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The bacteria enterotoxigenic E. coli and Shigella together cause hundreds of millions of infections each year and are among the leading causes of diarrheal death, especially in children. Decades of vaccine development efforts have come up short, in part because the usual vaccine targets vary too much from one strain to the next.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -A cutting-edge procedure for treating sickle cell disease is changing lives in the St. Louis area, where an estimated 1,200 people have the debilitating blood disorder. Damon Williams, 48, is the first adult patient in the St. Louis region to receive a new gene therapy treatment for sickle cell […]
Lead author Clair Crewe, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine in WashU Medicine’s Division of Cell Biology and Physiology and Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research, the Crewe Lab and collaborators from the Department of Pathology and Immunology and the Center for Human Nutrition are authors of a study published May 5, 2026, in Cell Metabolism.
Janet S. Lee, MD, a highly regarded physician-scientist in pulmonary and critical care medicine, has been installed as the inaugural Selma and Herman Seldin Distinguished Professor of Medicine at WashU Medicine. The professorship is the second established by the Seldins.
Congratulations to Will Ross, MD, MPH, Alumni Endowed Professor of Medicine, Nephrology, and Associate Dean for Diversity at Washington University School of Medicine, who was honored with the National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) Award of Excellence at their 75th Anniversary Heroes Awards celebration on March 5, 2026.
Ignacio Portales‑Castillo, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology, has been selected for funding in the third round of the George M. O’Brien Kidney Resource Alliance (OKRA) Opportunity Pool Program. He will receive $50,000 in research support for his pilot grant proposal, “Reduce Creatine in Proximal Tubule to Enhance Autophagy and Protect from Renal Injury.”
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 skills, and work ethic: submit here. Resident of the Month Dr. John Davis: “He was an absolutely remarkable senior to have on firm. He has incredible clinical […]
WashU Medicine’s 2026 Dean’s Impact Awards recognize scientists who probe the most basic elements of life and clinicians who translate those insights into care for patients facing critical health challenges.
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Hookworms, intestinal parasites that infect hundreds of millions of people in under-resourced tropical regions around the globe, have evolved to survive inside the human gut for years, secreting molecules that enable co-existence with their hosts. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have harnessed that biological mechanism for potential human benefit, […]
Jeffrey R. Millman, PhD, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research at WashU Medicine, has received research funding from Breakthrough T1D to support his project titled “Overcoming Production Barriers to Stem Cell-Islet Therapies Through Scalable Technologies.” The two-year grant supports efforts to address key challenges in bringing manufactured islet cell therapies for type […]
At WashU Medicine, virologist Jacco Boon, PhD, Division of Infectious Diseases, is turning his attention to a growing but often overlooked public health concern: tick-borne viruses in Missouri and across the Midwest. Boon’s path to studying some of the world’s smallest—and most complex—infectious agents began long before his work in Missouri. Originally from the Netherlands, […]
SAN DIEGO, California – VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 27, 2026 – Phoenix Molecular Designs (PhoenixMD), a clinical-stage precision oncology company developing first-in-class RSK kinase inhibitors, today announced the expansion of its lead asset PMD-026 into a second clinical indication with the initiation of Dauntless-3, an investigator-initiated Phase 1 trial in myelofibrosis at Washington University School […]
Scientists carrying out research on the compound nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide — or simply NAD+ — are running into an unusual problem these days: A little too much publicity around their subject of study.
A routine sports physical changed the course of one young athlete’s life but sparked a new calling.
Congratulations to Zhiyu Dai, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, who was selected for the 2026 Werner Risau Early Career Investigator Award in Vascular Biology. This distinguished award was established in honor of Dr. Werner Risau, an investigator who formulated key concepts for the regulation of angiogenesis, challenged the prevailing dogmas about angiogenic factors, and proposed […]
Transplant nephrologist Anuja Java, MD, associate professor of medicine at WashU Nephrology and Director of Kidney Transplant at the John Cochran VA Medical Center, was invited for the third consecutive year to speak at the International Society of Nephrology’s World Congress of Nephrology (WCN’26), held this year, March 28–31, 2026, in Yokohama, Japan.
