The people powering WashU Medicine
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
A Q&A with Maya Jerath: Physician-scientist on the frontline of alpha-gal syndrome
As tick season expands across the Midwest, Jerath is studying the allergic condition and helping patients navigate a diagnosis that remains poorly understood.
Physician, educator Amjad Musleh mentors aspiring physicians in compassionate care (Links to an external site)
Musleh meets with students individually and in small groups to navigate challenges and celebrate successes.
Leadership Connection | A message from Dean Levy
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The transformative influence of a doctor who hasn’t forgotten his past (Links to an external site)
As part of an orientation program he designed, Will Ross, MD, MPH, exposes first-year medical students to blighted St. Louis neighborhoods — not unlike the ones of his own childhood.
Physician-scientist brings empathy, compassion to families with children in critical care (Links to an external site)
Pediatrician Juliane Bubeck Wardenburg, MD, PhD, often visits her former patients when they return to St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Student Ariel Hernandez-Leyva helps advance medicine with groundbreaking research (Links to an external site)
Hernandez-Leyva’s basic scientific discoveries help advance medicine.
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Honors and awards
Ley elected to the American Philosophical Society
Professor of medicine and of genetics led team that sequenced the first cancer genome.
St. Louis Children’s Hospital again ranked No. 1 children’s hospital in Missouri and St. Louis by U.S. News & World Report (Links to an external site)
Rankings mark the 18th straight year St. Louis Children’s — staffed by WashU Medicine pediatric specialists — has topped the region for pediatric care.
WashU Medicine marketing & communications wins five Telly Awards (Links to an external site)
Global contest honors excellence in TV and video production
Holtzman receives Landis Award for Outstanding Mentorship
David M. Holtzman, MD, was recognized by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for his impact on future scientists.
Six honored for nursing excellence
WashU Medicine nurses recognized with Excellence in Nursing awards from St. Louis Magazine.
Mellnick, Itani named to radiology senior leadership positions
New roles recognize their expertise, successes in clinical and academic administration.