career Investigator Award Competition Finalist (2024) and First Place Poster […]

Dr. Chinenye Udokwu joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Chinenye Udokwu received her medical degree from University of Nigeria, Nigeria in 2011. She completed a one-year internship in the same institution. She later obtained a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Boston University, Boston in 2016. She then subsequently completed her internal medicine residency at St. Lukes’ Hospital, Chesterfield, St Louis, Missouri […]

Dr. Mark Milunski joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Mark Milunski joined the Department of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Division as a Professor in January 2025. He earned his MD degree from the Albany Medical College of Union University in 1984, where he received several awards and honors for academic achievement, including election to Alpha Omega Alpha as a third-year medical student. He […]

Dr. Maria Aponte Farias joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Maria Aponte Farias joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Bone and Mineral Diseases as an Instructor as of January 2025. Dr. Aponte’s key research interests focus on the intersection of endocrinology, metabolic diseases, and bone health. She is particularly dedicated to exploring metabolic interventions for diabetes, obesity, and related comorbidities, aiming to […]

Leadership Announcement – Dr. Barbara W. Trautner

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It is my pleasure to announce that Barbara W. Trautner, MD, PhD will be joining WashU Medicine as the new Co-Chief of the Infectious Diseases (ID) Division in the Department of Medicine, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Trautner is currently a Professor of Medicine and Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and […]

Primary Care Medicine Advanced Clinical Rotation Director

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The Director of the Primary Care Medicine Advanced Clinical Rotation (PC-ACR) at Washington University School of Medicine (WashU Medicine) is an acknowledged expert in their field of study who oversees and implements professional, administrative, and educational leadership for the PC-ACR.  In close collaboration with the Department of Medicine’s Vice Chair of Education, Office of Medical […]

Three Faculty Selected to Attend AAMC Early Career Women Faculty Leadership Development Seminar

The Department of Medicine is proud to announce that three faculty were selected to receive funding to attend the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Early Career Women Faculty Leadership Development Seminar in February 2025. This prestigious and highly competitive program is designed to foster leadership growth among women in academic medicine, equipping them with […]

WashU Inspiring People: Evan Garber (Links to an external site)

Evan Garber

As a clinical nurse coordinator in the Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine, Evan Garber specializes in caring for patients with sickle cell anemia. His role encompasses various responsibilities, including providing telephone triage, responding to patient inquiries through the online portal, MyChart, assisting with care coordination, and offering in-clinic support during outpatient visits. 

Meet the Researcher: Nathaniel Hogrebe (Links to an external site)

Nathaniel Hogrebe, PhD

Nathaniel Hogrebe, PhD has always had an interest in science, and now, as a junior faculty member in the Millman Lab, he has steadily built a career as a leader in diabetes research, working closely with Dr. Millman to pioneer cutting-edge research in stem cell-derived islets (SC-islets).

April marks Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month

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The month of April is IBS Awareness Month, designed to raise awareness about this common but often misunderstood disorder. IBS affects millions of people worldwide, impacting daily life and causing significant discomfort. During this month, healthcare providers, advocacy groups, and individuals come together to educate the public, promote early detection, and offer support for those […]

Passover: A Time-Honored Jewish Holiday (Links to an external site)

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Passover, known as Pesach in Hebrew, is among the most widely celebrated Jewish holidays. It commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt, as recounted in the biblical book of Exodus. Lasting for seven or eight days (depending on tradition), Passover is a time of reflection, remembrance, and celebration.

Easter Celebration

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Easter is a religious Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion on Good Friday. Easter is the fulfilled foretelling of the one who would be persecuted, die for our sins, and rise on the third day. Remembering the resurrection of Jesus is a way […]

Earth Day

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Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now offers a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG and includes 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2025 is Our Power, Our Planet. One key […]

WashU Investigator credits ICTS-related programs and funding mechanisms with career development and research advancement (Links to an external site)

Krings

For James Krings, MD, MSCI, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care, settling in at WashU for his career in scientific research seems always to have been written in the stars. Originally from St. Louis, MO, Krings returned home after attending medical school at Stanford University and completing his residency at Northwestern […]

October 2024 Kudos and Awards

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Thank you, residents and interns, for all you do for one another and for your patients. Though often under-appreciated, your work does not go unnoticed.  Help us highlight the kindness, clinical judgement, resourcefulness, and work ethic.​​​​​​​Nominate a resident/intern for Housestaff of the month or just share something good. Inpatient Intern of the MonthDr. Maria Van Berkum Though […]

September 2024 Kudos and Awards

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Thank you, residents and interns, for all you do for one another and for your patients. Though often under-appreciated, your work does not go unnoticed.  Help us highlight the kindness, clinical judgement, resourcefulness, and work ethic.​​​​​​​Nominate a resident/intern for Housestaff of the month or just share something good. Inpatient Intern of the MonthDr. Diego Patiño Diego was […]

“Roads to Success” Workshop Provides Foundational Information to Educators in Medicine (Links to an external site)

Rakhee Bhayani, MD, and Abby Spencer, MD, MS, FACP, give presentation on Belonging and Wellness.

In 2023, division hospitalists Dennis Chang, MD, Eileen Lee, MD, and Alex Thomas, MD organized the inaugural “Roads to Success” workshop with the goal of providing a comprehensive faculty development opportunity for hospitalists. After its initial success, Abby Spencer, MD, Professor and Vice Chair for Education and Director of the Academy of Educators, suggested a collaboration with the […]

IDEAS Committee Collaborates with WashU Minority Medical Association (Links to an external site)

The WashU Minority Medical Association (WUMMA) is an organization of residents and fellows across different departments that work to empower minorities in the medical community through fostering an inclusive environment and supporting the professional and personal development of under-represented minority (URM) medical trainees. IDEAS Committee members Natalia Brito Rivera, MD, Jaime Flores-Ruiz, MD, and Corey Shy, MD, participated in […]

Molecular analysis of isthmus thyroid nodules and carcinomas (Links to an external site)

Cytologic and molecular assessment of isthmus thyroid nodules and carcinomas

Sina Jasim, MD, MPH; Allan Golding, MD; David Bimston, MD; Yang Chen, PhD; Ruochen Jiang, PhD; Yangyang Hao, PhD; Jing Huang, PhD; Joshua P. Klopper, MD; Richard T. Kloos, MD; and Taylor C. Brown, MD, MHS had their research article titled “Cytologic and Molecular Assessment of Isthmus Thyroid Nodules and Carcinomas,” published online ahead of print in the journal Thyroid.