Joint center harnesses AI technologies to make health care more personalized, effective, efficient
WashU Medicine, BJC Health System launch Center for Health AI (Links to an external site)
Nickole Forget, MD, FACP awarded the Laureate Award from the American College of Physicians (Links to an external site)
Congratulations to our Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics colleague, Dr. Nickole Forget, for receiving the Laureate Award from the Missouri chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP).
2024 Academy of Educators Annual Education Day
Department of Medicine Faculty Honored Sponsored by the Academy of Educators, the annual Education Day was held on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, to celebrate educational excellence across the School of Medicine. This year’s theme was The Future of Healthcare Education. The event featured a variety of educational workshops and roundtables, a keynote address from Adam Rodman, […]
Dr. Nongnooch Poowanawittayakom joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Nongnooch Poowanawittayakom joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Assistant Professor in November 2024. After she earned her medical degree from one of the most prestigious institutions in Thailand, Mahidol University, Siriraj Hospital, she came to the United States to continue her training in Internal Medicine and Infectious […]
Polypill proposed to change the heart failure treatment paradigm
A polypill is suggested containing all 4 classes of guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure Justin Chen, MD, First Year Cardiology Fellow, First Author along with Anubha Agarwal, MD, MSc, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Co-Director, Program in Global Cardiovascular Health, WashU Medicine Cardiovascular Division, Senior Author, have published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. The […]
DOM Insider Volume 22 (Links to an external site)
In this Issue: Message from the Chair, Grants, High Impact Research Publications, Spotlight, Clinical Programs, Awards/Fellowships/Honors/Accolades, Leadership/Appointments, Office of Faculty Development (OFD), IDEAS at DOM, Vice Chair for Career Advancement, Vice Chair of Education, Vice Chairs of Safety, Quality, and Operations, Faculty Presentations, Welcome to WashU, Events, New Websites, and Social Media, Contacts
Leadership Announcement – Interventional Cardiology
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Marc Sintek, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, has been appointed as the next Director of the BJH Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Dr. Sintek has served as Associate Director of the Cath Lab since 2023 and will take the reins from Dr. Jas Singh, […]
Dr. Claudia Villatoro Santos joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Claudia Villatoro Santos joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research as an Instructor in October 2024. She earned her medical degree from Francisco Marroquin University School of Medicine in Guatemala City, Guatemala in 2014. She then earned a postgraduate Master of Science (“MSc”) in Epidemiology at the University of […]
Complexity of tumors revealed in 3D (Links to an external site)
A new analysis led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has revealed detailed 3D maps of the internal structures of multiple tumor types. These cancer atlases reveal how different tumor cells — and the cells of a tumor’s surrounding environment — are organized, in 3D, and how that organization changes […]
Dr. Ishmael Aziati joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Ishmael Aziati joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Instructor in November 2024. He has been involved in collaborative research for the past decade studying emerging and reemerging infectious viral diseases. After graduating with a BSc. (Hons) in Biochemistry in 2010 from the University of Ghana. He joined the WHO […]
Optimized Approach for Interfolio Training and Communication (Links to an external site)
The Interfolio Project Team has learned from your feedback and recalibrated its approach to help you complete your annual review, appointment, promotion, and tenure process in the Review, Promotion, and Tenure (RPT) module in Interfolio. The WUIT team is busy creating short, simplified training materials and improved communication to help you quickly complete your RPT […]
August 2024 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 judgement, resourcefulness, and work ethic.Nominate a resident/intern for Housestaff of the month or just share something good. Inpatient Intern of the MonthDr. Karoliina Yang Dr. Yang’s […]
New Midwest Developmental Center for AIDS Research launches with focus on Implementation Science (Links to an external site)
