WashU Medicine Clinical Research Training Center

10/01/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate this accomplishment by KL2 alum Jacquelyn Benson, PhD! 👏

As Dr. Benson advances in her research, this grant will allow her to make a meaningful difference for patients and families impacted by Alzheimer's disease.

Read the full story below.

We invite you to take a moment to read the ICTS Success Story highlighting Jacquelyn Benson, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Palliative Medicine, who has recently been awarded funding from the National Institute on Aging.

This funding will be used to conduct a randomized controlled trial to test a 1:1, paraprofessional peer-delivered multicomponent support intervention for family caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Learn more about her work > https://icts.wustl.edu/icts-washu-investigator-and-former-kl2-scholar-awarded-funding-from-nia-to-support-family-caregivers-of-patients-living-with-alzheimers-disease/

09/29/2026

Looking to take the next step in your academic journey?

Join us at the WashU Graduate Programs Virtual Open House!

WashU is home to some of the nation's top-ranking graduate programs, and you'll discover many pathways leading to successful careers.

We look forward to connecting with you!

Register now: wustl.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/69013

The WashU Center for Career Engagement is hosting a virtual graduate recruitment fair on October 22.

Register today to learn more about our graduate programs, admissions requirements, and opportunities to receive an application fee waiver. ⤵

09/28/2026

Two days, one framework, three words changing how researchers share their science—And, But, Therefore.

Last week, the ABT Team brought so much energy to WashU's campus, leading a compelling keynote and thought-provoking workshops.

By challenging attendees' narrative intuition, they demonstrated exactly why this framework works.

A huge thanks to the ABTshare Project Team, Dr. Jay Piccirillo, the TL1 Program, the R25 Program, and the Center for Health & Science Communication at WashU Medicine Becker Library for making this visit possible.

Check out some highlights from the visit, and stay tuned for the full story!

09/17/2026

More than 2,000 Veterans receive care from the VA health system for cardiac amyloidosis.

This condition, caused by the buildup of abnormal proteins in the heart, can lead to heart failure and other serious health complications, making timely diagnosis and care critical.

In a recent study by MTPCI alum Joshua Mitchell, MD, MSCI and his team, they identified varying levels of provider comfort, staffing, and care pathways across VA facilities.

Read the full study to discover more insights.

A study co-authored by WashU Cardiovascular Division faculty members Joshua D. Mitchell, MD, MSCI, Ali Javaheri, MD, PhD, and Jonathan D. Moreno, MD, PhD, evaluated the availability and delivery of cardiac amyloidosis care across the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health system.

The study also included Amen B. Zelleke, MPH, a clinical research coordinator in the Javaheri lab at the WashU Center for Cardiovascular Research, and lead author Sang Gune K. Yoo, MD, a former WashU cardiology fellow. The findings were published in JACC: Advances.

Learn more > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/study-identifies-gaps-and-opportunities-in-cardiac-amyloidosis-care-for-veterans/

09/14/2026

We commend this KL2 alum for being awarded the distinguished designation of International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE) Fellow! 👏

ISPE Fellows are selected for their sustained leadership in the discipline, active contributions to the society, and high-impact scholarship.

Dr. Butler’s recognition reflects her exceptional leadership in applying epidemiologic study designs and real-world clinical data to advance the treatment and prevention of common infections.

Congratulations, Dr. Butler!

Congratulations to Anne Mobley Butler, PhD, MS, an Associate Professor of Medicine, on being named a Fellow of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE).

This recommendation by the ISPE Board of Directors reflects Dr. Butler's sustained and meaningful contributions of scholarship as well as substantial leadership in the discipline of pharmacoepidemiology.

Learn more about Dr. Butler's contributions to the field of > https://infectiousdiseases.wustl.edu/ispe-names-butler-as-fellow/

WashU Med Department of Medicine

09/07/2026

No Genomics in Medicine seminar today—Happy Labor Day! ☀️

We hope you'll join us for our upcoming seminars this month featuring Drs. Griffith, Haller, and Dickson.

Email [email protected] to register!

09/04/2026

KL2 alum Max Petersen, MD, PhD continues to make strides in metabolic research!

In a recent study, his team found that while three commonly recommended diets all result in weight loss, the keto diet provides additional benefits.

Discover how the ratio of carb, fat, and protein intake can impact metabolic health!

Not all diets are created equal — at least not for your liver. A WashU Medicine clinical trial compared three diets with different carb and fat ratios, and one delivered extra benefits for liver health and blood sugar control, beyond just weight loss. See the story > https://bit.ly/4hYEnPg

08/31/2026

Have you been wondering how to achieve success in research projects?

CRTC Director Nancy Sweitzer, MD, PhD, addressed this at last week's Career Development Seminar kick-off.

Takeaways 💡
▪️ Think hard about your research questions
▪️ Plan a path, not a study
▪️ Work on your writing skills
▪️ Build your network

What topics should we cover at upcoming seminars in the series?