WashU Medicine Clinical Research Training Center

05/08/2026

Join us in celebrating alumni Suzanne Schindler, MD, PhD; Christopher Smyser, MD; and Sidharth (Sid) Puram, MD, PhD on their recent election to the American Society for Clinical Investigation!

This distinguished honor stems from their commitment to advancing medicine through research, clinical care, and medical education. We’re so proud of these alumni!

Learn more: bit.ly/4ubrSD2

05/05/2026

Glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer, and this DDFRCS alum is seeking to change the outcomes.

Congratulations to Dr. Chheda for earning this impressive award! We look forward to following the progression of his novel therapeutic approach.

Milan G. Chheda, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Oncology at WashU Medicine and brain tumor specialist at Siteman Cancer Center — has been awarded a nearly $1.5 million grant from the Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation to advance brain cancer research.

The three-year award will significantly advance a unique viral-based immunotherapy for glioblastoma, a lethal brain cancer that typically results in death within two years.

Learn more about his work > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/grant-furthers-novel-therapeutic-approach-to-glioblastoma/

05/04/2026

Looking for an enriching summer learning experience? Enroll in our 3-week Bench Fundamentals for Translational Research course! ☀️🔬

This course combines online instruction with hands-on application to introduce fellows-in-training and future physician scientists to the core principles of scientific investigation.

Priority enrollment deadline: Jul. 1, 2026

Learn more: bit.ly/3HOnLd7

05/01/2026

This recent comparative study has the potential to change antibiotic prescribing patterns!

We're incredibly proud of these KL2 alumni, who are investigating the safety and effectiveness of commonly prescribed antibiotics. Keep up the great work, Drs. Butler and Durkin!

Acute sinusitis is the leading cause for adults in the U.S. to be prescribed antibiotics, yet there has been no clear consensus on which antibiotic should be used for uncomplicated cases.

Anne Mobley Butler, PhD, MS, and Michael Durkin, MD, MPH, co-authored a large national study that may change how doctors treat uncomplicated acute sinus infections among adults.

Published in JAMA and presented at , this work suggests a preferred choice for uncomplicated adult sinusitis and highlights the power of using large data to guide everyday prescribing.

Learn more about the study's findings and potential next steps > https://infectiousdiseases.wustl.edu/uncomplicated-acute-sinusitis-antibiotic-treatments-butler-durkin-study/

04/27/2026

Please join us in celebrating this MTPCI alum for this incredible achievement. Congratulations, Dr. Wall! 👏

🌟 2026 Dean's Impact Award Recipient 3/3

Lindley Wall, MD, MSc, is shaping the future of care for children with rare orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Wall is an international leader in the care of children with congenital upper extremity differences – advancing both treatment and understanding of these complex conditions. Through global collaboration, patient registries, and more than 90 high-impact publications, her work is helping define best practices while bringing a stronger patient- and family-centered lens to care.

Her impact is felt not only in the operating room, but in how the field approaches outcomes, quality of life, and long-term care for these patients.

04/22/2026

Our KL2 and TL1 trainees are in Milwaukee this week at the 2026 Association for Clinical and Translational Science Conference: learning, networking, and showcasing their research. ✨

Yesterday, TL1 trainee Mohamed Jama proudly represented WashU Medicine in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition!

Stay tuned for more!

04/08/2026

Following the success of last week's ABT Narrative Framework keynote, we're excited to announce a special follow-up workshop open to all!

Discover how to apply the ABT Narrative Framework to the real world of NIH proposal writing.

Randy Olson, PhD will cover the core ABT principles of narrative, framing, and the powerful IF/THEN tool. Dianna Padilla, PhD will bring it into the specifics of proposal writing, with insights from the business world, examples of successful proposals, and the 6 most common proposal mistakes that the ABT directly addresses.

Don't miss it! Register: bit.ly/47MHcwZ

04/07/2026

We applaud this alum for his continued dedication to advancing asthma care. His publication highlights how the adoption of evidence-based approaches has the potential to improve outcomes for millions of patients with asthma.

Keep up the great work, Dr. Krings!

James Krings, MD, MSCI, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, was recently published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

The study, “A New Approach to Reliever Therapy in Asthma: Implications of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guideline”.

Link for more > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/krings-published-in-annals-of-internal-medicine/

04/02/2026

Last week's In Our Words event was powerful! ✨

TL1 trainee Christopher Noda, MD and other members of the WashU Medicine community shared moving stories and visual art on gratitude. Thankful to the Bernard Becker Library and Office of Education for hosting.

04/01/2026

Mary Mullen, MD and Siyan “Stewart” Cao, MD, PhD have been named Young Physician-Scientist Awardees by the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI)!

We’re proud of these exceptional alumni who are advancing research in their fields so early in their careers. 👏

Early-career physician-scientists recognized for research achievements

04/01/2026

Apply now for advanced training opportunities in Clinical Investigation!

Through these programs you'll learn to:
- Develop effective research projects
- Collect, analyze, and summarize data
- Consider relevant ethical and legal issues
- Write grants and manuscripts

Want to learn more about the Mentored Training Program in Clinical Investigation or Master of Science in Clinical Investigation? Visit our website, or email us at [email protected]!

Take the next step in your career! These programs are designed to advance your training in clinical investigation through didactic coursework and structured mentorship.

Apply by April 15!

Mentored Training Program in Clinical Investigation >> bit.ly/3ozMrwk
Master of Science in Clinical Investigation >> bit.ly/3mNshyl