A collaborative team of researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have been awarded a nearly $11 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study how gut bacteria transition from benign colonizers into disease-causing agents.
Led by Makedonka Mitreva, PhD, the research found that repurposed GPCR antagonists and new analogs can reduce adult worm burden and fertility. Researchers at WashU Medicine have reported a promising new strategy for fighting filarial worms, a group of parasites that cause serious chronic diseases such as river blindness. The study, led by Makedonka Mitreva, […]
WashU Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases proudly congratulates M. Cristina Vazquez Guillamet, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, on receiving her first NIH R01 grant. The five-year award will support her research project, “Graph Neural Networks and Longitudinal Mediation Analysis for Hospital-Onset Sepsis to Improve Early Detection and Uncover Modifiable Risk Factors.” A Research Project (R01) […]
Excellence, innovation, and dedication are hallmarks of our faculty, and we are proud to celebrate those whose accomplishments have earned promotion during the 2025-2026 academic year. These promotions recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, advanced discovery through research, inspired learners through education, and delivered outstanding patient care. The Department of Medicine congratulates our newly […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
Kristin Mondy, MD, joins the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as a professor as of September 2026.
Vanessa Kung, MD, PhD, joins the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Assistant Professor as of August 2026.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.