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Michael and Tracey Avidan with their children.

WashU Medicine celebrates professorship honoring Michael and Tracey Avidan

I truly believe that, were I anywhere else in the world, I could not still be here today in good health, vigorous and with great enthusiasm.
Michael Avidan

Misra named chair of pediatrics (Links to an external site)

Pediatric endocrinologist leads research on bone and metabolic health that is changing care for young women.

Leadership Connection | A message from Renée Shellhaas

From promotion guidance to coaching, leadership development and support through senior career transitions, we help faculty build the skills they need to excel at every stage.

A Q&A with Philip R.O. Payne: Where AI in healthcare is headed

Why trust, training and judgment still matter

Leadership Connection | A message from Dean Levy

From a Nobel Prize-winning partnership to our newest students, Dean Levy celebrates the community.

Freezing out tumors: Heather Garrett leads the way in innovative breast cancer treatment

This WashU Medicine radiologist is on a mission to expand a minimally invasive procedure as a safe option for patients.

From ashes and adversity to a new career path

Tenacity, hope and WashU’s Medical Apprenticeship program helped Farahnaz Tooryalai find her footing.

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