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.
Leadership Connection
“October is a historic month for WashU Medicine. On October 23, 1947, there was an early morning knock on the front door of a home in Glendale, Missouri. When scientists Gerty and Carl Cori opened that door, they learned that they had won a Nobel Prize — good thing they were home!”
— Dean Levy
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.
Students’ cross-disciplinary collaboration addresses real-life needs (Links to an external site)
Assistive Tech Make-a-Thon at WashU brings together OT and engineering students to enhance the lives of St. Louisans who have disabilities.
Drum Major Awards recognize faculty, staff and students at WashU Medicine (Links to an external site)
Peer-nominated awards from WashU Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion honor individuals who embody Martin Luther King Jr.’s work toward peace and justice for all.
Announcements
Register for Walktober, the fall well-being challenge
Human Resources
October is Active Transportation Month
Sustainability
MetroLink’s Single-Car Pilot Begins Oct. 3
Enterprise Physical Operations-Medicine
Events
Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month Campus Celebration
Thursday, Oct. 15
Interprofessional Education fall workshop series
Sept. 22 through Nov. 20
Farmers market
Weekly on Thursdays
Notables
New role in HR will support WashU Medicine’s mission and operations
Andrea Nelson promoted to lead strategic initiatives
In The News
What comes next? Living with alpha-gal syndrome (Links to an external site)
Nine PBS
‘Long flu’ can linger for months. Here’s how to reduce your risk. (Links to an external site)
The Washington Post
Cast iron pans have some surprising health benefits few people know about (Links to an external site)
HuffPost