John T. Milliken Department of Medicine
Researchers in the Division of Nephrology are using a state-of-the-art technique called single-cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq) to take kidney biopsy interpretation to a whole new level. Their study, recently published in JASN, presents the first scRNA-seq analysis of a human kidney allograft biopsy. Instructor of Medicine Haojia Wu, PhD, and Assistant Professor of Medicine Andrew Malone, […]
Congratulations to Seth Goldberg, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, the first recipient of the division’s Nathan Hellman Memorial Teaching Award in Nephrology. The Division of Nephrology was recently honored to receive a generous donation from former nephrology fellow Richard Hellman, MD, and his wife, Patricia, to establish the new teaching award. Dr. […]
Two years ago, Dr. Anitha Vijayan, Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, became part of a collaborative effort of the ASN and CDC to eliminate infections in dialysis facilities – an initiative meant to be attained within three years. Now, two-thirds of the way into the project, Dr. Vijayan reports that, “It is going well! […]
Please welcome our new Senior Departmental Accounting Assistant, Adriane Randolph, who will be handling the purchasing and accounting functions for the Division of Nephrology. Adriane has a BS in Business-Accounting from Lindenwood University, St. Louis, MO, and is a member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society. She comes to us from the Division […]
Renal fibrosis, a hallmark of chronic kidney disease (CKD), is characterized by the accumulation of excess extracellular matrix proteins secreted by myofibroblasts. Unfortunately, there are no anti-fibrotic drugs approved for treatment of CKD. A new study headed by researchers in the Humphreys Laboratory in the Division of Nephrology at Washington University, however, is laying the […]
Celia Dehn has been in a very good mood lately. She has been bright, chipper, and smiling way more than usual. Retirement looks good on her. As the Senior Department Accounting Assistant, Celia has handled the purchasing/accounting functions for the Division of Nephrology for the past two years. Her last day is September 4, 2018. […]
WU nephrologist fellow Miraie Wardi learned a lot more than just the business and economic aspects of nephrology when she attended the Nephrology Business Leadership University (NBLU) event this year. The program, specifically designed for 2nd year nephrology fellows graduating in 2019, helps fellows plan for their future in nephrology as they transition from training […]
The Division of Nephrology bids a fond farewell to research technician Rajees Varghese, who will be entering the Master’s Program in Medical Physiology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, this fall. “I’m excited to join the program and begin a new chapter in my life as I make my way towards medical school,” […]
The Division of Nephrology welcomes Melissa Vath, BSN, RN, and Fabrienne (Fae) Harper, BSN, RN, to the Renal Outpatient Office, located in the Center for Advanced Medicine. Ms. Vath joins us as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator. Melissa’s nursing career began in 2013 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in the Gynecologic Oncology unit. A year later, she […]
If you were anywhere on the BJC campus in the month of June 2018, you couldn’t help but notice the multitude of people wearing shirts emblazoned with the word Epic1. They were everywhere! And we were lucky that they were here in force. These were members of the team ensuring the successful implementation of the […]