As part of ‘All of Us’ research program, School of Medicine will seek to enroll local participants
University joins NIH initiative to create diverse national biomedical data resource (Links to an external site)
Sugar-sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in women under 50 (Links to an external site)
Sugary beverage consumption in adolescence, young adulthood associated with increased risk
Dr. Jaehyung Cho joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Jaehyung Cho joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hematology as a Professor in August, 2020. Dr. Cho had his Ph.D. training in the laboratory of Deane Mosher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Using proteomics and confocal microscopy, his study revealed the novel mechanism by which plasma fibronectin stabilizes platelet adhesion and […]
Dr. Pallavi Chandra joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Pallavi Chandra joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Instructor in March, 2021. Tuberculosis (TB) is the world’s leading infectious disease, claiming a million lives every year. The current treatments are lengthy, toxic and limited due to the rise of multi-drug resistant infections. Thus, there is a pressing […]
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals /Washington University Collaboration – Call for Challenge Grant Proposals
Washington University and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals are pleased to announce a second call for Challenge Grant proposals. Challenge Grants are intended for projects where a compelling therapeutic target has been identified, but additional validation is required. This program focuses on platforms such as Oligonucleotides, small molecules, peptides, drug/device combinations and other innovative scientific technology platforms. Specific […]
Obituary: Michael E. Hughes, assistant professor of pulmonary medicine, 41 (Links to an external site)
Neuroscientist advanced understanding of body’s biological clock
Passing of Dr. Michael E. Hughes
Dear colleagues, We are deeply saddened to report the passing of Dr. Michael E. Hughes on May 4, 2021 after a prolonged illness from brain cancer. Dr. Hughes was a world-class scientist who made seminal contributions to the understanding of how time and time-related genes (the so-called biological clock) can impact health and disease. Dr. […]
Dr. Abby Spencer joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Spencer comes to us from Cleveland, where she most recently served as Professor of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program and Vice Chair for Education for the Medicine Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Spencer graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi […]
Dr. Jeffrey Koenitzer joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Jeffrey Koenitzer was born in Minot, North Dakota. He received his MD and PhD degrees from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied the anti-inflammatory activity of reactive lipid species in the context of cardiovascular disease and developed an early clinical interest in Pulmonary medicine. He subsequently completed his Residency and Fellowship training in […]
OUTmed Program Welcomes New Director
OUTmed is a forum for LGBTQIA+ identified faculty, trainees, staff, and allies and is open to the entire School of Medicine. Founded in 2017 by the Department of Medicine, its mission is to provide opportunities for networking, mentoring, community engagement, advocacy, and research regarding LGBTQIA+ advancement. OUTmed has grown steadily over the past four years […]
Dr. Jaime Flores-Ruiz joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Jaime Flores-Ruiz joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an instructor in June 2020. Dr. Flores-Ruiz is board certified in Internal Medicine. He was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Puerto Rico in May 2010. […]
Dr. Faran Polani joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Faran Polani joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an instructor in September 2020. Dr. Polani graduated medical school in 2011 from Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan, one of the oldest and top ranked medical schools in the country. He was his class valedictorian and spent most his elective […]
Virtual celebration held for the inaugural Drs. Gerald and Judy Medoff Professorship in Infectious Diseases honoring Gary J. Weil, MD
On Wednesday, April 21st, a virtual celebration was convened via Zoom to recognize Gary J. Weil, MD as the inaugural recipient of the Drs. Gerald and Judy Medoff Professorship in Infectious Diseases. Weil also serves as Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Molecular Microbiology.