The Center for Dissemination and Implementation announces the launch of a new Midwest Developmental Center for AIDS Research (D-CFAR) in Missouri, which brings together researchers from across the translational spectrum to address the HIV epidemic. This D-CFAR is part of a national network of 20 NIH-funded centers, and it is the first of its kind […]
AAMC Mid-Career Women Faculty Development Seminar
We’re proud to announce that three distinguished faculty members in the Department of Medicine have been selected to receive funding to attend the prestigious AAMC Mid-Career Women Faculty Leadership Development Seminar in December 2024: This highly competitive program is designed to foster leadership development among women in academic medicine and to support their continued progression […]
Message from the Vice Chairs of Safety, Quality, and Operations
The Patient Safety, Quality and Operations Group has been active since the start of the academic year We have been raising our profile by presenting at divisional faculty meetings, and have just a few left to visit. We are already seeing an uptick in event reporting, which is very encouraging news. We continue to encourage all […]
October 2024 Accolade Recipients – SAFE (Supporting a Fair Environment)
Congratulations to the 25 Department of Medicine (DOM) Accolade Recipients McLaughlin, Amy Gastroenterology Gastroenterology Staff Bosso, Scott Gastroenterology Gastroenterology Staff Zerjav, Sharon Gastroenterology Gastroenterology Staff Ali, Yawar Department of Medicine Med Firm Resident/Clinical Fellow Coleman, Jaspur Department of Medicine Med Firm Faculty Huang, Alice Internal Medicine Cardiology Blue team (9200) Resident/Clinical Fellow Cheema, Sana Internal […]
Age-Friendly Health Systems Research Initiative led by Sunny Lin, PhD, MS (Links to an external site)
A new research network initiative is being launched by Sunny Lin, PhD, MS, in the Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics – Research Unit.
NCI director delivers Korsmeyer lecture (Links to an external site)
W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, the director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), delivered the 19th annual Stanley J. Korsmeyer Memorial Lectureship at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis on Thursday, Oct. 17. Korsmeyer was a former WashU Medicine medical oncologist and researcher whose groundbreaking discoveries opened up […]
Leadership Announcement – Medical Director of the Medicine Multispecialty Center (MMC) and Infusion Center
I am pleased to announce that Deborah Parks, MD has been appointed as the Medical Director of the Medicine Multispecialty Center (MMC) and Infusion Center on CAM 5. Dr. Parks received her medical degree from the University of Louisville and completed her internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship training at BJH/WashU. She is an outstanding […]
Dr. Emily Cole joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Emily Cole joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Dermatology as an Assistant Professor in October 2024. Her education and training includes an undergraduate degree from Brown University, BS, in Cognitive Neuroscience. She graduated from Yale School of Public Health, MPH, Chronic Disease Epidemiology. Dr. Cole attended medical school at the University […]
Nephrology Researcher Expands Kidney Disease Study Through Collaborative Work at WashU
Gewin’s team aims to find ways to promote kidney repair and prevent the progression of fibrosis. Dr. Leslie Gewin, a nephrologist and researcher, has been steadily expanding her research into kidney disease since moving from Vanderbilt to WashU Medicine three years ago. Leveraging the university’s extensive resources and collaborative environment, Gewin’s work focuses on the […]
Immunotherapy blocks scarring, improves heart function in mice with heart failure (Links to an external site)
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that a type of immunotherapy — similar to that approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat inflammatory conditions such as arthritis — also may be an effective treatment strategy for heart failure.
Dr. Crystal Azu joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Crystal Azu has joined the Department of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Division as an Assistant Professor in September 2024. Dr. Azu earned her BS in Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology from Emory University, and her MD from the University of Chicago in 2017. She also holds an MPH degree with a concentration in International Health & Health […]
New treatment for melanoma showing promise for patients, larger field of oncology (Links to an external site)
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – A new form of cancer treatment for melanoma patients has been approved by the FDA, after a clinical trial in St. Louis showed promising results.
