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07/24/2025

The WashU Medicine Clinical Research Training Center has announced the launch of the Clinical Investigation Bootcamp.

The Clinical Investigation Bootcamp is a great way for scholars to gain knowledge in the core competencies of clinical research and investigation including study design, statistical approaches, and scientific communication.

One way scholars can jumpstart their research is to complete these three courses (8 credits) which can be completed in 1-2 years.

Enroll by August 1, 2025> https://crtc.wustl.edu/degrees-certificates/non-degree-seeking-options/

07/24/2025

Please help welcome Melis Gokce Celdir, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Celdir’s clinical interests are in celiac disease, autoimmune enteropathies, and eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases. As an educator in gastroenterology, She is dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment for students and trainees, emphasizing quality improvement and research methodology in medical education. Her major research interests are clinical epidemiology and particularly causal inference.

Learn more> https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/dr-melis-celdir-joins-the-department-of-medicine/

07/24/2025

Please help welcome Ali Abdelhay, MD, Instructor in Medicine,

Dr. Abdelhay has contributed extensively to medical research, co-authoring over more than 20 peer-reviewed publications on topics such as hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and cancer-related thrombosis. His research has been published in journals including eClinicalMedicine, American Journal of hematology, Transfusion, and Thrombosis Research, and his work has been presented at national conferences such as the American Society of Hematology.

His clinical interests include inpatient internal medicine, hematologic disorders, and evidence-based hospital care. He is passionate about improving patient outcomes through both bedside teaching and rigorous clinical research.

Learn more via the link > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/dr-ali-abdelhay-joins-the-department-of-medicine/

07/23/2025

The Responsible Conduct of Research Courses for 2025-2026 are now available for registration.

Alison Antes, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics, will present “SMART Strategies for Professional Decision Making in Research” on August 28th, 2025 from Noon-2pm.

Click for more details> https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/events/event/responsible-conduct-of-research-course-4/

07/23/2025

Please welcome Shuchi Pandey, MD, Instructor in Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Hospital Medicine.
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Throughout her training, she explored a range of academic and clinical interests, contributed to several projects and quality improvement initiatives, and engaged in volunteer work.

Dr. Pandey looks forward to fostering a shared enthusiasm for medicine with her junior colleagues in her new role as a clinician educator at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/WashU Medicine. Her clinical interests are varied and include inpatient medicine, pulmonary and critical care, and medical education.

Learn more via the link > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/dr-shuchi-pandey-joins-the-department-of-medicine/

07/22/2025

Dr. Basia Michalski-McNeely, Assistant Professor, WashU Medicine Division of Dermatology, was recently featured in The New York Times, sharing her insights on the benefits of facials.

She shared, "Beyond skin care, regular facials can help you to unwind and de-stress."

Read the full article via the link in our bio.

https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/do-regular-facials-actually-improve-your-skin/

07/22/2025

Please welcome Devvrat Yadav, MD, Instructor in Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Hospital Medicine.
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During residency, he continued to explore the role of the gut microbiome, with a particular focus on gastrointestinal cancers and CAR T-cell therapy. His academic productivity earned him the “Research Resident of the Year” award.

Dr. Yadav’s academic passions include medical education, clinical research, and mentoring. He is particularly interested in bedside physical examination, high-value care, and delivering efficient, patient-centered treatment in the inpatient setting.

Learn more via the link > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/dr-devvrat-yadav-joins-the-department-of-medicine/

07/22/2025

Please welcome Nikita Wadhwani, MD, Instructor in Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Hospital Medicine.
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Dr. Wadhwani is passionate about graduate medical education, and she looks forward to teaching and working with medical students and residents. Her key interests are inpatient care and preventative medicine. She is greatly appreciative of the incredible opportunities for personal and professional growth in academia and is very excited to join the Division of Hospital Medicine at WashU Medicine.

Learn more via the link > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/dr-nikita-wadhwani-joins-the-department-of-medicine/

07/21/2025

The Confluence Collaborative for Community Engagement invites WashU Medicine faculty and staff to upcoming listening sessions on August 5th and August 18th. The office aims to learn what programming and resources would best support community-engaged scholarship efforts.

Learn more and RVSP for the August 5th session> https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/events/event/confluence-conversations/

07/21/2025

Please welcome Mathew Thomas, MD, Instructor in Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Hospital Medicine.
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During his residency in Internal Medicine at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL, he co-authored a quality improvement project detailing the unnecessary use of antibiotics in the treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria, which led to the development of antimicrobial resistance in asymptomatic patients, longer hospital stays and higher costs.

He has demonstrated his passion for hematology/oncology by presenting cases at the Society of Hospital Medicine Converge and American College of Gastroenterology national conferences. His clinical interests include preventive medicine, hematology/oncology, inpatient care and delivering high quality patient care.

Learn more via the link > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/dr-mathew-thomas-joins-the-department-of-medicine/

07/21/2025

Please welcome Shaili Tapiavala, MD, Instructor in Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Hospital Medicine.
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Dr. Tapiavala completed her internship and residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/WashU Medicine prior to joining the division in 2025. During her training, she was accepted to the Clinical Scientist Training and Research Pathway and took a graduate level course on clinical research design. Dr. Tapiavala was awarded multiple grants to fund her clinical research.

In addition to her clinical skills and research work, she developed a strong interest in medical education and further enhanced her leadership abilities by completed the Future Workforce in Medicine Development Program. Her current areas of interest focus on health equity in oncologic care and treatment-related toxicity and its implications for patient morbidity.

Learn more via the link > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/dr-shaili-tapiavala-joins-the-department-of-medicine/

07/18/2025

In a study led by WashU Medicine, researchers investigated inherited cancer mutations in healthy blood samples. The study indicates that those mutations could start as early in life as birth, resulting in predisposing a person to various forms of cancer throughout their lives.

Read more about this research> https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/study-sheds-light-on-how-inherited-cancer-mutations-drive-tumor-growth/

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