WashU Medicine Clinical Research Training Center

08/05/2026

Have you ever wondered how genomics is shaping research and clinical practice of the 21st century? 🧬

This semester, we're exploring key topics across modern genomics, including AI, cellular therapies, and clinical genetics.

Join us for our virtual Fall Genomics in Medicine Seminar Series! Enroll by August 21 for academic credit, or attend individual sessions throughout the term.

Learn more and view the schedule: bit.ly/45vav53

08/03/2026

Earlier this summer, our 2026 ASPIRE trainees arrived on campus eager to learn, connect, and conduct research. At Final Presentations, they demonstrated incredible growth across research design, statistical analysis, and scientific communication, and we were truly impressed!🧪✨

A huge thank you to ASPIRE Director Jay Piccirillo, MD, FACS, Course Director Dorina Kallogjeri, MD, MPH, and Teaching Assistant Sandra Dimitri, MD, MPH, as well as all of our Washington University in St. Louis mentors and lab teams who guided these bright trainees.

Congratulations to our 2026 cohort—we can’t wait to see where your research journey takes you next!

Full story: bit.ly/455IpO7

07/31/2026

Last week, we gathered to celebrate the second cohort of Clinical Research Professional Apprentices!

After 240 hours of classroom learning and 2,000 hours of hands-on experience, Mounia El Kalai and Harmon Kreuger successfully completed the program. 🎉

Reaching this milestone would not be possible without support from their host departments—WashU Medicine Department of Surgery (Mounia) and Department of Anesthesiology (Harmon)—along with the Center for Clinical Studies.

Congratulations, Mounia and Harmon! We're excited to see the next steps you take as Clinical Research Professionals.

07/29/2026

This distinguished professorship is well deserved! 👏

As the ICTS Director, Dr. Powderly is constantly seeking new opportunities to improve training efforts, cultivate interdisciplinary collaboration, and advance clinical and translational science.

Congrats, Dr. Powderly!

The Department of Medicine is pleased to announce that Dr. William G. Powderly will be named the Larry J. Shapiro Distinguished Professor in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences in the Department of Medicine.

Dr. Powderly is currently the Dr. J. William Campbell Professor of Medicine and Director of the Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS), and Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Science at Washington University School of Medicine (WashU Medicine).

Dr. Powderly is recognized as an outstanding mentor and leader for faculty development and training programs and has served on the editorial boards of multiple major infectious diseases journals. He has played a major role in leading the Division of Infectious Diseases and expanding clinical trials and clinical and translational research at WashU Medicine.

Read more> https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/william-g-powderly-md-larry-j-shapiro-distinguished-professor-in-interdisciplinary-health-sciences/

07/27/2026

The is excited to announce CLNV 5000: Responsible Conduct of Research, a NEW one-credit course that fulfills NIH and NSF Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training requirements while cultivating the knowledge and skills needed to conduct research with integrity.

Participants will develop decision-making and communication skills for navigating real-world research challenges while building awareness of the resources that support responsible research practices.

Register by August 21, 2026.

Learn more: bit.ly/4wlv6F9

07/22/2026

A remarkable achievement by an extraordinary individual! 👏

Dr. Geng is a Course Director for Dissemination and Implementation in the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation and has mentored many scholars over the years.

We're so fortunate to have him in our community.

Congrats, Dr. Geng!

The Department of Medicine is pleased to announce that Elvin H. Geng, MD, MPH, Division of Infectious Diseases, has been appointed the Virginia Minnich Distinguished Professor of Medicine.

Dr. Geng exemplifies the qualities this endowed professorship recognizes, including outstanding clinically impactful research and transformative leadership in education and mentoring.

Over the past 15 years, Dr. Geng’s research program has provided new fundamental insights in the areas of health systems improvement and implementation science to address improving outcomes for people living with HIV and other chronic conditions. His research has been transformational and improved healthcare delivery and health care outcomes for vulnerable patients with chronic conditions around the world.

Read more> https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/elvin-h-geng-md-mph-virginia-minnich-distinguished-professor-of-medicine/

07/20/2026

Whether cultivating new connections, exploring complex scientific questions, or sharing research discoveries, our trainees and scholars embrace opportunities that strengthen their development as future leaders in medicine. ✨

Learn how researchers are representing our institution and engaging with the broader research community: bit.ly/3T1s8an

07/17/2026

The fall semester will be here before we know it! 📅

Take the next step in your research career by enrolling in clinical investigation courses.

Coming soon: a new Responsible Conduct of Research course! Stay tuned for more details.

At the , our trainees develop skills in clinical investigation, work alongside experienced researchers, and engage in conversations shaping their field.

Register by August 1 for Fall 2026 courses. 📝

Contact [email protected] to learn more or enroll!

07/07/2026

Please join us in celebrating KL2 and MTPCI alum Amy Riek, MD for this remarkable achievement! 👏

Her unwavering commitment to teaching and supporting future physicians is having a profound impact on our community and helping shape the future of medicine. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Dr. Amy Riek on being selected as the 2026 Endocrinology Teaching Attending of the Year, an honor voted on by the Internal Medicine Residency class. This marks the third consecutive year Dr. Riek has received this recognition, reflecting her exceptional dedication to teaching, mentorship, and excellence in patient care. Her commitment to educating and inspiring future physicians continues to make a lasting impact.