Possible new method identified to assess severity of TB infection (Links to an external site)
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered a molecule in the lungs of tuberculosis (TB) patients that reflects the levels of TB-causing bacteria in the lungs, information needed to better address the notoriously difficult to treat disease.
Infectious diseases organization honors 9 WashU physicians (Links to an external site)
Nine faculty members at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have been elected fellows of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). They are Courtney Chrisler, MD, Michael Durkin, MD, Kevin Hsueh, MD, Jennie H. Kwon, DO, and Andrej Spec, MD, assistant professors of medicine; Philip J. Budge, MD, PhD, Gerome Escota, MD, and Jennifer A. Philips, MD, PhD, associate professors of medicine; and Keith F. […]
Feldman, Khader, Philips elected to American Academy of Microbiology (Links to an external site)
Three researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have been elected to the American Academy of Microbiology in recognition of their scientific achievements and original contributions that have advanced the field of microbiology. The academy is an honorific leadership group within the American Society of Microbiology.
Researchers elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation (Links to an external site)
Five physician-scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have been elected members of the American Society for Clinical Investigation in recognition of original, creative and independent investigations in the clinical or allied sciences of medicine. The new members will be inducted April 8.
Dr. Philips gets Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Read more from the “Historic, hopeful moment arrives as COVID-19 vaccinations begin on Medical Campus” article by School of Medicine news release.