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We look forward to celebrating the graduates of our M.D. program on Friday, May 15, at 11 a.m. at Chaifetz Arena. youtube.com/live/OkPXU65u7…

✨Grateful for the women who lead, inspire, and elevate those around them.🤲🏽 🌸 March was Women’s History Month. As the month comes to a close, I found myself reflecting on the incredible women I have the privilege to work with every day. 🫶 Looking back through recent photos from early 2026, I’m reminded of the depth of talent, leadership, and commitment across this community. These snapshots capture only a small glimpse of the colleagues who consistently inspire me. 🙏🏽 I am truly grateful to be surrounded by such strong, resilient, and inspiring women who are advancing care, lifting one another up, and making a lasting impact for our patients and communities. 💫 Proud, energized, and grateful to be part of this community. 💫 🤝🏽 @AlizaAnwarMemo1 | @HoujeijNourhan | @renginels | @KanaHelloKidney | @JerriDeitch | @raniafarhat88 | @UchennaAgbim | @amywaterman | @SuperChaperone | @kathdavisr | @KidneyBea_n | @kittinamejia | @caseycan | @lrussell6868 | @Kashawna__ | @itsglendar | @CunningBeans | @SSMHealthSTL | @SSMHealth | @umsl | @slusom 🏥🩺 🌸 #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInMedicine #Leadership #Gratitude #Colleagues #Teamwork 🫶🌷

Researchers at Saint Louis University School of Medicine say deaths from alcohol-related liver disease have surged in recent years, and the increase is hitting people without a college degree the hardest. loom.ly/Fnyk51Y

Congratulations to Dr. Sean Goretzke of Saint Louis School of Medicine on his recognition from @Emerson-News as a 2025 Excellence in Teaching Awards honoree! #ExcellenceInTeaching

Study Spotlight: SLU & WashU researchers found no rise in ER visits after psychedelics like psilocybin were decriminalized. In fact, hospitalizations declined through 2023. As policy shifts and FDA explores psilocybin for depression, this data offers reassurance—while reminding us to protect vulnerable populations. 🔗 Read more

A new study from SLU School of Medicine reveals that individuals with frequent heartburn- clinically known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - have a higher chance of being diagnosed with alcohol use disorder within two years. #HealthResearch #SLUMedicine loom.ly/iqlTty0

🌟 Introducing PIONEER: Pediatric Intestinal Rehabilitation Symposium. Join us for a premier multidisciplinary conference dedicated to transforming care for children with intestinal failure. #PIONEERSymposium #PediatricGI #SLUSOM #InterdisciplinaryMedicine

🩺 SLU CME Symposium: Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Mark your calendars! Register here: loom.ly/HBAGEQ8 #SLUSOM #CME2025 #PulmonaryMedicine #AsthmaCare #COPDManagement

We are proud to announce our first semiannual CME pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine symposium at @SLUHospital for a discussion on #Asthma and #COPD! @slusom ✅ Registration is free!!

🫶🌍 The #WorldTransplantCongress (#WTC2025) was an inspiring week of innovation, collaboration & discovery. From world-class symposia to thought-provoking oral & poster presentations and dynamic breakout sessions, it was a true celebration of progress in #TransplantPractice.🎤 🌟 I was proud to represent @SSMHealthSTL alongside dedicated colleagues from across the 🇺🇸 ➕🌍. 🤝🏽 Each time I walk into a transplant congress, it feels like meeting family — reconnecting with a #community of colleagues, collaborators & friends who share a passion for advancing the field. 🙌🏾 💙 With so many impactful sessions and events, it will take🕰️to share it all — but I’m starting with 📸s from the welcome reception ➕ informal conference connections. 📸 More to follow...😊🙏🏽 🫶 🌍 #Collaboration #Transplanation #OrganDonation | @AST_info | @ASTSChimera | @ttsorg | @wisit661 | @OscarGarciaMD| @MichelleJTx | @NiederhausSilke |@jschaenman | @OscarGarciaMD | @drvivekkute | @vwhitta | @henryrandall60 | @drirfanagha | @LorrindaD | @silvishah | @SSMHealth | @slusom | @SLUResearch🦋💙💚

The SLU Vaccine Center is enrolling health volunteers in Yellow Fever vaccine clinical trial. #SLUMedResearch loom.ly/689hUUo

Welcome to the over 130 new physicians 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ who started their residencies this week and joined @SSMHealth & @slusom! This impressive cohort brings fresh perspectives, diverse experiences, & an incredible dedication to patient care, research, & learning.

The Institute of Translational Neuroscience at SLU, in collaboration with WashU Pain Center and the Center for Clinical Pharmacology, proudly presents the 2nd St. Louis Translational Pain Research Forum (STL-TPRF)! Join us in growing the vibrant pain research community across the Midwest. Registration: $100 for PIs, $25 for trainees. Learn more and sign up: stl-tprf2023.my.canva.site/stl-tprf2025

Each quarter we recognize residents & fellows that deliver exceptional, humanistic, and patient-centered care. Congrats to our most recent Humanistic Healer award winner, Dr. Joshua Samec! 🎉 @slurheum

SLU's Center for Vaccine Development seeks healthy adult volunteers for a clinical trial to study the safety and immune response elicited by a new investigational vaccine for West Nile virus. Learn more

Saint Louis University Vaccine Center Recruits Healthy Participants for Flu Human Challenge Study. loom.ly/4IiE1kg

Sarah George, M.D., professor of infectious diseases, allergy and immunology and researcher in SLU's Center for Vaccine Development, serves as principal investigator of a new clinical trial to develop a vaccine for West Nile virus. #SLUSOMResearch #ClinicalResearch loom.ly/jecsRlc

On March 12th, Dr Salvemini delivered the National Institute of Health (NIH) Director's Lecture in Bethesda, the highest-profile lecture program at NIH. The title of her talk was "Considering neuropathic pain states as "sphingopathies" amenable to sphingolipid-based therapies".

SLU Researcher Named 2025 Class of Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors. Silviya Zustiak, PhD, is recognized for her patented technology related to the fabrication of hydrogel materials for drug and biotherapeutic discovery, delivery, and controlled release.

Earlier this month, Dean Jacobs, Dr. Montano, and Dr. Hoft visited the Institute of Medicine Science at the University of Tokyo. During their visit, they delivered a presentation to the research staff, showcasing the SLU School of Medicine.