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) 2026 Spring Clinical Meetings (SCM) will be held May 6 -10 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, bringing together kidney‑care professionals from across the country for practical education, clinical updates, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Andreas Herrlich, MD, PhD, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the most prestigious honors in the scientific community.
WashU Medicine infectious diseases researchers have developed a practical use of artificial intelligence to enhance patient safety, while potentially reducing costs and improving efficiency at hospitals. Abby Sung, MD, an assistant professor of medicine, and colleagues in the Division of Infectious Diseases, WashU McKelvey School of Engineering AI for Health Institute, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH) found that a large language model (LLM) can strengthen a semi-automated surveillance tool used by infection prevention.
It’s the leading risk factor for the leading cause of death in the United States and around the world: high blood pressure, the prime mover in heart attacks and strokes.
Throughout the academic year, scholars work relentlessly to elevate their learning and support their peers, mentors show up day after day ready to provide guidance to their mentees, and course directors engage scholars in labs and classrooms with dynamic training. This strong community is central to the success of programs at WashU Medicine, and it […]
Grant will support innovate research on inflammation and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) Fan He, PhD, Instructor in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, has been awarded a Young Investigator Award (YIA) from the Edward P. Evans Foundation to support innovative research investigating inflammatory mechanisms that drive myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). MDS is characterized by ineffective blood […]
What began as a small, hard-to-see mole on Deborah Dieman’s ankle eventually led to a diagnosis of Stage IV melanoma. Despite surgery and standard immunotherapy, her cancer spread aggressively, and she was told she had only months to live.
Nicolo Cabrera, MD, Joseph Cherabie, MD, MSc, and Adriana Rauseo, MD, Assistant Professors of Medicine, and Aaloke Mody, MD, Associate Professor in Medicine, have joined more than a dozen other Washington University School of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases faculty members as Fellows of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). They are among 166 new fellows this year to receive […]
For about an hour, Ariel Hernandez-Leyva held a scientific secret. A discovery only he had uncovered. At the time, more than a decade ago, he was an undergraduate at Yale University, working long hours in a biology lab studying cytokinesis, the final stage of cell division. One spring afternoon, while using a high-resolution fluorescence microscope […]
Congratulations to Dr. Emma Ludwig, who has been named Associate Program Director for the Geriatric Medicine Fellowship in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics.
One organ donor can save up to eight lives and improve the lives of more than 75 people through eye and tissue donation. More than 100,000 people are currently on the national transplant waiting list, highlighting the urgent need for donors. For Joseph Wright, that need became personal. “The gift of organ donation allows patients […]
Anne Carol Goldberg, MD, FACP, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research at WashU Medicine, is a co-author of a study published February 27, 2026, in Nature Medicine. The article, titled “Obicetrapib in patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: the BROOKLYN randomized clinical trial,” explores a potential new option for people living […]
On March 1, Hani Soudah, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, & Lipid Research at WashU Medicine, along with collaborators, published a new systematic review and meta-analysis examining the broader physiological effects of semaglutide titled “A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Semaglutide Effects on Adipose Tissue and Emerging Effects on Brain and Cognition.”
Irfan Lodhi, PhD, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research at WashU Medicine, and collaborators are authors of a study published January 8, 2026, in Nature Metabolism. The article, titled “A catecholamine-independent pathway controlling adaptive adipocyte lipolysis,” investigates how the body breaks down stable fat stores during conditions such as starvation, wasting and cachexia.
Dr. Tyler Parsons joins the Department of Medicine in the Division of Oncology as an Instructor as of May 2026. Dr. Tyler Parsons completed his PhD at Oakland University and the Beaumont Research Institute in the Department of Radiation Oncology where he discovered that hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) migrate to solid tumors after […]
On May 7, 2026, the Office of Technology Management hosted the ninth annual Celebration of Inventors, an event to honor and recognize Washington University inventors, researchers and faculty entrepreneurs. Honorees included 2025 United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) awardees; newly elected National Academy of Inventors Fellows and Senior Members; and the recipients of the 2026 […]
David Moore is living his best life, thanks to his dedicated team of specialists at WashU Medicine and BJC HealthCare.
