Congratulations to Drs. Babcock, Bailey, Dubberke, Kirmani, Lawrence, Powderly, Presti, and Reno for making the 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list. The Top Doctors® selection process is entirely merit-based. Doctors cannot pay to be listed. These doctors are best-in-class healthcare providers, embodying excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills. More information can be […]| Division of Infectious Diseases
Anne Mobley Butler, PhD, MS, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at WashU Medicine, was senior author of a study published in JAMA Network Open about the incidence of serious perinatal outcomes when treated for a urinary tract infection (UTI) during pregnancy . Co-authors include Michael Durkin, MD, MPH, Associate Professor […] The post Anne Mobley Butler, PhD, MS, reveals antibiotics in first trimester may raise risk of birth defects appeared first on Div...| Division of Infectious Diseases | Washington University in St. Louis
Dr. Mittal, PhD was promoted to assistant professor of medicine, infectious diseases division. Dr. Mittal specializes in the intricate dynamics of host-pathogen interactions, with a particular emphasis on the innate immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). Dr. Mittal’s work continues to advance our understanding of TB pathogenesis and immune evasion mechanisms, providing valuable insights that […] The post Three faculty recently promoted to assistant professors appeared first ...| Division of Infectious Diseases | Washington University in St. Louis
Barbara W. Trautner, MD, PhD joined WashU Medicine as the Co-Chief of the Infectious Diseases (ID) Division and professor of medicine in the Department of Medicine, effective July 1, 2025. In her role, Dr. Trautner will work closely with Dr. Jennifer Philips, MD, PhD, the Theodore and Bertha Bryan Professor of Medicine and Co-Chief of […] The post Welcome Barbara Trautner, MD, PhD, Co-Chief of the Infectious Diseases Division! appeared first on Division of Infectious Diseases.| Division of Infectious Diseases | Washington University in St. Louis
Two recent studies from WashU Medicine reveal that two vulnerable populations — children and recently pregnant women — face disparities in access to treatment for hepatitis C infection, putting them at risk of long-term health problems. The post Study led by Megan Curtis, MD and Caroline Cary, medical student, shows Hepatitis C treatment not reaching some at-risk populations appeared first on Division of Infectious Diseases.| Division of Infectious Diseases | Washington University in St. Louis
We welcome Temitope Ojo, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases.Dr. Temitope Ojo joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Assistant Professor in July of 2025. She graduated from the New York University School of Global Public Health with a PhD in Public Health. She has […] The post Dr. Temitope Ojo Joins the Infectious Diseases Division appeared first on Division of Infectious Diseases.| Division of Infectious Diseases | Washington University in St. Louis
Dr. Olufunto Olusanya joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Assistant Professor in July of 2025. She is a physician, implementation scientist, and epidemiologist with over 17 years of clinical experience and 12 years of impactful research expertise. Dr. Olusanya’s expertise allows her to investigate innovative methods blending community […] The post Dr. Olufunto Olusanya joins the Infectious Diseases Division appeared first on Division of Infectiou...| Division of Infectious Diseases | Washington University in St. Louis
Eugenia Miranti, MD recently joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Assistant Professor. She received her medical degree from Northwestern University. Dr. Miranti specializes in clinical infectious diseases and healthcare epidemiology. She is particularly interested in ambulatory infection prevention and emerging infectious diseases. While originally from Chicago, Dr. Miranti […] The post Dr. Eugenia Miranti Joins the Infectious Diseases Division appe...| Division of Infectious Diseases | Washington University in St. Louis
At the Washington University in St. Louis Board of Trustees meeting May 2, numerous faculty members were appointed, promoted or granted tenure, with tenure effective July 1. Among them are Anne Mobley Butler, PhD and Aloke Mody, MD. Dr. Butler has been promoted to associate professor of medicine with tenure. Dr. Butler is a pharmacoepidemiologist […]| Division of Infectious Diseases
The Spark Change Award honors leaders who catalyze transformation—not only through bold ideas, but also through the daily, persistent work of creating more inclusive, just communities. Julia was nominated by colleagues and selected by the Spark Change Award Selection Committee to be one of two inaugural recipients of this award. The “Spark Change” award recognizes […]| Division of Infectious Diseases
Dr. Boon is a professor of Medicine, Molecular Microbiology and Pathology and Immunology at Washington University. He specializes in basic research on RNA viruses, with a special focus on emerging virus such as influenza virus, Bourbon virus and SARS-CoV-2. His laboratory is developing animal models for SARS-CoV-2 and Bourbon virus that are used to evaluate […]| Division of Infectious Diseases
Nathanial Nolan is an instructor in Medicine at the Veteran’s Health Administration in St. Louis. Dr. Nolan specializes in clinical medicine and education, with a special focus on marginalized populations, including patients who use drugs and patients who are unhoused. His research has focused on infection prevention in homeless shelters and managing infections in people […]| Division of Infectious Diseases
The Washington University Bridge to Health Program provides additional services to patients who inject drugs and are admitted to the hospital with invasive infections. Patients in the program have FREE access to health coaches, mental health services, clinical case management, transportation and medication assistance (if eligible) and connection to care after treatment of the infection […]| Division of Infectious Diseases