Baldridge named a 2018 Pew Biomedical Scholar
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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Born in St. Louis, Kate Silver, writes about things to do in St. Louis. Kate wasn’t raised here but she spent the bulk of her childhood vacations in St. Louis with grandparents and cousins and now returns frequently for the enjoyment as an adult. Read what Kate Silver says about St. Louis and her local […]
Senior author, Mike Diamond, MD, PhD, Why chikungunya, other arthritis-causing viruses target joints (Links to an external site)
Study finds molecular handle that viruses use to get inside certain cells
Senior author, James Fleckenstein, MD, Blood type affects severity of diarrhea caused by E. coli (Links to an external site)
Researchers ID protein responsible for blood-group difference
Senior author, Robyn Klein, MD, PhD, Memory loss from West Nile virus may be preventable (Links to an external site)
Study in mice paves way to treatments
Senior author, Jacco Boon, PhD, ID’ing features of flu virus genome may help target surveillance for pandemic flu (Links to an external site)
Findings may help health experts know which strains to watch
Dr. Medoff honored with plaque representing the annual Gerald Medoff, MD Visiting Professors
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 […]
Antibiotic use increases risk of severe viral disease in mice
Killing gut bacteria with drugs weakens immune response
Infectious diseases docs may be lifesaving for patients with antibiotic-resistant infections (Links to an external site)
Consultation with ID specialists associated with lower patient mortality for some infections
No progress seen in reducing antibiotics among outpatients (Links to an external site)
overuse contributes to drug-resistant infections, excess costs
Gut microbes influence severity of intestinal parasitic infections (Links to an external site)
Certain gut microbes also linked to repeat infections
Rupa Patel recognized among 40 Under 40 honorees for 2018
Dr. Rupa Patel receives wide acclaim for launching HIV prevention clinic
Registration & abstract submission open for annual Global Health and Infectious Disease Conference – April 6, 2018
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 […]
Dr. Rupa Patel joins health law panel: Legal Determinants of Health Outcomes hosted by OUTLaw at Washington University School of Law
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, […]
Cancer weapon: Zika virus kills glioblastoma stem cells in early research
Zika virus kills glioblastoma stem cells in early research
Burnham recognized by two medical societies
Honored for expertise in infectious diseases, microbiology
Rupa Patel, MD, MPH, DTM&H, assistant professor of medicine, invited to speak and join technical discussions at the UNAIDS meeting March 7, 2018.
Working toward UNAIDS Fast Track Cities Inititative on PrEP Implementation to end HIV/AIDS
Powderly leads panel discussion at International Forum in Taipei
Washington University hosts forums for India, Greater China
Thomas C. Bailey, MD, professor of medicine, was honored for his outstanding contributions to the patient care
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 […]
Like Zika, West Nile virus causes fetal brain damage, death in mice. Jonathon Miner, MD, PhD, with help from Michael Diamond, MD, PhD, infected human placentas with one of four viruses or zika virus. (Links to an external site)
Two viruses closely related to Zika – West Nile and Powassan – can spread from an infected pregnant mouse to her fetuses, causing brain damage and fetal death, according to a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The findings suggest that Zika may not be unique in its ability to […]