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Monica Chang-Panesso, MD, Assistant Professor, WashU Medicine Division of Nephrology, has been awarded funding from the KidneyCure Transition to Independence Grants Program, a foundation of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN).
Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine is pleased to announce funding for 12 new projects, including four clinical trials. Through this research, investigators aim to improve the understanding of tumor formation and growth, develop safer, more effective therapies, and explore new cancer screening strategies.
I am pleased to announce that Justin Sadhu, MD, MPHS, FACC, Professor of Medicine, in the Cardiovascular Division, has been appointed as the Cardiology/Medicine Firm Medical Director. Justin S. Sadhu, MD, MPHS, FACC, Professor of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Division, joined the Department of Medicine in 2015. Dr. Sadhu completed his undergraduate degree at the […]
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. Intern of the MonthDr. Niyaza Mammootty “She is an outstanding intern who exceeded every expectation. Performing at a very high level in […]
Dr. Brendan Knapp joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Oncology as an Assistant Professor as of August 2025. He is a clinical investigator interested in the management of patients with lung and head and neck malignancies. He obtained his bachelor’s degree of science from Purdue University in 2015 and his MD from Indiana […]
Barbara W. Trautner, MD, PhD joined WashU Medicine as the Co-Chief of the Infectious Diseases (ID) Division and professor of medicine in the Department of Medicine, effective July 1, 2025.
Tristan McIntosh, PhD & Alison Antes, PhD authored a paper in Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics titled “Evaluating and Supporting Leadership, Management, and Mentoring: A Framework for Catalyzing Responsible Research and Healthy Research Environments”.
Amy Riek, MD, was honored by WashU Medicine’s Internal Medicine Residency Program as the 2025 Endocrinology Teacher of the Year. The award was presented during the program’s annual conference luncheon, held on May 15 at the Eric P. Newman Education Center. Each year, the Internal Medicine Residency class selects outstanding faculty, fellows, and residents who have made […]
Cardiac Electrophysiology faculty members Daniel Cooper, MD and Timothy Smith, DPhil, MD will be in new roles in the Division beginning July 1. Dr. Cooper will be taking over as EP Lab Director, with Dr. Smith stepping into the role of EP Fellowship Director.
Cardiologist receives Harrington Discovery Institute award to support the development of breakthrough treatments for heart disease
Internationally renowned physician-scientist and pharmaceutical executive, P. Roy Vagelos, MD, and his wife, Diana, have pledged $15 million to bolster the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis — a pioneering program founded by Roy Vagelos more than 50 years ago to train future generations of physician-scientists.
The itching, redness and swelling of an allergic reaction are caused by mast cells — the vigilant first responders of the immune system that spring into action with histamine-filled granules in response to a perceived threat.
Dr. Christine Auberle joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Oncology as an Assistant Professor in August 2025. Her clinical focus is on thoracic and head and neck malignancies. Her research interests include identification of therapeutic options for smoking-related diseases of the thorax and head and neck. She hopes to improve clinical outcomes of patients […]
Dr. Emily Podany joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Oncology as an Assistant Professor in August 2025. She has a clinical and research focus on breast cancer. Her clinical interests include metastatic breast cancer, symptom management to maintain quality of life, using liquid biopsy to focus treatment using targeted therapies, ensuring all patients […]
Dr. Walter Schiffer joined the Department of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Division as an Assistant Professor in August 2025. He specializes in cardio-oncology and cardiac critical care, with a focus on improving cardiovascular outcomes in patients with cancer and those requiring intensive cardiac support. His clinical and research interests center on better identifying and managing cardiovascular […]
WashU Nephrology proudly congratulates Benjamin Humphreys, MD, PhD, Chief of the Division of Nephrology, on his appointment as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI).
Jeffrey Miner, PhD, FASN, Eduardo and Judith Slatopolsky Professor of Medicine in Nephrology at Washington University, was among the 35 workshop participants of the Alport Syndrome Research & Regulatory Workshop recently held in Cambridge, MA.
Sena Kim, PhD, Instructor in Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Oncology, is a recipient of a St. Baldrick’s Foundation grant. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants, recently announced the newest round of research grants totaling $10 million. The new grants demonstrate St. Baldrick’s ongoing commitment to funding the most […]
Dr. Mrunal Patel joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2025. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Trumbull Regional Medical Center, Ohio, where he gained extensive experience in managing a diverse range of complex medical cases. Originally from Gujarat, India, he pursued his medical degree at […]
Anne Mobley Butler, PhD, MS, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at WashU Medicine, was senior author of a study published in JAMA Network Open about the incidence of serious perinatal outcomes when treated for a urinary tract infection (UTI) during pregnancy . Co-authors include Michael Durkin, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine in […]
Singh Lab continues to focus on enhancing the function of immune cell therapies Nathan Singh, MD, MS, Associate Professor, WashU Medicine Division of Oncology, has received a continuation grant from the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. The Foundation’s Continuation Grant program supports Damon Runyon Clinical Investigators who are approaching the end of their original awards […]
Dr. Francis Loh joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July of 2025. He was born in Saint Louis and subsequently lived in Japan and New Jersey. He attended Harvard University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics with a focus on statistics, where he […]
Smoother skin, smaller pores, better hydration — these are just a few of the many benefits facials can offer. And who isn’t relaxed after being horizontal for an hour while someone massages your face and tends to your pores?
