Researchers at WashU Medicine have developed a nasal vaccine against the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus, or bird flu, which has jumped from wild birds to livestock to humans. When tested in rodents, the vaccine elicited a strong immune response and prevented infections in animals exposed to H5N1.
Message from the Chair: Dear colleagues and friends, As we step into a new year, I’m proud to reflect on the extraordinary strength, scope, and impact of the Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine. Together, we are advancing discovery, shaping the future of patient care, and training the next generation of physicians and scientists at […]
As we begin the new year, I am filled with gratitude for the enormous contributions our faculty, staff and trainees have made, providing outstanding care for patients, performing groundbreaking research and delivering exceptional educational programs. This has not been an easy year. We have dealt with many challenges including a tornado that impacted many in […]
On November 14, 2025, Nigar Kirmani, MD, professor of medicine, was honored at the Semi-Annual General Staff Meeting and presented with the BJH Medical Staff Association Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognizes physicians at Barnes-Jewish Hospital with over 25 years of distinguished service, honoring their exceptional contributions, leadership, teaching, and patient care. This award signifies Dr. […]
Congratulations to all of our second year ID fellows who presented posters and or oral presentation at the annual Infectious Diseases Society of American Conference, commonly referred as “ID Week” hosted October 19-22, 2025. In addition to a poster, Christian Hendrix, MD, provided an oral presentation, “IDSA Chalk Talks as a Catalyst for Enhancing Clinical […]
Jennie H. Kwon, DO, MSCI, associate professor of medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, infectious diseases division, has been named the Gene Stollerman Professor and Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine effective October 2025. “Infectious diseases is an extraordinarily dynamic field — one with limitless potential for growth […]
The Dr. J. Russel Little Award for Clinical Education is given to a faculty member chosen by the current ID fellows as an outstanding clinical teacher. Dr. Courtney Chrisler is the recipient of the 2025 award. Dr. Chrisler was recognized with this award in 2022, 2023, and 2024. This award honors Dr. Little for his […]
Broadening Vaccine Efficacy:From Better Immunogens to Improved Uptake Featured Speakers: Questions/Contacts: Date: November 12, 2025, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Eric P Newman Education Center (EPNEC)
Conor Grant, MD, PhD, joins the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Assistant Professor in October 2025. He graduated from Trinity College Dublin with an honors degree in Medicine in 2013. Since graduating, he pursued his clinical specialty training in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine at several university hospitals in […]
Juliet Iwelunmor, PhD, a professor of medicine and an associate director for global health and dissemination at WashU Medicine, will give the Karl King Hoagland Jr. keynote address for “She Leads,” a half-day event featuring WashU faculty, administrators and alumni, joined by distinguished experts in their fields. The event will take place from 8 a.m.-1 […]
Scientists are calling on health authorities to classify Chagas disease – sometimes known as the “kissing bug disease” – as endemic to the United States. Kissing bugs carry the parasite that causes Chaga disease and researchers have found the bug and parasite are present in Missouri and Illinois. “Classifying the disease as endemic could improve […]
Long-acting (LA) antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a transformative advancement for HIV care and prevention, but remains hindered by systemic, logistical, and socioeconomic barriers in the United States. Join Dr. Darcy Wooten, Professor of Medicine and Associate Chief for Medical Education and ID Fellowship Program Director, as the featured speaker of this live webinar. Time and […]
Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTI): Clinical Guidelines for Treatment and Management IDSA has released the first IDSA guidelines on management and treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs). These guidelines provide practical advice for clinicians who manage patients with cUTIs in inpatient and outpatient settings. Barbara Trautner, MD, PhD, Co-Chief, WashU Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases, co-chaired the […]
In this Issue: Message from the Chair, Grants, High Impact Research Publications, Spotlight, Clinical Programs, In Memoriam: Dr. Stuart A. Kornfeld, Awards/Fellowships/Honors/Accolades, Leadership/Appointments, Office of Faculty Development, IDEAS at DOM, Vice Chair for Career Advancement, Vice Chairs of Safety, Quality, and Operations, Faculty Presentations, Welcome to WashU Medicine, Call for Applications and Events
Congratulations to Drs. Babcock, Bailey, Dubberke, Kirmani, Lawrence, Powderly, Presti, and Reno for making the 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list. The Top Doctors® selection process is entirely merit-based. Doctors cannot pay to be listed. These doctors are best-in-class healthcare providers, embodying excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills. More information can be […]
Congratulations, Reid Goodman, MD, Zoe Leyh, DO, Noah Chodos, MD, and Syed Zaidi, MD, on completing your ID fellowship! We are so proud of you all and you will make amazing ID physicians! We wish you all the best in your future careers and life! Next steps for our graduates: Noah Chodos,MD ID Faculty University […]
ID Fellows and others joined faculty members join Darcy Wooten, MD, MS, professor of medicine and director of ID fellowship program and Michael Durkin, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine to create a six-person relay team on the KT82 Trail Rally on June 7, 2025. The crew enjoyed a one-of-a-kind journey through the breathtaking trails […]
Two recent studies from WashU Medicine reveal that two vulnerable populations — children and recently pregnant women — face disparities in access to treatment for hepatitis C infection, putting them at risk of long-term health problems.
Dr. Olufunto Olusanya joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Assistant Professor in July of 2025. She is a physician, implementation scientist, and epidemiologist with over 17 years of clinical experience and 12 years of impactful research expertise. Dr. Olusanya’s expertise allows her to investigate innovative methods blending community […]
Eugenia Miranti, MD recently joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Assistant Professor. She received her medical degree from Northwestern University. Dr. Miranti specializes in clinical infectious diseases and healthcare epidemiology. She is particularly interested in ambulatory infection prevention and emerging infectious diseases. While originally from Chicago, Dr. Miranti […]