Congratulations to our ID physicians recognized on the 2019 Best Doctors List
Congratulations to our ID physicians recognized on the 2019-2020 Best Doctors List. Washington University Physicians has more Best Doctors than any other physician group in St. Louis. Of the 1,596 physicians on the list, one out of every three Best Doctors in St. Louis is a Washington University Physician. Hilary M. Babock, MD, MPHThomas C. […]
Geng receives tenure
At the Washington University in St. Louis Board of Trustees meeting Dec. 6,Elvin Hsing Geng, MD, professor of medicine, Director of the Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science (CDI) at the Institute of Public Health was appointed tenure as of December 6, 2020.
Hlatshwayo selected member of Med Ed COP’s Monitoring Work Group
Matifadza G. Hlatshwayo, MD, MPH, Clinical Instructor is one of the newest members of the Mentoring Work Group. The purpose of the IDSA Medical Education Community of Practice group is to support IDSA members to become better teachers of all learner groups and to support and advocate for the career development of IDSA members on […]
Diamond and Fremont co-inventors of Zika diagnostic test granted market authorization by FDA
A diagnostic test newly granted market authorization by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) promises to help resolve this confusion. The test, developed by InBios International and based in part on technology licensed from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, can detect signs of Zika infection in serum samples within 12 weeks of […]
The Institute for Public Health Names Elvin Geng, MD, MPH, Director of the Center for Dissemination and Implementation
The Institute for Public Health announces the appointment of Elvin H. Geng MD, MPH, as the new director of the Institute’s Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science (CDI). He is also named professor of medicine for the Washington University Medical School’s Division of Infectious Diseases. “Both in the U.S. and internationally, Implementation Science has become a key discipline […]
Jeffrey Henderson, MD, PhD and colleagues find signature molecule that may help to identify people at high risk for developing C. diff
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found the molecular signature of a healthy gut microbial community, or microbiome – the kind of community that keeps C. difficile in check even in the aftermath of antibiotic treatment. They also have identified a specific molecule produced when C. difficile is not lying […]
Gut microbes alter characteristics of norovirus infection (Links to an external site)
Findings, in mice, could guide research into future therapies. The highly contagious norovirus causes diarrhea and vomiting and is notorious for spreading rapidly through densely populated spaces, such as cruise ships, nursing homes, schools and day care centers. Each year, it is responsible for some 200,000 deaths, mostly in the developing world. There are no […]
Gerome Escota, MD selected to chair Teaching and Learning Resources Work Group of IDSA
The Infectious Diseases Society of American Medical Education Community of Practice Committee (IDSA Med Ed COP) recently selected Gerome Escota, MD, assistant professor of medicine, infectious diseases division, to chair the Teaching and Learning Resources (TLR) Work Group of the IDSA Med Ed COP. This appointment will be for three years. As the TLR Work […]
Dr. Escota, Lawrence and Kirmani receive distinguished service teaching awards
Distinguished Service Teaching Awards were awarded for the 2018-2019 academic year. Three of our infectious diseases faculty were recently honored for their service. Clerkship Director of the Year Gerome Escota, MDAssistant Professor of MedicineClerkship Director in Medicine Second Year Awards, Class of 2021Distinguised Service Teaching Awards Nigar Kirmani, MDProfessor of MeidicineProgram Director, Infectious Diseases Fellowship […]
Britt Andersen, graduate student in Dr. Weil’s Lab, and colleagues uncover molecular changes associated with treating lymphatic filariasis
The Global Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis delivers mass drug administration to 500 million people each year, and adverse events are common following treatment. Now, researchers have reported in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases that certain changes in gene expression are associated with these adverse events. Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a neglected tropical disease caused by […]
For hospitalized patients with fungal infections, specialists save lives (Links to an external site)
Infectious disease physicians cut death rates by 20%. Bloodstream infections caused by the fungus Candida are among the most common and deadly infections in hospitals, with 25,000 such cases seen annually in the U.S. – mostly in people originally hospitalized for other reasons. About 40% to 45% of people with Candida in their blood die […]
Molecular determinant of fluke’s switch from intestinal to hepatic habitat in humans
Dr. Makedonka Mitreva and colleagues find novel insights into the genome evolution of the intestinal and liver flukes of Fasciolidae; flukes that cause zoonotic food–borne infections. This comparative genomic analysis reveals the molecular evolutionary patterns associated with intermediate host switch and shift from intestinal to hepatic habitats. “The study indicates that climatic and ecological changes may have contributed to the adaptive radiation […]
Jennie H. Kwon, DO, MSCI, receives Emerging Leader Award from her alma mater
The Emerging Leader Award is granted annually to a Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Midwestern University (CCOM) alumnus who has had a demonstrated impact on individuals and organizations in the osteopathic community. Dr. Jennie Kwon, assistant professor of medicine, infectious diseases division, is this year’s (2019) recipient. Dr. Kwon is honored for inspiring young leaders […]
Don’t miss Matifadza G. Hlatshwayo, MD, MPH, instructor of medicine, presentation U=U at the Rep Sept 25
Join the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis for a dynamic exploration into the past, present and future of HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention with Dr. Matifadza Hlatshwayo, Clinical Instructor at Washington University’s Division of Infectious Diseases and Lead HIV Clinician of the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Healthcare System. Dr. Mati’s U=U presentation delves into the history […]
Dr. Jonathan H. Sheehan joins the Infectious Diseases Division
Jonathan Sheehan, PhD joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Assistant Professor on July 1, 2019. Research Interests Dr. Sheehan uses computational structural biology to help biomedical researchers approach their question from a molecular viewpoint. He can contribute a mechanistic hypothesis, structural analysis, or the interpretation of experimental results […]
Dr. Jane O’Halloran joins the infectious Diseases Division
Dr. Jane O’Halloran joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases ans an Assistant Professor on July 1, 2019. Originally from Ireland, Dr O’Halloran studied medicine at the National University of Ireland, Galway. She completed Specialist Registrar training in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine in Ireland where she also did her PhD […]
Dr. Carlos Mejia joins the Infectious Diseases Division
Dr. Carlos Mejia joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Instructor on July 1, 2019. Dr. Mejia received his medical degree from Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala and later completed five years of internal medicine training at Hospital Universitario La Paz in Madrid, Spain. After completing his residency, he […]
Dr. Cristina Vazquez Gilliamet joins the Infectious Diseases Division
Dr. Cristina Vazquez Gilliamet joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Assistant Professor on July 1, 2019. Clinical practice: After finishing her training in critical care medicine (CCM) and Infectious Diseases (ID), Dr. Vazquez Gilliamet started her waiver position at University of New Mexico where her clinical practice encompassed […]
Dr. Muthulingam Dharushana joins the Division of Infectious Diseases
Dr. Dharushana Muthulingam joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Instructor on July 1, 2019. Dr. Muthulingam was born in London and grew up in the California desert. She received undergraduate training in both philosophy and molecular/cell biology at Berkeley. She went on to complete medical and public health […]
Dr. Bruse Rosa joins the Division of Infectious Diseases
Dr. Bruce Rosa joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases Division as an Assistant Professor on July 1, 2019. Dr. Rosa received his PhD in Biotechnology from Lakehead University (Canada), which included a two-year visiting scientist appointment studying bioinformatics approaches to analyzing circadian rhythm at Michigan State University. He joined Dr. […]