Researchers at the WashU Medicine Sah Lab in the Center for Cardiovascular Research and their collaborators have published findings that provide a proof of concept for a novel drug class to treat myocardial infarction and stroke. Rajan Sah, MD, PhD, a professor of medicine in the cardiovascular division, worked with multiple teams that collaborated to observe and describe a […]
Physicians who divide their time between patients’ bedsides and the laboratory bench play a pivotal role in developing innovative new approaches to diagnosing and treating diseases. The Dean’s Scholars initiative at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis was formed in 2020 to support early-career doctors who also conduct biomedical research by providing them with up […]
Dr. Muhammad Yasir Baloch joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology as an Assistant Professor in July 2025. He has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to clinical excellence, innovative education, and impactful advancements in patient care. His personal journey, shaped by his family’s experience with kidney disease, has instilled in him a deep […]
Most cancer genome studies have focused on mutations in the tumor itself and how such gene variants allow a tumor to grow unchecked. A new study, led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, takes a deep dive into inherited cancer mutations measured in a healthy blood sample and reports how […]
Dr. Sayel Alzraikat joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2025. Born and raised in Amman, Jordan, he earned his medical degree from the University of Jordan, where he developed a strong interest in clinical practice and research. During medical school, he worked on multiple projects, including […]
As the opioid epidemic has worsened in the United States, prevalence of hepatitis C has also increased. Hepatitis C is a bloodborne virus that damages the liver. It is mainly spread through sharing needles or other injection equipment and can also be passed from a mother to baby during pregnancy or childbirth. It can be […]
William H. McCoy IV, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Division of Dermatology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, recently published a manuscript in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology (JID).
Dr. Majd Mokbel joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2025. He started his journey at the University of Michigan Dearborn for his undergraduate studies, graduating with a double major in biochemistry and Spanish. Following graduation, Dr. Mokbel followed his passion for community service by serving in […]
Michael Lin, MD, SFHM, is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Senior Fellow of Hospital Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine. Dr. Lin is an integral part of the division and the hospital, having served on multiple committees for both WashU Medicine and BJC, and as the president-elect of the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Medical Staff […]
Early this year, not long after President Donald Trump took office, his administration started terminating grants awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), disrupting studies and unmooring biomedical and public health research communities.
Researchers at the WashU Medicine Sah Lab in the Center for Cardiovascular Research and their collaborators have published findings that provide a proof of concept for a novel drug class to treat myocardial infarction and stroke. Rajan Sah, MD, PhD, a professor of medicine in the cardiovascular division, worked with multiple teams that collaborated to observe and describe a […]
Dr. Michelle Baliss joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology as an Assistant Professor in July 2025. Her clinical focus lies in advanced endoscopic procedures with expertise in therapeutic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), advanced endoscopic resection techniques (endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection), peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for the management […]
Dr. Melis Gokce Celdir joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology as an Assistant Professor in July 2025. Dr. Celdir earned her medical degree at Koç University School of Medicine in Istanbul, Turkey in 2017. She joined the Celiac Disease Research Group at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota as a research fellow (2018-2019). […]
June is national cancer survivorship awareness month. Siteman Cancer Center operates a survivorship clinic, a much needed community resource. As, thanks to cancer research, there are currently more than 18 million people living with a history of cancer in the US.
Dr. Ali Abdelhay joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2025. Originally from Jordan, he earned his medical degree from the University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine in 2019, graduating among the top of his class. He later completed his internal medicine residency at Rochester General […]
Dr. Shuchi Pandey joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2025. Originally from India, Dr. Pandey earned her medical degree from the University of Delhi in 2021. She is a proud graduate of Lady Hardinge Medical College, India’s first all-women’s medical school, founded in 1914 to […]
Dr. Devvrat Yadav joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2025. He completed his medical school from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, the most prestigious medical institute in India. Following medical school, Dr. Yadav completed a two-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the […]
Dr. Nikita Wadhwani joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2025. The stark differences in access to healthcare drew her into the field of medicine. Additionally, growing up in a household with varied cultural backgrounds and perspectives shaped her understanding of accepting and valuing different viewpoints […]
Dr. Mathew Thomas joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2025. He was born in Buffalo, NY and spent most of his upbringing in Eau Claire, WI. He graduated from Boston College, MA, with a major in Mathematics and a minor in Chemistry. During his undergraduate career, […]
Dr. Shaili Tapiavala joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July of 2025. She was born in New York and soon moved to Dallas, Texas. She attended the University of Miami with merit scholarship and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Public Health and a minor […]
Dr. Jia Tang joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2025. She grew up in the beautiful countryside of central China before attending Tongji Medical College, where she graduated with a medical degree and also completed the Internal Medicine residency program. Her early years in medicine solidified […]
Dr. Adnan Qureshi joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2025. Originally from Pakistan, he has pursued a path of academic excellence and dedication to patient care. He earned his medical degree on a full scholarship from Nishtar Medical College. He was actively involved in co […]
Dr. Vinathi Polamraju joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July of 2025. She was raised in Dallas, Texas, and attended Texas A&M University, where she graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences and a double minor in neuroscience and business administration through […]
Dr. Kirtan Patolia joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July of 2025. He completed medical school at B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad in India, before moving to Chicago for an Internal Medicine residency at John H. Stroger Jr., Hospital of Cook County. His desire to become an […]
Dr. Jessica Ohemeng-Dapaah joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2025. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the University of Science and Technology in Ghana, West Africa, in 2011. She then completed her medical degree, a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, in […]
Dr. Bashar Natour joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in 2025. He was born and raised in Amman, Jordan, he earned his medical degree from the Hashemite University Medical School in 2019 before moving to the United States to continue his training. Dr. Natour completed his internal medicine […]
Dr. Eric Mittauer joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July of 2025. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and grew up across the country in Florida, Virginia, Connecticut, and Iowa. He attended college at the University of Iowa, graduating with honors in 2018 with a BS […]