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01/19/2026

MLK Jr. Commemoration Week is a time we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. This year’s theme, “Historical Memory,” offers inspiring speakers, reflective sessions and community celebrations.

News & Announcements Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week 2026 By Joel • November 19, 2025January 13, 2026 Join us as we celebrate 2026 MLK Jr. Commemoration Week at WashU Medicine. We invite all members of our community to participate and reflect on ways to further Dr. King’s vision of...

01/13/2026

At WashU, we transform research into results. Investigators study some of the most complex health challenges, and this record-breaking milestone shows that the entrepreneurial community is paying close attention to the advancements coming from our labs.

Startups built on WashU discoveries attracted a record-setting $1.7 billion in private-sector investment over the past year, accelerating innovation into life-changing diagnostics, therapeutics and medical devices. See the impact here: https://medicine.washu.edu/news/washu-startups-attract-record-setting-private-sector-investment/

01/12/2026

The PET Radiotracer Translation and Resource Center is thrilled to present the annual Workshops & Scientific Session at WashU Medicine. Hear from leading PET radiotracer design, development and application experts and connect with peers to help advance our understanding of the field. Register now and join us Feb. 17-19.

The PET-RTRC leverages the university’s expertise in PET radiotracer design, development, training and use with that of research groups throughout the country.

01/06/2026

Psychedelics show promise for mood and substance disorder treatment, but how do they affect brain imaging? A new study from MIR researchers and collaborators found that some compounds disrupt the link between neurological function and blood flow, impacting the reliability of imaging results and their therapeutic potential.

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis show that psychedelic compounds such as psilocybin appear to distort the link between blood flow and brain-cell functioning, which scientists use to track brain activity.

01/06/2026

We're thrilled to see Dr. Nico Dosenbach appointed as the inaugural Holtzman Professor and acknowledged for his tremendous impact on the field of neuroimaging. Congrats!

Congratulations to Nico Dosenbach, MD, PhD, who was recently installed as the first-ever David M. and Tracy S. Holtzman Professor of Neurology! His research focuses on individual resting state functional connectivity MRI, fMRI and diffusion tensor imaging.
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01/05/2026

Are you an undergrad or medical student looking for hands-on research experience? Join our Summer Research Program — a paid, 10-week opportunity where you'll work with leading imaging scientists and hone your technical skills.

Apply by January 26, 2026! https://www.mir.wustl.edu/research/training-opportunities/summer-research-program/

12/30/2025

2025 went by in a flash 📸! Let's look back and relive some of the most memorable moments from another amazing year at MIR.

Setting our sights on an even brighter 2026.

12/23/2025

With 32 dedicated suites featuring the latest imaging technologies — including specialized MRI and CT scanners and streamlined interventional radiology suites — Plaza West Tower ushers in a new era of patient-centered imaging care.

This state-of-the-art facility brings together experts in advanced heart and vascular care all in one building. Designed to improve surgical flow, foster collaboration and elevate the patient experience, this tower is a testament to WashU Medicine's commitment to excellence.

📸: BJC HealthCare https://medicine.washu.edu/news/new-plaza-west-tower-expands-washu-medicines-advanced-research-driven-heart-and-vascular-care/

12/22/2025

What a joy to continue our heartwarming holiday tradition! We celebrated the 33rd annual resident cookie exchange, a beloved event that brings together trainees to share delicious treats and festive cheer. https://www.mir.wustl.edu/sweet-treats-and-seasons-greetings-from-the-mir-cookie-exchange/

12/19/2025

Many patients with Crohn’s disease develop perianal fistulas, a condition that is difficult to treat, even with advanced imaging tools. A team of researchers from WashU Medicine and partner institutions was awarded a $3.2 million grant to advance the diagnosis and treatment of the condition with artificial intelligence.

WashU Medicine researchers were awarded a $3.2 million grant to advance the diagnosis and treatment of perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease with AI.

12/18/2025

What sets MIR apart? Our faculty say it best:

✨ World-class radiologists and imaging scientists
✨ A collaborative, supportive culture
✨ Integration of patient care, research and education
✨ The chance to advance human health beyond today's limits

Ready to make an impact in medicine? Join us: https://facultyopportunities.wustl.edu/

12/16/2025

"Patients, as well as trainees, find it comforting to know that we can use AI like a second opinion, but they also want to know that a human physician is the one who's interpreting it, contextualizing it and making decisions together."

Dr. Shinjini Kundu weighs in on how the next generation of physicians will need to address leveraging AI in their medical training and practice.

AI is helping doctors treat patients in American hospitals. But many new doctors say they haven’t been trained in how to use it. Now, Stanford University is mandating AI training for all its medical students.