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Faculty join Infectious Diseases Society of America Fellowship in 2026 (Links to an external site)

Faculty join Infectious Diseases Society of America Fellowship in 2026

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 […]

Class Acts 2026: Ariel Hernandez-Leyva (Links to an external site)

Ariel Hernandez-Leyva, a graduating MD/PhD student at WashU Medicine

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 […]

Goldberg co-authors study on obicetrapib in patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (Links to an external site)

Anne Carol Goldberg, MD, FACP, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research

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 […]

Soudah and collaborators review semaglutide’s metabolic and cognitive effects  (Links to an external site)

Hani Soudah, MD, PhD

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.” 

Identifying how the body regulates fat breakdown during metabolic stress (Links to an external site)

Irfan Lodhi, PhD, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research at WashU Medicine

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

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 […]

WashU Celebration of Inventors 2026 (Links to an external site)

WashU Celebration of Inventors 2026

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 […]

April 2026 Kudos and Awards

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 Featured for COPD Research Advances (Links to an external site)

Jennifer Alexander-Brett, MD, PhD

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 […]

Personalized vaccine shows promise against aggressive brain cancer (Links to an external site)

A WashU Medicine-led clinical trial conducted at Siteman Cancer Center has found that a personalized vaccine to treat glioblastoma is safe and could potentially improve outcomes. Trial participant Kim Garland (left) reviews a scan with the study’s primary investigator, Tanner Johanns, MD, PhD, a WashU Medicine oncologist.

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 […]

2026 Spring Cycle ICTS NIH Mock Study Section Recap (Links to an external site)

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 […]

People with poor mental health report worse care worldwide (Links to an external site)

A global study of more than 32,000 adults in 18 countries finds that people with poor mental health experience more unmet needs and lower confidence in care. (Photo: Getty Images)

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.

AGA Awards Cao 2026 Pilot Research Award

Siyan "Stewart" Cao, MD, PhD

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 […]

Renowned Gastroenterology Leader at Siteman Cancer Center Honored for Mentorship (Links to an external site)

Nicholas Davidson, MD

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 […]

Davis Receives 2025 JACC: Heart Failure Top Reviewer Award

John Davis, MD, PhD

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 […]

ICTS Announces 2026-2027 PDSS Awardees (Links to an external site)

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 […]

Grants bolster research on myelodysplastic syndromes (Links to an external site)

Jeremy Baeten, PhD and Matthew Walter, MD

The Edward P. Evans Foundation has awarded three-year, $750,000 Discovery Research Grants to Jeremy Baeten, PhD, an assistant professor of medicine, and Matthew Walter, MD, the Edward P. Evans Endowed Professor of Myelodysplastic Syndromes, both in the Division of Oncology at WashU Medicine. Walter treats patients at Siteman Cancer Center, based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and […]

Dr. Mariya Khan joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Mariya Khan joins the Department of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research as an Instructor as of March 2026. Dr. Khan was born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan. She earned her medical degree from Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi. She also completed her internship and started residency in Pakistan, before […]

March 2026 Kudos and Awards

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. David Zhang: “He was an outstanding senior on Cardiology Firm. He led the team with confidence, […]

WashU Nephrology Presents at NKF 2026 Spring Clinical Meetings (Links to an external site)

Anuja Java, MD

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. WashU Nephrology will be well represented this year by Anuja Java, MD, and Dr. Tingting Li, MD, MSCI, FASN, who […]

Huffman Receives Honorary Professorship at University of Abuja (Links to an external site)

Mark Huffman, MD, MPH, William Bowen Endowed Professor of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Division

Mark Huffman, MD, MPH, William Bowen Endowed Professor of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Division at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been named an honorary professor at the University of Abuja in Nigeria. The appointment recognizes his contributions to cardiovascular research and public health in Nigeria.

2025-2026 Distinguished Service Teaching Awards

Department of Medicine recognized at annual awards ceremony. On March 30, 2026, the annual Distinguished Service Teaching Awards ceremony was held honoring WashU Medicine educators who have made the most significant contributions to the training of future physicians. Established by students and supported by the Office of Medical Student Education, the Distinguished Service Teaching Awards […]

ID Fellowship Program receives continued accreditation (Links to an external site)

WashU Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases co-chief Barbara Trautner, MD, PhD, discusses a patient's case with First Year Fellow Laveena John, MD, visiting medical student Hiyori Mori, medical student Elisa Carrillo, and senior clinical research coordinator Johanan Luna during ID rounds at Wohl Hospital on March 16, 2026.

The Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program at Washington University School of Medicine celebrates its continued accreditation status, effective January 23, 2026, by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The ACGME sets standards for effective educational and training programs, and monitors compliance with those standards.

Dr. Hao-Wei Chang joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Hao-Wei Chang joins the Department of Medicine in the Division of Nutritional Science and Obesity Medicine as an Instructor as of April 2026. The quest to understand what we should eat to remain healthy has been a long-standing search, even before the dawn of civilization. Today, despite numerous advancements, we still face significant challenges, […]

Innovative CAR-T cell therapy receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation (Links to an external site)

An innovative cell-based immunotherapy developed by WashU Medicine researchers has received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA. The novel CAR-T cell therapy is licensed to Wugen, a WashU Medicine startup based in the Cortex Innovation District in St. Louis (shown).

A cell-based immunotherapy designed to treat rare and aggressive types of blood cancer has been granted Breakthrough Therapy designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Developed by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, this innovative CAR-T cell therapy is licensed to Wugen, a WashU Medicine startup biotechnology company based […]

Global Health Researchers Find Care Disparities Among Asian Heart Failure Patients in US (Links to an external site)

Mark Huffman, MD, MPH, William Bowen Endowed Professor of Medicine and Co-Director of the Global Health Center, and Anubha Agarwal, MD, MSc an associate professor of medicine and Co-Director of the Program in Global Cardiovascular Health

WashU Cardiovascular Division Global Health researchers have published a new article on disparity on heart failure care for Asian patients in the U.S. Mark Huffman, MD, MPH, William Bowen Endowed Professor of Medicine and Co-Director of the Global Health Center, and Anubha Agarwal, MD, MSc an associate professor of medicine and Co-Director of the Program in Global Cardiovascular Health […]

Ewald Receives BJH Neville Grant Award (Links to an external site)

Gregory Ewald, MD

Greg Ewald MD, Director, Section of Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation, has received the  2026 Neville Grant Award for Clinical Excellence. Ewald and other recipients will be recognized at the upcoming BJH Medical Staff Association Semi-Annual meeting.