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November 13, 2025
Inaugural WashU Medicine Dean’s Medals honor extraordinary contributions
Eight individuals recognized for their legacy to WashU Medicine, impact on the world.
Medical Campus & Community
October 29, 2025
TIME Magazine names therapeutic microbiome-directed food a Best Invention of 2025
WashU Medicine co-developed food to nurture healthy gut microbes in malnourished children.
National Leaders
July 30, 2025
Halabi to lead Division of Nephrology, Hypertension & Apheresis in Department of Pediatrics
Physician-scientist specializes in vascular physiology and children’s kidney disorders.
Medical Campus & Community
April 28, 2025
In a first for St. Louis, patient completes new gene therapy to cure sickle cell disease
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
February 13, 2025
Study highlights barriers to genetic testing for Black children
WashU Medicine’s pediatric neurology uses findings to improve testing access for kids with suspected genetic disorders.
News Release
December 26, 2024
Giving healthy kids antibiotics saves lives. There’s a catch.
In the News
May 28, 2024
Washington University researchers consulting people of St. Louis on whether to participate in trauma research study to investigate treatment strategies for injured children who are bleeding to death
News Release
April 19, 2024
International trials underway for childhood malnutrition therapy developed at WashU
Gift from Andy Newman supports world-changing research on the gut microbiome.
Medical Campus & Community, News Release
April 16, 2024
Dickson, Khabele, Longmore elected to Association of American Physicians
Physicians honored for outstanding contributions to biomedical research.
National Leaders
April 4, 2024
Pruitt named director of academic pediatrics division
Recognized for developing, leading growth of clinical programs.
News Release
March 20, 2024
Thompson named director of pediatric neurosurgery
Physician-scientist’s focus is on pediatric brain tumors.
News Release
February 27, 2024
Shellhaas receives Child Neurology Society’s highest honor
Pediatric neurologist recognized for outstanding teaching, scholarship, service.
National Leaders
January 25, 2024
Pediatric Heart Network names medical school a core site for heart disease research
Will team up with Children’s Hospital Colorado as part of network to improve pediatric heart health.
News Release
January 3, 2024
Metabolism-boosting, bile acid-reducing drugs improve gut health
Findings in mice indicate new approach may help children with stunted growth.
News Release
October 31, 2023
Cooper named director of pediatric rheumatology & immunology division
Recognized for clinical care, research in immunodeficiency, immune dysregulation.
News Release
October 24, 2023
Anesthesiologist volunteers with group that treats Ukrainian pediatric burn patients
Knittel works with the group Doctors Collaborating to Help Children.
Medical Campus & Community
October 12, 2023
Baldridge receives Avenir Award for early-career scientists
Grant to support research on genetics of substance use disorders.
National Leaders
October 6, 2023
Brozanski installed as inaugural Gould professor of pediatric quality and safety
Neonatologist recognized for leading development of systemwide standards of care.
News Release
October 2, 2023
$8 million awarded to study root causes of brain cell death in fatal pediatric diseases
Team science approach leverages expertise of researchers from diverse fields.
News Release
July 31, 2023
Fueling progress in orthopedic surgery
Couple funds first endowed professorship in pediatric orthopedics.
Outlook Magazine
June 16, 2023
Martin to lead pediatric surgery division
Surgeon-scientist also to be surgeon-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
News Release
June 8, 2023
Children’s brain scans provide clues to processing of emotional cues
As children age, such brain activity becomes similar to how the brains of peers process such cues.
News Release
May 3, 2023
Bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from their gut microbiomes
Findings could guide future treatment, prevention strategies.
News Release
March 28, 2023
Rogers, Smyser awarded MERIT grant for research on preterm babies
Grant totaling more than $7 million could be extended in 5 years.
News Release