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Please welcome Thayse Brüggemann, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Pulmonary & Critical ...
08/14/2026

Please welcome Thayse Brüggemann, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine.⁠
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Dr. Brüggemann research focuses on the mechanistic basis of lung inflammation and its resolution, with a particular emphasis on allergic lung inflammation. She integrates experimental models of disease, immunology, and lipid mediator biology with emerging technologies such as spatial transcriptomics to define pathways that regulate immune cell function and tissue homeostasis.⁠
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Learn more about Dr. Brüggemann via the link > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/dr-thayse-bruggemann-joins-the-department-of-medicine/

This week's Senior Resident Grand Rounds speakers were:⁠⁠Ryan Di**le, MD and⁠Karoliina Yang, MD⁠PGY-3 Internal Medicine ...
08/14/2026

This week's Senior Resident Grand Rounds speakers were:⁠
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Ryan Di**le, MD and⁠
Karoliina Yang, MD⁠
PGY-3 Internal Medicine Residents⁠
Department of Medicine⁠
Washington University in St. Louis⁠

The presentation is now available for viewing on our YouTube Channel. We invite you to watch and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our channel to keep updated on new videos. ⁠
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The CME department announced their transition to the CloudCME data management platform. This upgrade will streamline your CME experience with several key enhancements. You must complete your profile on the CME site in order to receive SME credit. Instructions are located on the DOM website.⁠
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Click the link for more information > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/education/grand-rounds/

New research from the Department of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases - Mitreva lab explores how a bacterial endo...
08/14/2026

New research from the Department of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases - Mitreva lab explores how a bacterial endosymbiont of the liver fluke Fasciola hepatica varies across regions in the Americas and Europe. ⁠
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There was a notable association between Neorickettsia infection and triclabendazole resistance in a region of Peru, despite low genetic diversity and strong geographic structure.
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Learn how these findings may help explain how drug resistance emerges in specific settings via the link > https://infectiousdiseases.wustl.edu/mitreva-lab-research-suggests-microbial-partners-may-affect-parasite-biology-and-treatment-outcomes/

Please welcome Andrea Davis, Assistant Professor of Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medic...
08/13/2026

Please welcome Andrea Davis, Assistant Professor of Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine.⁠
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Dr. Davis’s clinical and research interests focus on the management of asthma and other chronic pulmonary diseases during pregnancy. Her work examines the safety and effectiveness of advanced asthma therapies, including biologic agents, in pregnant patients, with the goal of improving maternal and fetal outcomes.

She collaborates closely with colleagues in Maternal–Fetal Medicine and Allergy/Immunology to advance multidisciplinary care and address critical evidence gaps in the management of moderate-to-severe asthma in pregnancy.
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Learn more about Dr. Davis via the link > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/dr-andrea-davis-joins-the-department-of-medicine/

From welcoming new faculty and trainees to celebrating national recognition and leadership appointments, the latest DOM ...
08/13/2026

From welcoming new faculty and trainees to celebrating national recognition and leadership appointments, the latest DOM Insider is filled with reasons to be proud of our Department of Medicine community.

Highlights include:

170+ faculty named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors®

50+ new faculty welcomed to the department

New professorship appointments recognizing outstanding contributions to research and patient care

A featured spotlight on Barbara Trautner, MD, PhD

Announcement of Robert E. Schwartz, MD, PhD, as the next Chief of Gastroenterology

Read the latest issue and celebrate the people advancing patient care, research, and education across WashU Medicine.
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Click the link > https://t.e2ma.net/webview/ntujnq/1dc432c57392faf47a807f24aed2ca22

Reserve your spot for the Road to Success Faculty Development Seminar held on September 03, 2026 – September 04, 2026.Ro...
08/13/2026

Reserve your spot for the Road to Success Faculty Development Seminar held on September 03, 2026 – September 04, 2026.

Roads to Success is a 1.5-day seminar that helps prepare faculty to teach in inpatient and outpatient settings, prioritize wellness in the work environment, and navigate career paths and the WashU promotions process. The seminar utilizes a mix of interactive lectures and small group breakout sessions and is a wonderful opportunity to meet and collaborate with fellow faculty from across the Department of Medicine.

Learn more > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/events/event/road-to-success-seminar-faculty-development-seminar/

Plan to attend the Department of Medicine Office of Faculty Development New Faculty Orientation on Wednesday, August 26t...
08/12/2026

Plan to attend the Department of Medicine Office of Faculty Development New Faculty Orientation on Wednesday, August 26th, 2026 from 8am to 11am.

Location: Great Room A & B – Eric P. Newman Education Center

Presented by: Office of Faculty Development

All new or recently hired faculty in the Department of Medicine are required to attend. Breakfast provided.

Registration details > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/events/event/2026-new-faculty-orientation/

Please welcome Bassam AlHamer, MB B*h BAO, Instructor in Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism ...
08/12/2026

Please welcome Bassam AlHamer, MB B*h BAO, Instructor in Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research.⁠
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Throughout his fellowship training, he has cultivated a strong commitment to medical education. As a Measey Medical Education Fellow, he designed and implemented a dedicated lipidology curriculum for endocrinology fellows, addressing a recognized gap in subspecialty training in the evaluation and management of dyslipidemias.

He has taught broadly across the undergraduate and graduate medical education continuum. Dr. AlHamer looks forward to continuing to teach and mentor trainees while building a clinical and academic practice in lipidology and preventive cardiometabolic medicine at Washington University in St. Louis.
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Learn more about Dr. AlHamer via the link > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/dr-bassam-alhamer-joins-the-department-of-medicine/

Register to attend the 19th Annual Multidisciplinary Research Conference held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026. This year...
08/12/2026

Register to attend the 19th Annual Multidisciplinary Research Conference held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026. This year's theme is: Transforming Health Care: Informatics. Insights. Impact.

Abstracts are sought from novice-to-expert clinicians and researchers that highlight research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement/process improvement projects aimed at impacting positive changes in health care. Abstract preparation assistance is available. Abstract submission deadline: Aug. 17, 2026

Hosted by Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing

Learn more > https://icts.wustl.edu/events/event/19th-annual-multidisciplinary-research-conference/

Please welcome Xingbin Ai, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Me...
08/11/2026

Please welcome Xingbin Ai, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine.⁠
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Dr. Ai’s long-term research interest is pathogenesis of lung diseases that affect infants and young children. Dr. Ai has over 70 peer-reviewed papers published by high-profile journals, including Immunity, AJRCCM, JCI. Dr. Ai is devoted to mentoring and training. Dr. Ai has been an active member of institutional training grants and training committees for trainees and served as the Director of Basic Research in the Division of Newborn Medicine at MGH between 2021-2025.
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Learn more about Dr. Ai via the link > https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/dr-xingbin-ai-joins-the-department-of-medicine/

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