Moe Mahjoub, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Renal Division) and Assistant Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology, has been awarded a five-year $1.72 million grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) to fund a research project titled “Centrosome dysfunction in polycystic kidney disease.” Cystic kidney diseases encompass a spectrum […]
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Diversity and Inclusion at Washington University School of Medicine
Recent racially motivated incidents at the University of Missouri-Columbia are not unique to that institution and could happen on any campus in the country. For Washington University School of Medicine, they are a stark reminder of the importance of continuing our longstanding and sincere commitment to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, students and […]
Division of Nephrology Alumni and Friends Gather at ASN in San Diego
Alumni and Friends of the Washington University Division of Nephrology gathered at a reception held during the American Society of Nephrology Annual Meeting in San Diego, California. Over 100 attendees enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues. We hope to see you at the 2016 reception in Chicago! Fellows, past and present.
Marcos Rothstein, MD Honored at NKF Gala
On Saturday November 14, the National Kidney Foundation held their 29th annual gala in downtown St. Louis. Our own Marcos Rothstein, MD and his wife Cathy served as physician chair of this festive event with the goal of raising funds to benefit the National Kidney Foundation. Titled “The Speakeasy Soireé,” guests arrived in swanky 1920’s […]
Renal Faculty Recognized with Teaching Awards
On October 27, 2015, Steven Cheng, MD, Seth Goldberg, MD and Will Ross MD, MPH were all honored at the Washington University School of Medicine Distinguished Service Teaching Awards Ceremony. Each year medical students vote on these awards, and the Division of Nephrology received more of them than any division in the Department of Medicine. […]