PSTP Co-Director Opening
Duties of Co-Director of Department of Internal Medicine Physician-Scientist Training Program (PSTP) The PSTP was initiated in 2000 to provide mentorship for graduates of MD-PhD programs or MDs with significant research experience, who aspire to academic careers as physician-scientists in a medical subspecialty. Currently there are 41 trainees at various stages of the 6-8 year […]
Dr. Syed Ehsanullah joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Syed Ehsanullah joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an instructor in June 2020. He was born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan where he graduated in 2013 from Baqai Medical University. During medical school, he was actively involved in scholarly activity and co-authored chapters on Hematology and Endocrinology for […]
Dr. Lalit Kalvala joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Lalit Chandra Kalvala joined the Washington University Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an instructor in June 2020. Dr. Kalvala was born and raised in Warangal, India where he pursued his medical education. During his medical schooling in India, he volunteered in several health camps held to educate the underserved […]
Kwon named committee vice chair by epidemiology society (Links to an external site)
Will promote research on health care-associated infections, antimicrobial resistance
Anti-aging compound that improves metabolic health in mice improves muscle glucose metabolism in people (Links to an external site)
Further studies underway to determine extent of clinical benefits
Podcast: A year later, scientists recall efforts to jump-start research into mysterious new coronavirus (Links to an external site)
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ details how School of Medicine scientists began working with the virus, ramping up research efforts while the rest of the world was shutting down
Among COVID-19 survivors, an increased risk of death, serious illness (Links to an external site)
Major study details numerous long-term effects of COVID-19, pointing to massive health burden
Dr. Francesca Fontana joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Francesca Fontana, MD, PhD, joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology as an Instructor in January, 2020. From the standpoint of applications, Dr. Fontana’s work involves molecular imaging, nanotherapy, metabolomics, cellular molecular biology, and animal models of disease. By nosology, her research interests revolve mostly around bone oncology, including bone physiopathology, […]
Dr. Kevin Bauerle joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Kevin Bauerle joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Lipid Research as an Instructor in January, 2021. Dr. Bauerle was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He earned his bachelor of science in biochemistry from Louisiana State University and his MD/PhD from the University of Colorado School of […]
Hammond receives Merck research fellowship (Links to an external site)
Cardiologist honored for research in cardiovascular health disparities
Feldman, Khader, Philips elected to American Academy of Microbiology (Links to an external site)
Recognized for research on TB, hospital-acquired infections
Washington University researchers to design detectors of airborne SARS-CoV-2 (Links to an external site)
Alzheimer’s researchers, aerosol engineer team up to develop rapid screening tools
WashU Celebration of Inventors 2021 Recap
View a listing of all the patent awardees honored on April 15th here.
New Center of Biological Rhythms and Sleep (COBRAS) at Washington University
Introducing a new research center at Washington University available to individuals within the Department of Medicine. COBRAS is a multi-disciplinary, cross-departmental center dedicated to enhancing research related to sleep, circadian rhythms, and disease at WashU. COBRAS offers:Cores to facilitate your human or mouse sleep and circadian studies on the medical campus.A Seminar Series to bring world leaders […]
Spencer named to leadership role in medical education (Links to an external site)
Abby L. Spencer, MD, has been named vice chair of education and professor of medicine in the Department of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She also has been named director of the Academy of Educators at the School of Medicine and to the editorial board of the Journal of General Internal […]
Virtual celebration held for the inaugural Eduardo and Judith Slatopolsky Professorship of Medicine in Nephrology recognizing Jeffrey Miner, PhD
On Friday, April 2nd, a virtual celebration was convened via Zoom to recognize Jeffrey Miner, PhD as the inaugural Eduardo and Judith Slatopolsky Endowed Professor of Medicine in Nephrology. Miner also serves as Director of Basic Research for the Division. The professorship honors Eduardo Slatopolsky, MD, Professor Emeritus, Division of Nephrology, and his wife, Judith, […]
Carlos Bernal-Mizrachi, MD, named Chief of Medicine at VA St. Louis Health Care System
It is my pleasure to announce that Carlos Bernal-Mizrachi, MD, has been named the new Chief of Medicine at the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System, effective April 12, 2021. Dr. Bernal-Mizrachi is the Philip E. and Carolyn E. Cryer Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research in the […]
Chemo for glioblastoma may work better in morning than evening (Links to an external site)
Study indicates timing of chemotherapy could improve treatment for deadly brain cancer
Brain Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer Center (Links to an external site)
Neurosurgeon and scientist Albert H. Kim appointed director
WashU trial evaluates effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines for people taking immunosuppressants (Links to an external site)
The trial wants to see how the vaccine interacts with people on immunosuppressants ST. LOUIS — For people on immunosuppressants, there are still a lot of unknowns when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine. They don’t know how much protection they will have. Washington University said these patients were not included in the large COVID-19 […]
Scientists find genetic link to clogged arteries (Links to an external site)
Independent of cholesterol, gene variants raise risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure
Zika virus helps destroy deadly brain cancer in mice (Links to an external site)
Virus-based therapy may unlock potential of immunotherapy for glioblastoma
The doctor driven by grandfatherly advice (Links to an external site)
“Don’t ever say you can’t do something until you’ve tried.” Dr. Angela L. Brown said those words of wisdom from her grandfather, Alex G. Brown, stays with her. Brown is Vice Chair for Health Equity and Professor of Medicine, Cardiovascular Division at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. As an internal medicine physician […]
Researchers elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation (Links to an external site)
Five physician-scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have been elected members of the American Society for Clinical Investigation in recognition of original, creative and independent investigations in the clinical or allied sciences of medicine. The new members will be inducted April 8.
