Prize supports hunt for broad-spectrum antivirals (Links to an external site)
Researchers at WashU Medicine led by Michael S. Diamond, MD, PhD, the Herbert S. Gasser Professor in the John T. Milliken Department of Medicine, received a $2.5 million SMART Antiviral Prize to support their search for the first broad-spectrum antivirals to treat chikungunya and related viruses. The prize is part of a multistage competition run […]
NIH grant supports study of gut microbes and blood cell production (Links to an external site)
Megan Baldridge, MD, PhD, a professor of medicine at WashU Medicine, has received a four-year, $3.2 million grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to study how bacteria living in the gut help the body maintain a healthy supply of blood cells. […]
DOLF reaches final stage of onchocerciasis clinical trial in Liberia
A WashU Medicine-led research team is nearing a major milestone in a clinical trial in Liberia aimed at improving treatment for onchocerciasis, or river blindness. The study, Safety and Efficacy of Novel Combination Regimens for Treatment of Onchocerciasis, has reached its final stage, with participants undergoing final examinations and surgical nodule removal procedures 24 months after initial treatment.
Dr. Kristin Mondy joins the Department of Medicine (Links to an external site)
Kristin Mondy, MD, joins the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as a professor as of September 2026.
Dr. Vanessa Kung joins the Department of Medicine (Links to an external site)
Vanessa Kung, MD, PhD, joins the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Assistant Professor as of August 2026.
Reno Awarded Bursky School of Public Health Community Engagement Award
Hilary E. L. Reno, MD, PhD, a professor of medicine the Infectious Diseases Division at Washington University School of Medicine, secondary faculty with the WashU Bursky School of Public Health, and Medical Director of the St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention Training Center (STL PTC) has been awarded the 2026 WashU Bursky School of Public Health Community […]
ISPE names Butler as Fellow
Anne Mobley Butler, PhD, MS, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, and secondary faculty in the Bursky School of Public Health and the School of Medicine Division of Public Health Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE). This recommendation by the ISPE Board of Directors reflects Butler’s sustained and meaningful contributions of […]
Liang elected to HIV Medicine Association Board of Directors
Advanced Practice Provider aims to break down barriers to HIV care and prevention through a patient-centered approach. Philana Liang, a physician assistant in the Division of Infectious Diseases at WashU Medicine, has been elected to serve on the HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA) Board of Directors. HIVMA, which is part of the Infectious Diseases Society of […]
Lasting connections in Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases Co-Chief Barbara Trautner, MD, PhD, taught about UTI at the George Washington University ID Board Review course. There she happened to see two recent graduates of the WashU ID Fellowship Training Program – Christian Hendrix, MD, and Ali Hixon, MD, PhD. Both completed the ID Fellowship in June 2026. Dr. Hendrix is currently […]
IDSA renews Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence designation of BJH program
The Barnes-Jewish Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (BJH-ASP) has been renewed as an Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence. This designation recognizes hospitals that consistently provide high-quality stewardship services, advance innovative stewardship practices, and demonstrate a strong commitment to improving antimicrobial use and reducing resistance. BJH is one of only 18 […]
Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity Announces Dr. Julia D. López as Inaugural Faculty Lead for School of Medicine Engagement (Links to an external site)
The Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity (CRE²) at Washington University in St. Louis is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia D. López, PhD, MPH, LCSW, as the Center’s inaugural Faculty Lead for School of Medicine Engagement, effective August 1, 2026.
Speeding progress toward ending HIV epidemic is aim of global conference (Links to an external site)
WashU Medicine and Bursky School of Public Health faculty members are organizing a meeting in South Africa on HIV implementation science, which is expected to draw researchers, practitioners from around the world.
Dr. Scott Fabricant joins the Department of Medicine (Links to an external site)
Dr. Scott Fabricant joins the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Assistant Professor as of August 2026. Dr. Fabricant completed his Infectious Disease training at Boston Medical Center. His clinical and research interests focus on the intersection of infectious diseases and substance use disorders, including serious injection-related infections, hepatitis C, […]
The DOM Insider Volume 31 (Links to an external site)
As we prepare for the start of a new academic year, I am delighted to welcome more than 40 new faculty members, along with an outstanding group of residents and fellows, to the Department of Medicine. Their expertise, talent, and dedication strengthen our collective commitment to excellence in patient care, research, education, and service. I […]
Finding Purpose and Building Community: Dr. Barbara Trautner’s First Year at WashU Medicine (Links to an external site)
When Dr. Barbara Trautner arrived at WashU Medicine a year ago to serve as Co-Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases, she was ready for a challenge. What she may not have expected was just how much she’d enjoy watching the leaves change color. Coming from Houston, where seasons can feel more subtle, Dr. Trautner admits that […]
New research shows promise for treating hepatitis C in pregnancy
Researchers and clinicians at WashU Medicine are helping reshape how hepatitis C virus (HCV) is treated during pregnancy, with a new study showing that a commonly used antiviral regimen can be used safely and effectively in pregnant patients in real-world care.
Mitreva receives award for parasite research (Links to an external site)
Makedonka Mitreva, PhD, received the 2026 Henry Baldwin Ward Medal from the American Society of Parasitologists at their annual meeting July 29 in Orlando, Fla.
DOLF Project and partners publish two new manuscripts on zoophilic filarial species in Indonesia (Links to an external site)
In July, the DOLF team and collaborators at the University of Indonesia published two new manuscripts highlighting zoonotic and zoophilic filarial species in the Belitung district of Indonesia. Long-term collaborators Drs. Peter Fischer and Taniawati Supali are leading research that will help to better understand the role of animals in the transmission and elimination of […]
Nasal spray vaccine protects against bird flu in mice
WashU Medicine researchers showed that an experimental bird flu vaccine provides strong protection in mice, even in animals previously vaccinated against seasonal flu. Delivered as a nasal spray, the vaccine guards the nose and upper airways better than a traditional shot, and it can be manufactured without eggs, making it more practical to scale up during an outbreak.
Infectious Disease physician scientist views community engagement as integral for improving HIV prevention and care (Links to an external site)
Aditi Ramakrishnan MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases, recognized early in her research career that community engagement would be critical. The Center for Community Health Partnership and Research talked with Aditi about her journey. Aditi, we first met you in 2023 when you reached out for community engagement mentorship related […]