WashU Medicine Endocrinology

02/19/2026

Join us tomorrow, February 19 at 10am for the Endocrinology, Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes Seminar to see presentations by Christopher Kontoghiorghes, MD and Stephen Stone, MD: http://bit.ly/3qZZmsZ.

02/18/2026

02/12/2026

Drs. Sina Jasim and Maria Papaleontiou review thyroid dysfunction in older adults, highlighting cardiovascular risk, subclinical disease uncertainty, and the need to avoid over- or under-treatment through personalized care: https://bit.ly/4tyE4hj.

Sina Jasim, MD, MPH Sina Jasim, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research at WashU Medicine, and Maria Papaleont…

02/11/2026

Join us tomorrow, February 12 at 10am for the Endocrinology, Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes Seminar to see presentations by Mariam Hussain, MD and Leslie Gewin, MD: http://bit.ly/3qZZmsZ.

02/09/2026

In case you missed it, check out our January e-newsletter to read about the latest that we've been up to: bit.ly/4qBrStO.
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02/06/2026

A new lipidomics study led by Max Petersen, MD, PhD analyzed 759 lipid species and 84 eicosanoids, revealing that insulin resistance with hepatic steatosis—rather than obesity alone—drives widespread alterations in the plasma lipidome: bit.ly/4r8sSXe.

Max Petersen, MD, PhD Max Petersen, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research at WashU Medicine, is the lead author of a new researc…

02/06/2026

The newest DOM Insider is Available - celebrating all that is happening across the Department of Medicine!⁠

⁠As we step into a new year, we're proud to reflect on the remarkable strength, scope, and impact of the Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine. Together, we are advancing discoveries, shaping the future of patient care, and training the next generation of physicians and scientists on an unparalleled scale across the US.⁠

We closed the year by celebrating a highly successful fellowship match, welcoming 77 new fellows into our subspecialty training programs. These physicians represent the future of medicine, and we are honored they have chosen WashU Medicine for the next phase of their training.

We invite you to read the full Winter 2026 edition of DOM Insider for more on these updates and stories that reflect our department’s commitment to excellence and innovation.⁠
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02/04/2026

Join us tomorrow, February 5 at 10am for the Endocrinology, Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes Seminar to see presentations by Laura Lee, MD and Samantha DiGruccio, MD, PhD: http://bit.ly/3qZZmsZ.

02/03/2026

The Wolfram Syndrome International Registry & Clinical Study performs genetic testing, patient care, and research for the rare disease—an autosomal recessive disorder causing juvenile-onset diabetes, optic nerve atrophy, and neurodegeneration: wolframsyndrome.wustl.edu/.

01/30/2026

: Dr. Amy Riek provides expert care in general endocrinology, including thyroid disease, vitamin D metabolism, and diabetes. Her research focuses on vitamin D, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes: bit.ly/4t7iv7k.

01/28/2026

Join us tomorrow, January 29 at 10am for the Endocrinology, Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes Seminar to see presentations by Maram Alkhdour, MD and Clair Crewe, PhD: http://bit.ly/3qZZmsZ.

01/28/2026

: During Dr. Schonfeld's long and notable career, he was credited for discovering that the concentrations, compositions, structures and metabolism of lipoproteins are affected by changes in the diet, hormone status and genetic factor: https://bit.ly/4fUDRxk.