Pappu installed as Gene K. Beare Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Rohit V. Pappu, an internationally renowned researcher in biomolecular condensates and intrinsically disordered proteins, was installed Oct. 9 as the Gene K. Beare Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the McKelvey School of Engineering.
Biotech industry leader to helm WashU drug development accelerator
Shripad Bhagwat, a drug development expert with decades of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, has been named the inaugural senior director of the university’s Needleman Program for Innovation and Commercialization.
Cordell Institute appoints new faculty co-director
The university’s Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine & Law announced the appointment of a new faculty co-director from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Richard Cote, MD, the Edward Mallinckrodt Professor of Pathology.
Hunstad named inaugural Strauss Professor
David A. Hunstad, MD, a respected pediatric infectious diseases specialist and a national leader in pediatric research training, has been named the inaugural Arnold W. Strauss, MD, Endowed Professor for Mentoring at the School of Medicine.
Advancing public health at Washington University
The university has started the process to identify the inaugural dean of the new School of Public Health, planned its annual public health conference and announced a new Assembly Series speaker.
Levin installed as a George William and Irene Koechig Freiberg Professor of Biology
Petra Levin, a professor of biology in Arts & Sciences, was installed as a George William and Irene Koechig Freiberg Professor of Biology in a Sept. 19 ceremony held in Holmes Lounge. Her installation address was titled “The Environment Matters.”
Brozanski installed as inaugural Gould professor of pediatric quality and safety
Beverly Brozanski, MD, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been named the inaugural Susan and James C. Gould Professor of Pediatric Quality and Safety.
Miller-Thomas, Shokeen appointed to roles at MIR
Michelle M. Miller-Thomas, MD, and Monica Shokeen, associate professors of radiology, have been appointed to two new vice chair positions for the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at the School of Medicine.
Center for Career Engagement directors appointed
Three new directors have been appointed within the Center for Career Engagement, announced Anna Gonzalez, vice chancellor for student affairs.
Dharnidharka installed as Hartmann Professor of Pediatrics
Vikas R. Dharnidharka, MD, a professor of pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been installed as the Alexis F. Hartmann Sr., MD, Professor of Pediatrics. He was installed in August on the Medical Campus.
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