ACGME Announces 2025 Graduate Medical Education Awardees (Links to an external site)
The ACGME is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the ACGME Awards, showcasing the extraordinary contributions, diversity, and strengths of the graduate medical education (GME) community. These worthy recipients will be honored during the 2025 ACGME Annual Educational Conference, taking place February 20-22, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Professorship Installation of Jennifer Philips, MD, PhD (Links to an external site)
The Professorship Installation of Jennifer Philips, MD, PhD, as the Theodore and Bertha Bryan Professor of Medicine took place on September 16th. Dr. Philips presented: “Tackling TB: Lessons in Persistence”.
IDSA Honors Dr. Powderly with Society Citation Award (Links to an external site)
Congratulations to Dr. Bill Powderly, MD, who was honored by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) with a discretionary award given in recognition of his leadership in HIV care and research along with his exemplary contributions to IDSA and the HIV Medical Association. The Society Citation Award was presented today, October 17, at IDWeek 2024.
An update from the Office of the Vice Chair of Education
PAGE INDEXNews & Updates | Celebrations | Professional Development Opportunities | Calls for Submissions/Applications This month, the Department of Medicine celebrated several significant milestones in education. From our faculty’s outstanding participation in the Academy of Educators’ Education Day to the revival of in-person meetings and professional development sessions, it’s clear that our department is leading […]
Academy of Educators: Education Day 2024 (Links to an external site)
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each member who played a vital role in the successful execution of the 2024 Education Day. Your efforts in creating a welcoming atmosphere, thoughtful programming, and seamless coordination resulted in an enriching event.
Academy of Educators: Annual Report 2023-2024 (Links to an external site)
Welcome to the WashU Medicine Academy of Educators Annual Report, which provides an overview of our notable accomplishments from October 2023 to September 2024. During this period, we achieved significant goals, delivered impactful programming, awarded numerous grants, and made a substantial impact on our educator community.
Dr. Sandeep Panikar joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Sandeep Panikar joins the Department of Medicine in the Division of Oncology as an instructor in October 2024. With over a decade of research experience in cancer biology, molecular imaging, drug delivery systems, and nanotechnology, Dr. Panikar specializes in leveraging molecular imaging techniques to advance cancer detection and treatment. His expertise spans Surface-Enhanced Raman […]
$2.75 million to support research of diabetes (Links to an external site)
The Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research in the Department of Medicine has received a $2.75 million gift through the Anita Palmer Corbin Trust to establish the Anita Palmer Corbin Diabetes Research Endowed Fund. The fund augments a spendable fund to support diabetes research in the division that was previously created by Corbin, who died in […]
WashU Medicine celebrates first R01 recipients (Links to an external site)
Event honored scientists who received their first R01 research grants from the National Institutes of Health
Dr. Nathan Frogge joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Nathan Frogge has joined the Department of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Division as an Assistant Professor in October 2024. He serves as faculty in the Interventional and Structural Cardiology Section and our West County Clinic, and as Director of Clinical Outreach and Expansion. Dr. Frogge received his BA in Environmental Studies and an MBA […]
‘Very concerned’: Experts watching Missouri’s first human bird flu case closely (Links to an external site)
The CDC reports the current spread is most common in outdoor birds, but also cattle.
