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December 4, 2017
Medicare shift to quality over quantity presents challenges
New payment system may disproportionately burden small physician practices.
News Release
December 4, 2017
Medical school to review, revise curriculum
De Fer to lead efforts as associate dean for medical student education.
Medical Campus & Community
December 4, 2017
Pursuing a precision paradigm
Medical school experts describe the move from current standards of care to a more personalized approach to treatment.
Source: Washington Magazine
December 1, 2017
Obituary: John A. Pierce, former director of pulmonary and critical care, 92
Physician-scientist was division's founding director.
Obituaries
November 30, 2017
Dutcher named cell biology society fellow
Scientist honored for advances in cell biology.
National Leaders
November 30, 2017
The surgeon who wants to connect you to the internet with a brain implant
Source: MIT Technology Review
November 29, 2017
Moley, Conroy, Fort honored with 2017 2nd Century awards
Honor recognizes long-term commitment that has benefited medical school.
November 28, 2017
Oltz named editor-in-chief of immunology journal
Also recently honored for service to immunology association, community.
National Leaders
November 27, 2017
Weihl named Denny-Brown neurological scholar
Recognized for studies of degenerative muscle diseases.
National Leaders
November 20, 2017
Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation visits The SPOT
Pop star’s organization highlights support the center offers.
Medical Campus & Community
November 20, 2017
Obituary: Arthur Z. Eisen, former director of Division of Dermatology, 88
Physician-scientist founded the division 50 years ago.
Obituaries
November 20, 2017
Seven faculty named 2017 AAAS fellows
Caparon, Colditz, Cooper, Diamond, Dutcher, Eberlein and Gross honored.
News Release
November 17, 2017
Medical school physicians, staff aid hurricane victims
Liang, Char, Keeperman, Fehr, Davisson help in response to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria.
Medical Campus & Community
November 16, 2017
Cutting NIH budget could cripple drug development
More than 95 percent of new drugs developed with NIH support.
News Release
November 15, 2017
Bruchas named Mallinckrodt Professor of Anesthesiology
Studies underpinnings of anxiety, addiction, depression.
News Release
November 9, 2017
Margenthaler elected to surgical society post
Named secretary-treasurer of American Society of Breast Surgeons.
National Leaders
November 7, 2017
Washington People: Patrick Jay
Pediatric cardiologist seeks keys to preventing congenital heart defects.
Washington People
November 7, 2017
Obituary: William Landau, professor emeritus, 93
Former head of neurology specialized in movement disorders.
Obituaries
November 3, 2017
Kwon joins board of American Osteopathic Association
Physician to represent early-career osteopathic physicians in national group.
National Leaders
November 2, 2017
Obituary: Milton J. Schlesinger, professor emeritus, 89
Pioneering virologist twice served as interim head of microbiology department.
Obituaries
November 2, 2017
In autism, too many brain connections may be at root of condition
Learning, social issues may reflect neuronal miscommunication.
News Release
October 31, 2017
Medical students honor faculty, residents
Honorees given Distinguished Service Teaching Awards.
Medical Campus & Community
October 26, 2017
Carter named National Academy of Medicine fellow
Fellowship will focus on research in obstetrics and gynecology.
National Leaders
October 25, 2017
Khanna named chief of pediatric radiology
Also becomes radiologist-in-chief at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
News Release