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October 27, 2022
Grajales-Reyes receives Early Independence Award from NIH
Part of High-Risk, High-Reward program, award supports outstanding junior scientists.
National Leaders
October 5, 2022
A family of pediatricians paves way for health equity in St. Louis
Street on Medical Campus to be renamed Nash Way.
Medical Campus & Community, News Release
August 24, 2022
Diversity, equity, inclusion a pillar of Neuroscience Research Building
‘We are all doing important work’.
Medical Campus & Community
July 8, 2022
Why scholarships matter
Four students share how scholarship opportunities are shaping their goals and futures .
Outlook Magazine
June 9, 2022
Dao honored for advocacy efforts
Recognized by St. Louis Business Journal with Business of Pride Award.
National Leaders
February 14, 2022
Merck tribute funds rising physician-scientists
Foundation honoring tenure of Roger M. Perlmutter, MD, PhD, with commitment to career development.
Outlook Magazine
October 21, 2021
Merck Foundation to fund professorships for early-career physician-scientists
Gift aimed at supporting School of Medicine researchers from populations underrepresented in medicine, biomedical sciences.
News Release
May 14, 2021
Class of 2021: Cory French
Finding his calling at the intersection of identity and clinical care, French will lead advocacy efforts in LGBTQ+ medical care.
Medical Campus & Community
May 12, 2021
WashU among ‘America’s best employers for diversity’
University ranked 12th among hundreds of large and midsized companies.
Medical Campus & Community
April 16, 2021
Njoku named director of pediatric anesthesiology division
Also becomes anesthesiologist-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
News Release
January 8, 2021
Carter named director of OB-GYN clinical research division
Physician-scientist noted for research involving community-based interventions to promote health equity for women, babies.
News Release
December 18, 2020
Hlatshwayo Davis appointed to St. Louis City Board of Health
Infectious diseases expert will help guide public health policy.
National Leaders
December 15, 2020
Washington People: Eric W. Carson
Increasing diversity, mentorship in medicine are key goals for orthopedic surgeon.
Washington People
September 8, 2020
Adeoye named head of new emergency medicine department
First to hold BJC HealthCare Distinguished Professorship of Emergency Medicine.
News Release
June 25, 2020
Podcast: Racism as a public health issue
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science' focuses on racial disparities in COVID-19, as well as protests aimed at systemic racism.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
February 17, 2020
Whelan named LGBTQ+ scientist of the year
Virologist recognized for work on emerging infectious diseases.
National Leaders
February 6, 2020
Looking toward Day of Dialogue & Action
A Q&A with keynote speaker Aisha Sultan, award-winning columnist, filmmaker and podcaster.
Medical Campus & Community
January 13, 2020
Khabele named head of obstetrics and gynecology
Known as outstanding physician-scientist in gynecologic oncology.
News Release
October 4, 2019
Cipriano, Gerull receive grant to study gender factors in orthopedics training
Awarded by American Medical Association Women Physicians Section and AMA Foundation.
National Leaders
October 1, 2019
$4.6 million supports increasing diversity in biomedical research
Early-career faculty from across U.S. offered training, mentorship on Medical Campus.
News Release
August 28, 2019
Medical Campus Diversity Week will explore belonging, inclusion
Racial justice activist Jane Elliott will deliver keynote address.
Medical Campus & Community
May 10, 2019
‘I understand people feeling desperate’: MD candidate heads to ER
McCarron says roots prepared him for emergency medicine.
Class Acts
April 16, 2019
Washington University commits $100 million to MD scholarships, education
Investment provides free or reduced tuition to majority of incoming students.
News Release
February 19, 2019
New curriculum aims to improve physician training, benefit St. Louis
Leader Eva Aagaard’s focus on eliminating health disparities.
Medical Campus & Community