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 skills, and work ethic: submit here. Residents of the Month Dr. Antara Dattagupta: “Despite already being a phenomenal resident, she displayed an unwavering commitment to personal growth, soliciting […]
Jennifer Alexander‑Brett, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, has been featured in a recent Nature Biotechnology article highlighting major advances in targeting interleukin‑33 (IL‑33) signaling in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The article, “Newcomer anti‑IL‑33 makes strides in COPD,” underscores the growing impact of IL‑33–focused therapeutics and the importance of foundational biological insight in translating discovery to patient […]
For highly aggressive types of blood cancer, stem cell transplantation is often the only potentially curative therapy, yet even after a transplant, these cancers often return.
A personalized vaccine to treat glioblastoma, a fast-growing and incurable brain cancer that affects four in 100,000 people in the U.S., is safe and elicits robust and broad immune responses that appears to increase recurrence-free survival in a subset of patients after surgery, according to an early-stage clinical trial co-led by researchers at Washington University […]
With GLP-1 weight-loss drugs becoming more common, doctors are working to better understand how they affect the body—and what patients can expect beyond weight loss. Dr. Samuel Klein with WashU Medicine is leading a clinical trial exploring those effects, from changes in metabolism and health markers to what happens as people lose significant weight. First […]
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, marks the 15th spring cycle of the ICTS NIH Mock Study Section. Through its Research Development Program, the ICTS offers NIH Mock Study Sections (MSS) that closely simulate an actual NIH study section. These sessions provide detailed, study section–style feedback on complete grant applications for clinical and translational R, K, and […]
A new multinational study finds that individuals with poor mental health consistently report lower-quality healthcare experiences across diverse health systems. Published May 5 in PLOS Medicine, the study was led by Margaret E. Kruk, MD, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, in collaboration with an international team of researchers.
Monica Chang-Panesso, MD, a physician-scientist advancing the understanding of how damaged kidneys repair themselves, and Hysell Oviedo, PhD, a neuroscientist uncovering how the brain interprets sound and language, each have been installed as a Roger M. Perlmutter Career Development Assistant Professor at WashU Medicine.
Provides support for research on perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease (PFCD) Siyan “Stewart” Cao, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, WashU Medicine Division of Gastroenterology, recently was awarded the 2026 American Gastroenterological Association Pilot Research Award. The AGA Research Foundation Pilot Research Award was presented to fifteen distinguished clinical researchers, providing funding to support early-career investigators in establishing their […]
Nicholas O. Davidson, MD, DSc, AGAF, the John E. and Adaline Simon Professor of Medicine and Developmental Biology and chief of the Division of Gastroenterology at WashU Medicine and a nationally recognized physician-scientist who treats patients at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine, is the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Mentor Award from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA). He will […]
Dean David H. Perlmutter, MD, reflects on the progress, purpose and future of WashU Medicine
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have released new guidance on cholesterol management, as heart disease remains the leading cause of death nationwide.
Cardiologists and cardiac surgeons from WashU Medicine’s cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery divisions used the ShortCut device to successfully treat a high-risk patient with a failing heart valve.
John W. Davis, MD, PhD, Resident, WashU Medicine Department Medicine, has been selected for a JACC: Heart Failure Top Peer Reviewer Award. The award was presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26) in New Orleans, recognizing outstanding peer reviewers for the journal during the past year. Davis is one of 20 […]
Acute sinusitis leads to more antibiotic prescriptions for U.S. adults than any other condition, yet there has been no clear consensus on which antibiotic should be used for uncomplicated cases.
Congratulations to Karla Washington, PhD, LCSW, Associate Professor of Medicine who was one of the awardees. The Center for Community Health Partnership and Research is pleased to announce four partnerships were selected to receive 2026-2027 Partnership Development and Sustainability Support (PDSS) funding. These awards provide up to $10,000 in funding over a 12-month period for investigators […]