The Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) at WashU Medicine has been awarded a prestigious NIH PRIDE R25 grant valued at $1.6 million. This grant is designed to bolster educational initiatives aimed at engaging postbaccalaureate students in biomedical and behavioral research, with a particular focus on diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic (DEM) diseases. The four-year Postbaccalaureate Research Program in […]
We are thrilled to have so many alumni and program leaders from the WashU Medicine Clinical Research Training Center featured in the 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® roster, recently shared by the WashU Medicine Department of Medicine. This distinction highlights their superior standards in healthcare delivery. Cardiovascular Diseases Joshua Mitchell, MD, MSCI, FACC, FICOSMTPCI alum […]
The Advanced Summer Program for Investigation and Research Education (ASPIRE) spans just eight weeks, and for the 2026 ASPIRE students, the summer program has already come to an end. In that short time, however, this exceptional group of researchers developed new skills, deepened their passion for medical research, and made a lasting impact. This year’s […]
After 240 hours of classroom learning and 2,000 hours of hands-on experience, our second cohort of Clinical Research Professional (CRP) Apprentices has successfully completed the program! A huge congratulations to this year’s graduates: Harmon Kreuger and Mounia El Kalai. We would also like to acknowledge the dedication of WashU Medicine departments and centers that make […]
Every year, top researchers and rising leaders from across the nation gather at conferences and meetings aimed at advancing medicine. When bright minds come together in one space, these professionals can learn about ongoing research efforts, discuss challenges within the scientific community, and build connections for future collaborations. Throughout the past year, numerous scholars and […]
Earlier this month, the WashU Medicine Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) welcomed our newest trainees. For some, it was their first time on the Medical Campus, and for others, it was their first time in St. Louis. Regardless, our newest cohort of trainees for the Advanced Summer Program for Investigation and Research Education (ASPIRE) and […]
Throughout the academic year, scholars work relentlessly to elevate their learning and support their peers, mentors show up day after day ready to provide guidance to their mentees, and course directors engage scholars in labs and classrooms with dynamic training. This strong community is central to the success of programs at WashU Medicine, and it […]
Nothing in science makes sense except in the light of good communication. At WashU Medicine it is our mission to move beyond conventional thinking to transform healthcare, AND our institution is filled with bright and bold researchers and physician-scientists who can accomplish that. If they can effectively communicate their science, then these healthcare professionals can […]
TL1 trainee Amanda Gilbert, PhD identified approaches for forming and strengthening community-based partnerships that support the successful integration of home visiting health programs aimed at preventing chronic disease in mothers.
KL2 Scholar Nicholas Szoko, MD, PhD collaborated with young people and community partners to cultivate safety among youth through empowerment, social connection, and community support.
MTPCI scholar Jessica Williams, MD demonstrated how a medical training gap exists for understanding how hearing loss shapes psychiatric care. She then proposed a curriculum that enhanced medical trainees’ knowledge, preparedness, and attitudes toward Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHOH) patient care.