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The 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration honors the legacy of Dr. King and the impact he has made on tho...
01/19/2026

The 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration honors the legacy of Dr. King and the impact he has made on those who carry the torch for humanity.

This year's theme is "Pressing Our Way: Striving for Change" and is based on the quote: “Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability but comes through continuous struggle.”

Today's event will occur from 2-3:30pm in the Graham Chapel on the Danforth Campus. Livestream is also available for those unable to attend in person. The event is free and open to the public.

Learn more > https://mlk.wustl.edu/

Today's Medicine CPC is now available on the Department of Medicine YouTube channel. You will also be able to view our c...
01/16/2026

Today's Medicine CPC is now available on the Department of Medicine YouTube channel. You will also be able to view our channel free of ads.
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We are happy to share that we are extending the opportunity to earn CME credit for individuals who are unable to attend Medicine CPC. We will now offer that CPC presentations will be viewable via our Department of Medicine YouTube Channel up to 3 days following the presentation. ⁠
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Viewers will be able to watch Medicine CPC recordings until Tuesday (January 20th) at 11:59 pm. Viewers will be able to scan the QR code at the end of the video to earn CME credits. While we would hope to see everyone attend these events in person, we realize that often that is not possible and hope this new opportunity to watch and earn credit will be a valuable solution.⁠
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More information visit the link > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/education/clinicopathological-conference-cpc/

A giant in the field of biomedical research, Stuart Arthur Kornfeld, MD, passed away in St. Louis on Sunday, August 17, ...
01/16/2026

A giant in the field of biomedical research, Stuart Arthur Kornfeld, MD, passed away in St. Louis on Sunday, August 17, 2025, following complications from Parkinson’s disease. Stuart was the David C. and Betty Farrell Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Medicine at WashU Medicine,

Take a moment to read the tribute Richard Street and Richard D. Cummings wrote about Dr. Kornfeld in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Link to tribute > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/a-tribute-to-stuart-a-kornfeld-1936-2025/

The speaker for this week's Department of Medicine Grand Rounds was:⁠Kristen Mueller, MD⁠Associate Professor of Emergenc...
01/16/2026

The speaker for this week's Department of Medicine Grand Rounds was:⁠

Kristen Mueller, MD⁠
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine⁠
Department of Emergency Medicine⁠
WashU Medicine⁠
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The presentation is now available for viewing on our YouTube Channel. We invite you to watch and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our channel to keep updated on new videos. ⁠
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The CME department announced their transition to the CloudCME data management platform. This upgrade will streamline your CME experience with several key enhancements. You must complete your profile on the CME site in order to receive SME credit. Instructions are located on the DOM website.⁠
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Click the link for more information > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/education/grand-rounds/

Startup companies built on discoveries from WashU attracted a record $1.7 billion in private-sector investment over the ...
01/16/2026

Startup companies built on discoveries from WashU attracted a record $1.7 billion in private-sector investment over the past year. This incredible support accelerates the commercialization of WashU innovations into life-changing diagnostics, therapeutics, and medical devices.

Among these groundbreaking innovations are:

- A blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
- Immunotherapies to treat aggressive blood cancers
- An AI-based breast cancer prediction tool

We are proud to see WashU innovations making a significant impact on healthcare and improving lives.

See the impact at the link> https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/washu-startups-attract-record-setting-1-7-billion-in-private-sector-investment-over-past-year/

A collaboration of WashU Medicine and Reinsurance Group of America Foundation, the Longer Life Foundation has as its mis...
01/15/2026

A collaboration of WashU Medicine and Reinsurance Group of America Foundation, the Longer Life Foundation has as its mission: To fund and support the study of factors that either predict the mortality and morbidity of select populations or influence improvements in longevity, health, and wellness.

The Longer Life Foundation announces the 2026 Call for Applications for WashU Medicine faculty for Pilot and Feasibility Research Projects addressing topics related to the Foundation’s mission. They are looking to fund research studying determinants of long-term outcomes for common human risk factors or conditions.

Letter of intent are due February 16th, 2026. Learn more > https://nutritionalscience.wustl.edu/research/longevity-program-research/developmental-research-awards/

Love Data Week kicks off February 9th, 2026 with a week of presentations and workshops around all things data, presented...
01/15/2026

Love Data Week kicks off February 9th, 2026 with a week of presentations and workshops around all things data, presented by Bernard Becker Medical Library, WashU Libraries, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator, School of Public Health, Institute for Informatics, Data Science & Biostatistics (I2DB), Brown School Library, Continuing & Professional Studies, and The Graduate Center.

Be sure to click the link to learn more about the daily events and presentations available to attend > https://becker.wustl.edu/lovedataweek/

As we begin the new year, the WashU Medicine community is invited to engage in a season of reflection, learning, and con...
01/14/2026

As we begin the new year, the WashU Medicine community is invited to engage in a season of reflection, learning, and connection. Next week, WashU will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a series of daily MLK Week activities.

Through events, learning resources, and opportunities for community engagement, WashU hopes to create space not only to commemorate important histories, but also to reflect on how those histories continue to shape our shared responsibility in advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Learn more about MLK Week events > https://ideasatdom.wustl.edu/programming-and-events-for-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-commemoration/

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in the annual WashU Data Viz Competition. Participants will comp...
01/14/2026

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in the annual WashU Data Viz Competition. Participants will compete to transform a provided data set into an engaging visual story, either individually or as part of a team. Prizes are awarded to the top three entries in the student and faculty/staff divisions. Additionally, a People’s Choice Award will be selected at the networking event on February 10th,2026.

The WashU Data Viz Competition is featured as part of Love Data Week and is supported by the Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator, Institutional Effectiveness, Here & Next, the Office of Medical Education, WashU Libraries, IT Data Management & Analytics, Arts & Sciences, the Brown School Evaluation Center, Bernard Becker Medical Library, and the University Registrar.

Learn more> https://di2accelerator.wustl.edu/washu-data-viz-competition/

Register to attend the National Kidney Foundation - St. Louis Fellows Forum: Nephrology Care Challenges & Clinical Innov...
01/13/2026

Register to attend the National Kidney Foundation - St. Louis Fellows Forum: Nephrology Care Challenges & Clinical Innovations on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026.

The St. Louis Fellows Forum brings together renal fellows and mentoring teams from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and WashU Medicine for an evening of professional education and collaboration.

Fellows will present on innovative topics in glomerular disease, highlighting updates to KDIGO guidelines, evolving understanding of disease mechanisms, and the emergence of targeted therapies. This interactive program aims to foster knowledge exchange and strengthen connections among the region’s future nephrology leaders.

Learn more> https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/events/event/st-louis-fellows-forum/

WashU Department of Medicine has an open call for applications for Chief, Division of Gastroenterology.The Chief, Divisi...
01/13/2026

WashU Department of Medicine has an open call for applications for Chief, Division of Gastroenterology.

The Chief, Division of Gastroenterology (GI) will lead and grow successful clinical, educational, and research programs in the Division of Gastroenterology.

The Division of Gastroenterology was formed over 50 years ago and now has over 60 faculty, successful clinical practices in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, outstanding teaching, and a robust extramurally funded research program.

The Chief will be recognized as an outstanding leader in GI, with the ability to support and grow clinical, research, and education domains. The Chief will oversee the outpatient and inpatient clinical enterprises of the Division, including expansion of high quality, accessible GI and Hepatology outpatient care to support the academic training and research missions of the University.

Learn more about this call for Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, and the application procedures at this link > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/call-for-applications-chief-division-of-gastroenterology/

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