Hematologist honored for lysosomal disease research
Kornfeld receives Roscoe O. Brady Award (Links to an external site)
Hematologist honored for lysosomal disease research
Dr. Stephanie Teja joined the Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine as an Instructor in March of 2022. She was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, moved to Singapore during her school years, and came to California for college. She attended Foothill Community College, transferred to The University of California, Berkeley and graduated […]
Dr. Arturo Alisio obtained his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Cordoba in Argentina where he studied plasma membrane composition and calcium transporters. Based on his early interest in membrane protein transporters, he came to Washington University to work with Dr. Mike Mueckler for his postdoctoral studies. In the Mueckler lab, Dr. Alisio studied […]
Hua Pan, PhD, completed her undergraduate training in biomedical engineering (BME) with emphases on electrical engineering for medical device design and computer engineering for medical signal/imaging analysis. She also earned a Master in Medicine degree in China prior to her BME Master of Engineering degree study at Case Western Reserve University, where she combined electrophysiology […]
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
Named to Society of Academic Continuing Medical Education’s Academy of Fellows
Adeoye, Chen, Lavine, Schwarz honored for clinical research
Cardiologist receives distinguished scientist award
Data point to rise in anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, suicidal thoughts
Dr. Carolina Salvador received her MD degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She then completed residency in Internal Medicine, and a research fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the same institution. Later, she completed her fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology at the University of Louisville, after which she was […]
Medical trailblazer Victoria Fraser, MD, focuses on creating equity in academic medicine.
Dr. Fang Zhao will join Washington University after her fellowship in 2021 at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Her residency was in 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital and Washington University. She received her MD in 2016 from the University of Chicago and her PhD in 2012 from the University of Cambridge, Cambridge, […]
Improves insulin secretion, lowers blood sugar
People who have received 2 or 3 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to be enrolled
Dr. Young attended the University of Delaware and graduated magna cum laude. He received his medical degree at Jefferson Medical College, also graduating magna cum laude. He trained at Boston University Medical Center for his internship and completed his residency at ChristianaCare in Delaware. Later he obtained a Masters in Health Service and Outcomes Research […]
Adam Wilcox, PhD is a Professor of Medicine and the Director of the Center for Applied Clinical Informatics, Institute for Informatics, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He has broad experience in both applied and research informatics, both in academia and healthcare delivery organizations. He leads strategy and activities related to application of […]
Dr. Karpova has obtained her bachelor and master degree in molecular biology and biomedicine and has specialized in the field of experimental hematology since her PhD studies on the role of CXCR4 signalling in blood development. Dr. Karpova considers teaching an incredibly important and gratifying part of her job that gives her the opportunity to […]
Dr. Anjali Rohatgi will be returning to Washington University in St. Louis this fall to join the Division of Oncology and Siteman Cancer Center. She earned her bachelors of science in biochemistry from Michigan State University. She then joined the MSTP at Washington University where she earned her PhD characterizing the innate immune response to […]
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
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, […]
Cardiologist known for electrocardiography expertise, dedication to teaching
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
MO/Notify pop-up notifications can help slow virus’ spread but users need to opt in
Dr. Daniel Ferguson is an instructor for the Geriatrics and Nutritional Sciences Division. He earned a B.S. from Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA in 2006, he earned a PhD from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC and is a postgraduate from Washington University School of Medicine in 2021. Dr. Ferguson’s primary research […]
Dr. Amit Bery attended medical school at Washington University School of Medicine during which time he worked in Dr. Susan Mackinnon’s lab focused on peripheral nerve injury. His work included performing microsurgery to inject rat tibial nerves with local anesthetics and perform assessments of muscle strength. This work led to his first basic science publication. […]
Dr. Patel’s clinical, research, and teaching interests include investigating the pathogenesis of malignant and non-malignant hematologic disorders. His studies are focused on better understanding mechanisms of disease as well as ways to prevent poor outcomes following hematopoietic cell transplant. While at Vanderbilt University, he worked with his co-mentor, Dr. Brian Engelhardt, on understanding the mechanisms […]
Metabolite of TB-causing bacteria also may help monitor response to treatment
Pulmonologist receives early career award from International Complement Society
Cross-disciplinary team identifies genetic cause of rare, undiagnosed lung disease
School of Medicine, BJC HealthCare program reaches patients in under-resourced communities
Recognized for research on convalescent plasma, COVID-19
Selected by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Expert in big data named to post with Journal of American Society of Nephrology
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
Treatment with interleukin-7 revs up immune system against deadly brain tumor
Perspective piece by Elvin Geng, MD, MPH
In January 2022, Dr. Mark Huffman will join the Washington University School of Medicine as Professor of Medicine and Co-Director of the Global Health Center. He also has a secondary appointment at the George Institute for Global Health at the University of New South Wales and has previously served as the inaugural director of the […]
As 2021 comes to a close, it is a good time to reflect on everything we have accomplished together. Despite the ongoing challenges of COVID, resulting in more than five million deaths around the world, and the tremendous suffering in our community caused by social injustice, racial violence, and health inequity, we still have much […]
Aim is better treatments for river blindness, intestinal worm infections
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
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 […]
Total grants from NIH reach $576 million this year, an all-time high and more than $200 million increase since 2016
School of Medicine, BJH program with Air Force medical professionals supports deployment readiness
Natural killer cells could help young patients with few treatment options