People
Jeffrey P. Henderson, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine and Molecular Microbiology
- Phone: 314-747-0240
- Fax: 314-362-1232
- Email: hendersonj@wustl.edu
Dr. Henderson specializes in infection pathogenesis, with a special focus on urinary tract infections and identifying how special bacterial adaptations increase pathogenic potential in patients.
Christian Hendrix, MD
Second Year Fellow
- Email: chendrix@wustl.edu
Dr. Hendrix grew up moving frequently throughout the US (as well as South Korea for a brief period). She went to medical school at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (GW SMHS) where she was involved in #ProtectOurPatients, SNMA, Social Justice Interest Group, AMSA, Community and Urban Health Track, and the ID interest group. Christian completed her residency training at SSM Health St. Louis University Medical School and completed a postgraduate fourth year as chief resident. Her favorite hobby is group fitness class Cross Training at L.A.B. Gym.
Why did you choose WashU for your ID fellowship?
"I chose WashU for ID fellowship because I could easily see faculty as approachable mentors. I also prioritized an institution with vast resources that would expand my knowledge while supplementing my experience --all within a supportive environment."
Michael J. Hendrix, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Email: mhendrix@wustl.edu
Dr. Hendrix specializes in antimicrobial stewardship and clinical infectious disease with a special focus on COVID-19 and bone marrow transplant (BMT) recipients.
Alison Hixon, MD, PhD
Second Year Fellow
- Email: a.hixon@wustl.edu
Dr. Alison Hixon received her MD/PhD at the University of Colorado and completed a residency at the Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes Jewish Hospital St. Louis.
Why did you choose WashU for your ID fellowship?
"I chose to stay for fellowship due to the outstanding training opportunities in a diverse and complex patient population, amazing people (patients and colleagues), and because moving sucks!"
Donald L Hong, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Email: dlhong@wustl.edu
Dr. Hong specializes in HIV and STI care, HIV prevention, and public health, with a special focus on outpatient HIV care, HIV PrEP implementation, inpatient outcomes for syphilis treatment, and community education regarding STI diagnosis and treatment.
Kevin Hsueh, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
- Phone: 314-454-8224
- Fax: 314-454-5392
- Email: khsueh@wustl.edu
Dr. Hsueh specializes in Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention, with special focus on practical design and implementation of healthcare quality and safety improvement interventions.
Eva Istvan, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
- Phone: 314-362-4780
- Email: istvan@wustl.edu
Dr. Istvan specializes in the biochemistry of Plasmodium falciparum, the most deadly malaria parasites of humans.
Juliet Iwelunmor, PhD
Professor of Medicine
- Email: ijuliet@wustl.edu
A passionate advocate for health equity and sustainability, Dr. Iwelunmor is widely regarded for understanding how to make evidence-based interventions last, reshaping the focus on community engagement using participatory research, improving the dissemination of health information, while amplifying the voices of young people in health interventions.
Lisa Kessels, RN, BSN
Nurse Manger – Clinical Research Coordinator
- Phone: (314)747-1096
- Email: lkessels@wustl.edu