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The Department of Medicine congratulates Janet. S. Lee, MD, a highly regarded physician-scientist in pulmonary and criti...
06/23/2026

The Department of Medicine congratulates Janet. S. Lee, MD, a highly regarded physician-scientist in pulmonary and critical care medicine, has been installed as the inaugural Selma and Herman Seldin Distinguished Professor of Medicine at WashU Medicine. The professorship is the second established by the Seldins.

“I’m deeply grateful to the Seldins for their vision and generosity in establishing this professorship,” said Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. “Dr. Lee is an internationally recognized leader whose work is redefining how we understand and treat acute lung injury. Her ability to translate fundamental scientific discoveries into advances in patient care reflects the very best of WashU Medicine and will have a lasting impact on patients across the region.”

Learn more about Dr. Lee and her work at WashU Medicine > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/lee-named-inaugural-selma-and-herman-seldin-distinguished-professor-of-medicine/

Researchers at WashU Medicine, in collaboration with the University of Missouri and the International Centre for Diarrho...
06/22/2026

Researchers at WashU Medicine, in collaboration with the University of Missouri and the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research in Bangladesh, have identified how enterotoxigenic E. coli, Shigella, and other diarrhea-causing pathogens use three closely related enzymes to pe*****te the gut’s protective mucus layer and cause infection.

Using samples from infected patients and volunteers exposed to these bacteria, the team found that antibodies targeting a shared region of these enzymes can neutralize all three and help block bacteria from crossing the intestinal mucus barrier.

The discovery could lead to a single vaccine against E. coli, Shigella and other causes of severe diarrhea. Learn more > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/researchers-find-a-common-weakness-in-major-gut-pathogens/

Congratulations to Will Ross, MD, MPH, Alumni Endowed Professor of Medicine and Nephrology and Associate Dean for Divers...
06/19/2026

Congratulations to Will Ross, MD, MPH, Alumni Endowed Professor of Medicine and Nephrology and Associate Dean for Diversity at WashU Medicine, on being honored with the National Kidney Foundation’s Award of Excellence at its 75th Anniversary Heroes Awards celebration.

The event recognized individuals whose contributions have made a meaningful impact on kidney health, patient advocacy, and community service.

Learn more > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/dr-will-ross-receives-nkf-award-of-excellence/

Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the end of slavery in the United States in 1865. It is a significant day of remem...
06/19/2026

Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the end of slavery in the United States in 1865. It is a significant day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration for African American communities.

Learn more about Freedom Day - Juneteenth > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/juneteenth/

Save the Date for the Department of Medicine Office of Faculty Development New Faculty Orientation on Wednesday, August ...
06/19/2026

Save the Date for the Department of Medicine Office of Faculty Development New Faculty Orientation on Wednesday, August 26th, 2026 from 8am to 11am.

Location: Great Room A & B – Eric P. Newman Education Center

Presented by: Office of Faculty Development

All new or recently hired faculty in the Department of Medicine are required to attend. Breakfast provided.

Registration details > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/events/event/2026-new-faculty-orientation/

Congratulations to Ignacio Portales‑Castillo, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology, who has been selected for...
06/18/2026

Congratulations to Ignacio Portales‑Castillo, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology, who has been selected for funding in the third round of the George M. O’Brien Kidney Resource Alliance (OKRA) Opportunity Pool Program.

He will receive $50,000 in research support for his pilot grant proposal, “Reduce Creatine in Proximal Tubule to Enhance Autophagy and Protect from Renal Injury.”

Learn more about his work for the Department of Medicine > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/ignacio-portales-castillo-awarded-okra-opportunity-program-grant/

Save the Date for the 2026 Therapeutic Endoscopy Course and Fellows Course held on September 10th and 11th at the Royal ...
06/18/2026

Save the Date for the 2026 Therapeutic Endoscopy Course and Fellows Course held on September 10th and 11th at the Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza.

The Annual St. Louis Live Therapeutic Endoscopy Course and Fellows Course is planned and implemented by physicians and nurses for gastroenterologists, surgeons and nurses. This course may also be of interest to residents, fellows, physician associates, and nurse practitioners who specialize in therapeutic endoscopy. This live course will provide education through lectures, hands-on endoscopy lab, audience question and answer, and presentation of pre-recorded therapeutic endoscopy procedures.

Learn more > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/events/event/therapeutic-endoscopy-and-fellows-course/

We invite you to take a moment to read the latest newsletter from the Department of Medicine Division of Endocrinology, ...
06/17/2026

We invite you to take a moment to read the latest newsletter from the Department of Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research.

Read the latest research from Jeffrey Millman, PhD, Professor of Medicine on advancing type 1 diabetes, along with recent faculty publications and current clinical trials.

Link to newsletter > https://t.e2ma.net/message/3azghj/nm9n9tsb

The Office of Faculty Development hosts a monthly Faculty Development Seminar Series which focuses on key topics essenti...
06/17/2026

The Office of Faculty Development hosts a monthly Faculty Development Seminar Series which focuses on key topics essential for the career and professional growth of our faculty members. Join us each month to enhance your skills, expand your knowledge, and advance your academic career.

Register to attend the Faculty Development Seminar – Calling it Fair: Expectations, Evidence, and Effective Feedback - on July 9th, 2026 from Noon to 1pm. Eileen Lee, MD, Associate Professor, Division of Hospital Medicine will present.

Learn more> https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/events/event/faculty-development-seminar-calling-it-fair-expectations-evidence-and-effective-feedback/

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