Infectious Diseases Division Co-Director and Pallavi Chandra, PhD, published in Autophagy
Host De-ubiquitinase USP8 promotes Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection Pallavi Chandra, PhD, an Instructor of Medicine in the Philips laboratory at WashU Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases, along with Jennifer A. Philips, MD, PhD, Theodore and Bertha Bryan Professor, Departments of Medicine and Molecular Microbiology; Co-director, Infectious Diseases Division, recently co-authored a Autophagy publication, on Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) and USP8. […]
New Nasal Vaccines Offer Better Protection from COVID and Flu—No Needle Needed (Links to an external site)
Gentle nasal spray vaccines against COVID, the flu and RSV are coming. They may work better than shots in the arm
Dr. Darcy Wooten joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Wooten joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as a professor in September 2024. She holds the positions of ID Fellowship Program Director, Vice Chief of Medical Education, and Director of Educational Programs. She earned a BA in Human Biology from Stanford University and a master’s degree in health and […]
Dr. Ayse Ece Cali Daylan joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Ece Cali Daylan joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Oncology as an assistant professor as of August 2024. She earned her medical degree and PhD in Medical Biology from Hacettepe University, Turkey, before relocating to the United States for advanced training. She completed her internal medicine residency at St. Elizabeth’s Medical […]
Couple fuel cardiac imaging and cancer nanomedicine research (Links to an external site)
James “Russ” Hornsby and Sherry Hornsby’s business is play. Gregory Lanza, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist who conducts groundbreaking research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Together, this unusual trio is forging new pathways to healthier lives for people around the globe.
Siteman Cancer Center’s Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Program Celebrates 10,000th Transplant Milestone (Links to an external site)
The Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Program at the Siteman Cancer Center, located at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, has reached a significant clinical achievement, completing its 10,000th transplant on September 4.
Are patients with Alport Syndrome at Increased Risk of Aortic Aneurysms? ASF Funds Dr. Carmen Halabi and Jeffrey Miner to Find Out (Links to an external site)
Congratulations to Carmen Halabi, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Nephrology, and collaborator Jeffrey Miner, PhD, FASN, Eduardo and Judith Slatopolsky Professor of Medicine in Nephrology, who were awarded an Alport Syndrome Foundation (ASF) grant to fund research into the presence of aortic aneurysms in Alport mice.
Anuja Java to Lead 2nd USTMA Nephrology Workshop at ASN Kidney Week 2024 (Links to an external site)
Anuja Java, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at WashU Nephrology, will once again head the Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) Workshop to be held during Kidney Week 2024, the American Society of Nephrology’s (ASN) annual meeting, in San Diego, CA.
Patricia Litkowski, MD to be Presented with Medical Staff Association Early Career Award (Links to an external site)
Congratulations to Patricia Litkowski, MD, who was selected as a recipient of the Barnes- Jewish Hospital Medical Staff Association Career Award.
This is Cancer – Ep. 23: NHL’s Kelly Chase Drops the Gloves Against Cancer (Links to an external site)
Former NHL player Kelly Chase is known as one of the toughest guys to wear a St. Louis Blues jersey, racking up more than 2,000 penalty minutes in his career. But when his Washington University medical oncologist Ramzi Abboud, MD, diagnosed him with acute myeloid leukemia in 2023, Chase learned he was facing an opponent […]
New genomic surveillance tools could help efforts to eliminate damaging parasitic infections (Links to an external site)
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a new genomic-based approach that could aid global efforts to eliminate lymphatic filariasis, a parasitic roundworm infection spread by mosquitoes.
Type 1 diabetes treatment may stem from outsmarting immune cells (Links to an external site)
Type 1 diabetes — one of the most common chronic diseases in children — destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, requiring lifelong daily management. The autoimmune disease affects up to 10% of people with diabetes worldwide.
Local double lung transplant patient breaks record (Links to an external site)
In September of 1992, at the age of 11, Jessi Nenkie got a double lung transplant at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Xiao-Qing Cheng joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Xiaoqing (Cathy) Cheng joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Oncology as an Instructor in October 2024. She received a PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology from Wuhan University in 2017. Her PhD training including the mitochondrial dynamics and the mechanism study between epigenetic regulation and liver tumorigenesis. As an expert in the field […]
Call for Applications: Loeb Teaching Fellowship (Links to an external site)
Application submission dates: Friday, August 30, 2024 – Sunday, October 13, 2024 The Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Teaching Fellows program provides fellows the opportunity to implement ideas that augment the education of medical students, residents and fellows. Initiated in 2004 with a gift from Carol and Jerome Loeb and supported by The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish […]