Category: News

Ferraro lab publishes Acute Myeloid Leukemiain Research in AACR

Francesca Ferraro, MD, PhD

The Ferraro Lab led by Francesca Ferraro, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, WashU Division of Oncology has recently made significant contribution in understanding the role of MYC mutations in the development of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Dr. Ferraro’s lab publication, titled “Missense Mutations in Myc Box I Influence Nucleocytoplasmic Transport to Promote Leukemogenesis,” is […]

Montané selected as the Assistant Clerkship Director for the Internal Medicine Clerkship

In this role, Bryce Montané, MD will work alongside the IM Clerkship leadership team to enhance the educational experiences of Internal Medicine Clerkship students within the Department of Medicine. His primary responsibilities will include development of new curriculum and educational activities for students, recruitment and support of teaching faculty, and assisting with the clerkship’s assessment […]

Lee Joins WashU to Build Clinical Programs for Lung Injury and Host Defense

Bridging science discoveries with bedside clinical care Janet S. Lee, MD, Chief, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Selma and Herman Seldin Distinguished Professor in Medicine, Professor of Pathology and Immunology, a physician-scientist from the University of Pittsburgh, joined WashU in 2023 to develop innovative clinical programs aimed at addressing lung injury and host defense mechanisms. […]

Jimenez Receives Harold Amos Faculty Development Award (Links to an external site)

Jesus Jimenez, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Medicine Jesus Jimenez, MD, PhD has been announced as a recipient of the 2024 Harold Amos Faculty Development Award. Dr. Jimenez also recently received K08 funding for his project “CD40 Immunotherapy Effect on the Cardiac Immune Landscape and Response to Myocardial Disease”.

July 2024 Accolade Recipients – SAFE (Supporting a Fair Environment)

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Congratulations to the 3 Department of Medicine (DOM) Accolade Recipients WashU School of Medicine strives to maintain an environment conducive to learning, research, and high-quality patient care We aspire to an environment that is inclusive and free from harassment or intimidation, with respect and collegiality for all. Professionalism consists of altruism, compassion, empathy, respect for […]

Darcy Wooten to become Director of ID Fellowship Program (Links to an external site)

Darcy Wooten, MD

The ID Division is pleased to announce that Dr. Darcy Wooten will join the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine as Professor of Medicine and Associate Chief for Medical Education.  In that role she will become the new Director of the ID Fellowship program as well as assuming a new role of […]

Study reveals how brain cancer evolves in response to treatment  (Links to an external site)

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Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have shown how brain tumors evolve in response to therapy, helping describe how such cancers develop treatment resistance that leads to the high mortality rate characteristic of this cancer. Only 5% of patients survive five years after diagnosis with the most aggressive brain cancers.  

DNA fragments help detect kidney organ rejection  (Links to an external site)

Tarek Alhamad, MD, MS

Raja Dandamudi, MD, an assistant professor of pediatrics, Vikas Dharnidharka, MD, a professor of pediatrics, and Tarek Alhamad, MD, a professor of medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, contributed to a large study that identified a novel way of detecting signs of organ rejection. The international team found that DNA shed from dying […]

Robert Young, MD, MS, Named as Big Ideas Competition Winner (Links to an external site)

Robert Young, MD

Each year, the Institute of Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics at Washington University School of Medicine and the BJC Healthcare Innovation Lab sponsor the Big Ideas competition. The objective of the competition is to provide backing for innovative initiatives that are both medically applicable, technically achievable, and financially viable in practice. Winning teams receive up […]

Thomas J. Brett, PhD, receives Alzheimer’s Association Zenith Award (Links to an external site)

Thomas J. Brett, PhD

The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine is proud to announce that Thomas J. Brett, PhD has received a 2024 Alzheimer’s Association Zenith Award. The Alzheimer’s Association grants its annual Zenith Fellows Awards to researchers who have contributed significantly to neuroscience breakthroughs that have informed our broader understanding of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and are […]

Celebrating the Achievements of Professor Emeritus Stuart Kornfeld

Stuart A. Kornfeld, MD, David C. and Betty Farrell Distinguished Professor of Medicine,Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Educational and Career Milestones Dr. Stuart A. Kornfeld, an esteemed figure in the field of medicine, began his illustrious journey at Washington University School of Medicine, earning his medical degree in 1962 following his undergraduate […]

Maddox appointed to inaugural FDA Digital Health Advisory Committee

Thomas M. Maddox, MD, MSc

Thomas M. Maddox MD, SM, Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology at Washington University School of Medicine and head of the BJC/WUSM Healthcare Innovation Lab, has been appointed to the inaugural FDA Digital Health Advisory Committee. The Digital Health Advisory Committee will advise the Commissioner of Food and Drugs on issues related to Digital Health […]

Meet the Researcher: Marlie Maestas  (Links to an external site)

Marlie Maestas

Marlie Maestas, a fifth-year graduate student in the Millman Lab, recently published her first first-authorship in Nature Communications. The study, titled Identification of unique cell type responses in pancreatic islets to stress, detailed the responses of different pancreatic islet cell types to endoplasmic reticulum and inflammatory stress.

Dr. Vorachart Auethavekiat joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Vorachart Auethavekiat joins the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hematology as an Assistant Professor in June 2024.  He completed his fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Washington University in 1996.  After that he worked almost exclusively in the VA system.  He was with St Louis VA system from 1996 to 2012.  Initially he was […]

Call for Proposals! Center seeks projects aimed at reducing cancer disparities (Links to an external site)

Pitch Partners

The Center for Community Health Partnership and Research is joining forces with universitypartners the Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS) and Siteman Cancer Center to call for projects that connect community and academic partners in service of lowering cancer disparities and providing equitable cancer care. Selected projects will be presented at the September 26 […]

Dr. Andrew Jones joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Andrew Jones jointed the Department of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology as an Assistant Professor in July 2024.  Through his background in immunology and rheumatology, he has developed an interest in understanding the mechanisms that drive development of autoimmune blood vessel diseases known as vasculitis.  He is also interested in developing and optimizing […]

Dr. Andrew Young joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Andrew Young joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hematology as an Instructor in July of 2024.  He first discovered his interest and excitement for genomics through a summer internship at the National Human Genome Research Institute.  Working with Dr. Elliott Margulies, he learned about genome sequencing technology, bioinformatics and genome assembly. […]

June 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. June 2024 Inpatient Intern of the MonthDr. Noah Romero-Nakajima […]

2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors®

2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors®

The Department of Medicine is proud to announce that 150 of our faculty have been selected for the 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list. The Top Doctors® selection process is entirely merit-based. Doctors cannot pay to be listed. These doctors are best-in-class healthcare providers, embodying excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills. More […]

Silva-Fisher awarded ASH Bridge Grant

Jessica SiIva-Fisher, PhD

Jessica Silva-Fisher, PhD, Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of DEI Division of Oncology, Director Mentorship to Enhance Diversity in Academia (MEDA), recently was awarded an ASH Bridge Grant. American Society of Hematology – ASH Bridge Grant Program has been one of the Society’s most important programs since 2013 and has demonstrated the Society’s commitment to […]

Dr. Joshua Siner joins the Department of Medicine

Joshua Siner, MD

Dr. Joshua Siner joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hematology as an Instructor in July of 2024.  He is interested in the genomics and environmental factors that alter platelet development, function and interaction with the body to cause bleeding and thrombotic disorders.  Prior to medical training, he studied the structural and functional […]

Dr. Hassan Mujahid joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Hassan Mujahid joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024.  He attended The Aga Khan University for his medical degree.  He subsequently completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the West Virginia University Hospital before going to the University of Cincinnati for his […]

Dr. David Tabagari joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. David Tabagari joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024.  He was born and raised in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia and moved to United States in 2021 to complete his Internal Medicine residency training.  He attended and received his medical degree in 2017 from Tbilisi […]

Leadership Announcement – Bone and Mineral Division Chief

It is my pleasure to announce that Thomas Nickolas, MD, MS will be appointed as the next Chief of the Division of Bone and Mineral Diseases in the Department of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. After a national search with outstanding candidates, Dr. Nickolas, currently Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical […]

Dr. Zalak Patel joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Zalak Patel joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024.  Originally from Ahmedabad, India, she earned her medical degree from Gujarat University in 2019 after attending Smt N.H.L. Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad.  During medical school, she cultivated a love of teaching by tutoring undergraduate medical […]

Dr. Ahmad Obeidat joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Ahmad Obeidat joined the Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024.  A native of Jordan, he graduated with honors from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2019.  Dr. Obeidat’s medical school experience was highlighted by his significant involvement in volunteer work, especially in refugee […]

Dr. Yaman Mkhaimer joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Yaman Mkhaimer joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July of 2024.  He was born and raised in Amman, Jordan, where he received his medical degree at the Hashemite University of Jordan in 2016.  In 2020, he moved to Minnesota to join the Mayo Clinic Nephrology […]

Women’s Equality Day (Links to an external site)

Women’s Equality Day

Women’s Equality Day is a celebration of the nineteenth amendment to the constitution which gave women the right to vote. This amendment was passed in 1920 and it banned states and the federal government from withholding the right to vote based on sex. This was a historic amendment and a massive victory for the cause of […]

Wellness Month

National Wellness Month

In honor of Wellness Month, it seems fitting that we discuss what wellness really is … and how we define wellness based on our individual characteristics. Many people think of wellness as a matter of physical health – nutrition, exercise, weight control, etc., but it is so much more. Wellness is a holistic integration of […]

Anuja Java Published in Science Direct

Anuja Java, MD

Anuja Java, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Director, Kidney Transplant John Cochran VA Medical Center, Division of Nephrology, Washington University School of Medicine recently had two articles published in Science Direct. Thrombotic Microangiopathies and the Kidney Both articles delve into defining current understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying Thrombotic Microangiopathies (TMAs). TMA is a multisystem […]

Dr. Tarek Bakain joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Tarek Bakain joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024.  He was born and raised in Amman-Jordan and pursued his medical degree at the Jordan University of Science and Technology, graduating with University Honors in 2018.  His passion for medicine extended beyond academics.  During his […]

Dr. Robert Case joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Robert Case joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine as an Assistant Professor in July 2024.  His main clinical interests are pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung disease.  His primary role will be in the outpatient management of these conditions.  There is a substantial population of patients who […]

Dr. Margaret Brubaker joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Margaret Brubaker joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics as an Assistant Professor in July 2024.  She grew up near St. Paul, Minnesota.  Her close relationships with her grandparents growing up and her experiences volunteering at the nursing home in her neighborhood as a high school student instilled […]

Batista receives DOD and Siteman Cancer Center awards

Luis FZ Batista, PhD

Luis F.Z. Batista, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Developmental Biology, WashU Division of Hematology, Member – Center for Genome Integrity, received grants from the Department of Defense as well as Siteman Cancer Center for his work to uncover novel mechanisms related to telomerase dysfunction in bone marrow failure and pre-malignant patients. Dr. Batista’s research […]

Dr. Hazera Khatun joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Hazera Khatun joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024.  She was born and raised in Bangladesh.  She earned her MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) degree from Dhaka Medical College in 2004.  She completed her internship at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital.  Additionally, […]

Dr. Timothy Ackerman joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Timothy Ackerman joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024.  He was born and raised in East Brunswick, New Jersey.  He attended Rutgers University and graduated magna cum laude with departmental honors in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Cellular Biology and Neuroscience.  He […]

Dr. Marwa Ahmed joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Marwa M. Ahmed joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024.  She was born and raised in Sudan and received her medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum in 2012.  After completing a one-year internship, she was granted permanent registration at the […]