Dr. Vered Gazit joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Vered Gazit joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology as an Instructor in January, 2021. Dr. Vered Gazit completed her Doctorate Degree in the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Department of Pharmacology under the supervision of Dr. Yeshayahu S. Kats. Following her doctorate training, Dr. Gazit spent three years as Instructor and […]
Dr. Mia Weiss joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Mia Weiss joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Oncology in August, 2020. Mia C. Weiss, M.D. is a medical oncologist with clinical interest in the care of patients with localized and metastatic soft tissue and bone sarcomas. She works collaboratively with pathologists, radiation oncologists, and orthopedic surgeons to assess, diagnose, and […]
Dr. Mauricio García Saenz de Sicilia joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Mauricio García Saenz de Sicilia joined the Division of Gastroenterology in September of 2020. He received his MD from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Facultad de Medicina in Mexico City. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine as well as his fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Instituto Nacional De Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion in […]
Dr. Ian Ross joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Ian Ross completed medical school at the East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, graduating with election to both Alpha Omega Alpha and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine. His performance as a resident was outstanding; he received the resident […]
Dr. Lana Hamieh joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Lana Hamieh joined the Department of Internal Medicine as an Instructor in the Division of Hospital Medicine in August 2020. Dr. Hamieh was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon. She attended the American University of Beirut (AUB) for her undergraduate and graduate studies. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology with honors in […]
Miner named Slatopolsky Professor of Medicine in Nephrology (Links to an external site)
Nephrologist noted for research aimed at developing new treatments for kidney diseases
Personal losses motivate action
Dr. Diana Zhao joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Diana Zhao joined the Department of Medicine as an Instructor in the Division of Hospital Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in June 2020. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences with Honors from The University of Chicago in 2008. She earned her MD and PhD from Washington University School of […]
Institute for Informatics (I2) – Big Idea (Links to an external site)
The Institute for Informatics (I2) and the Healthcare Innovation Lab are sponsoring anotherBig Ideas Grant Program for BJC Healthcare and Washington University School of Medicine.This grant gives teams the opportunity to fund innovations in informatics and healthcare delivery. Applicants may request up to $50,000.
Promising role for whole genome sequencing in guiding blood cancer treatment (Links to an external site)
Sequencing results returned in a few days; costs similar to conventional testing
Dr. Corey Shy joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Corey Shy joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an instructor in June 2020. He was born in Decatur, Georgia in 1991 and moved to Biloxi, Mississippi in 1995 where he stayed until 2005 before moving to Lufkin, Texas where he graduated from Lufkin High school in 2009. He […]
Dr. Karen Shen joins the Department of Medicine
Dr. Karen Shen joined the Division of Hospital Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine as an Instructor in June of 2020. She completed her undergraduate training at Swarthmore College in 2011 with a double major in Mathematics and Physics. She received her medical degree in 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis School of […]
Women’s History Month – Pioneering Women in the Department of Medicine
In honor of Women’s History Month, we share the following profiles of pioneering women within the Department of Medicine. These profiles were originally created in 2001 as part of the Academic Women’s Network (AWN) 10th anniversary celebration.