Topic: Pediatrics Department October 15, 2026 Misra named chair of pediatricsNationally recognized pediatric endocrinologist pioneered research on bone density, metabolic disorders in young women.News Release October 14, 2026 Vaccinating moms protects offspring from deadly superbugMouse study advances efforts to shield infants from a leading cause of newborn deaths.News Release September 16, 2026 Gut microbiome features predict devastating disease affecting preemiesFindings could help pave way for earlier intervention.News Release August 5, 2026 Preparing children and teens for ‘back-to-school’ sleep schedule shiftsSource: KMOV June 15, 2026 Four early-career physician-scientists selected as Dean’s ScholarsProgram supports outstanding WashU Medicine faculty committed to research and patient care.Medical Campus & Community May 8, 2026 New clues to disease severity identified in alpha1-antitrypsin deficiencyDiscovery reveals a novel cellular process that protects against liver disease caused by toxic protein buildup.News Release April 28, 2026 For the tiniest babies, making the best use of antibioticsWashU Medicine research on gut microbiome is part of movement to reshape NICU preemie care.Medical Campus & Community February 24, 2026 A risk factor for liver disease: your parent’s body weightStudy shows risk for common liver disorder starts much earlier in life than thought.News Release February 5, 2026 New pediatric mental health hospital aims to close critical care gap in St. LouisSource: St. Louis Magazine December 11, 2025 Silva, Yang named fellows of National Academy of InventorsDistinction recognizes innovators who are shaping future of the world.National Leaders November 13, 2025 Inaugural WashU Medicine Dean’s Medals honor extraordinary contributionsEight individuals recognized for their legacy to WashU Medicine, impact on the world.Medical Campus & Community October 13, 2025 WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children’s Hospital team performs first pediatric “domino” partial heart transplant in MidwestThe St. Louis Children's Hospital, WashU Medicine Heart Center has become one of only eight programs in the nation to perform this rare, lifesaving procedure.News Release October 13, 2025 Smyser named director of the Division of Pediatric & Developmental NeurologyPediatric neurologist is a national leader in neuroimaging, infant brain development.Medical Campus & Community September 9, 2025 Microbiome instability linked to poor growth in kidsStudy may pave path to diagnose, treat malnutrition.News Release August 22, 2025 Research explores genetics underlying immune system disorders$12 million grant from NIH supports effort to understand, diagnose immune deficiencies.News Release July 30, 2025 Halabi to lead Division of Nephrology, Hypertension & Apheresis in Department of PediatricsPhysician-scientist specializes in vascular physiology and children’s kidney disorders.Medical Campus & Community July 3, 2025 Obituary: Arthur L. Prensky, professor emeritus of neurology, 94Pediatric neurologist was world authority in metabolic disorders, headache and brain abnormalities.Obituaries June 26, 2025 Region’s first patient receives sickle cell gene therapyNebraska patient seeks cure for devastating disease from WashU Medicine pediatric specialists at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.News Release, Video June 19, 2025 Di Paola recognized as outstanding mentor in hematologyPediatric blood disorders expert honored by American Society of Hematology.National Leaders May 28, 2025 Pediatrics names 2 new co-vice chairsArbeláez, Fritz named co-vice chairs of clinical investigation.Medical Campus & Community April 28, 2025 In a first for St. Louis, patient completes new gene therapy to cure sickle cell diseaseSource: St. Louis Post-Dispatch February 20, 2025 Undiagnosed diseases clinic expands outreach to underserved communitiesCollaboration with St. Louis Integrated Health Network aims to help more people with mysterious illnesses.News Release February 14, 2025 WashU Medicine launches center for rare diseasesNew effort unites vast rare disease network to advance research, therapies.News Release January 24, 2025 NIH awards $10 million to study human viromeWashU Medicine labs contribute to a new collaborative program designed to demystify the human body’s resident viruses.News Release Posts navigation 1 2 3 … 9 Next ›