Author: Brittney Wheeler

John and Alison Ferring were honored with the 2022 Jane and Whitney Harris St. Louis Community Service Award in June.

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have found that as people who smoke cigarettes attempt to quit, some move to e-cigarettes, but such people often become dual nicotine users, smoking and vaping. Researchers found that smoking-cessation treatments can help such users quit.

The American Society of Hematology has honored John Atkinson, MD, the Samuel Grant Professor of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, for his significant contributions to the field of hematology.

Deanna Barch, chair and professor of psychological and brain sciences, has been named vice dean of research in Arts & Sciences. Her new role took effect July 1.

Timothy J. Ley, MD, at the School of Medicine, has been honored by the American Society of Hematology with the Henry Stratton Medal for outstanding contributions to hematology. Ley also recently was honored by France’s Fondation ARC for cancer research.

Michael J. Holtzman, MD, the Selma and Herman Seldin Professor of Medicine and director of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the School of Medicine, received a $2.5 million grant from the Department of Defense for work toward a novel drug to treat lung disease.

Sándor J. Kovács, PhD, MD, a professor of medicine and of cell biology and physiology at the School of Medicine, has been elected an honorary member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.

The Division of Physician-Scientists at the School of Medicine has selected three physicians for its third class of Dean’s Scholars.

A National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to Washington University School of Medicine will support research into understanding lung cancer recurrence.

The St. Louis Business Journal has recognized Anthony T. Dao, MD, an instructor in the Division of Hospital Medicine at the School of Medicine, with a Business of Pride Award.