Megan T. Baldridge, assistant professor of Infectious Diseases at Washington University School of Medicine, was named a Pew Biomedical Scholar on June 14. The award supports early career faculty members who have demonstrated “outstanding promise as contributors in science relevant to human health”. Each awardee will receive $300,000 over four years to help support their […]
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Study finds molecular handle that viruses use to get inside certain cells
Researchers ID protein responsible for blood-group difference
Study in mice paves way to treatments
Findings may help health experts know which strains to watch
Faculty and fellows gathered to present the “Annual Gerald Medoff MD Visiting Professor” plaque to Dr. Medoff. Dr. Medoff is honored for his leadership, outstanding vision, dedication and commitment to excellence during his tenure in the Infectious Disease Division at Washington University. The perpetual plaque hangs on the wall of the Infectious Diseases Division with […]
Killing gut bacteria with drugs weakens immune response
Consultation with ID specialists associated with lower patient mortality for some infections
The city has all you could want — museums, green spaces, good music and exciting new restaurants — plus that distinct Midwestern friendliness.
overuse contributes to drug-resistant infections, excess costs
Certain gut microbes also linked to repeat infections
Dr. Rupa Patel receives wide acclaim for launching HIV prevention clinic
Global Health Center at the Institute for Public HealthThursday, April 5, 2018 at 12:30 PM – Friday, April 6, 2018 at 5:00 PM (CDT)St Louis, MO Event DetailsThe 6th Annual Global Health and Infectious Disease Conference at Washington University will focus on “Science to Solutions: Antimicrobial Resistance.” Online registration closes on March 30, 2018, but […]
13th Annual Midwest LGBTQ Rights Conference Queer and Present Danger – Hosted by OUTLaw at Washington University School of Law OUTLaw is an educational, political, and social alliance of law students, faculty, staff and alumni interested in working with Washington University and the surrounding community towards fostering tand maintaining an environment that is supportive, positive, […]
Zika virus kills glioblastoma stem cells in early research
Honored for expertise in infectious diseases, microbiology
Working toward UNAIDS Fast Track Cities Inititative on PrEP Implementation to end HIV/AIDS
Washington University hosts forums for India, Greater China
A recognized expert in the field of mycobacterial diseases, Bailey’s compassionate manner, superb clinical diagnostic skills and generosity of spirit are the hallmarks of his approach to the complex care of patients needing multi-faceted and coordinated treatment. Dr. Bailey is the director of the ID clinic at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM). With a […]