The following list of experienced WashU faculty have expressed interest in, and are passionate about, supporting postbaccalaureate and/or STEP- UP scholars in their labs. This is not an exhaustive list and does not guarantee that the mentor is currently available to accept scholars into their lab.
If you have identified a WashU mentor that is not on this list, please contact us to seek final approval.
Notice to STEP-Up Scholars: If you wish to conduct research closer to home or in another desired location, we will work with you upon acceptance to identify and secure a research institution and mentor that meets your research interest.
Valene Garr Barry, PhD
Instructor
- Phone: 314-362-7135
- Email: valene@wustl.edu
Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division: Center for Reproductive Health Sciences
Mentor for Program(s):
The Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program in Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Diseases (PRIDE R25)
Research keywords: disparities, pregnancy, fetal growth, preeclampsia, wearable technology, remote monitoring
Mary K Hastings, PT, DPT, MSCI, ATC
Professor of Physical Therapy and Orthopaedic Surgery
- Phone: 314- 286-1433
- Email: hastingsmk@wustle.du
Research keywords: physical therapy, rehabilitation, diabetes, foot, and ankle
Jeffrey Henderson, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
- Email: hendersonj@wustl.edu
Department: Internal Medicine
Division: Infectious Diseases
Mentor for Program(s):
Summer Program for the Advancement of Research Relevant NIDDK (SPARK) (STEP UP R25)
T32 Training Program in Infectious Diseases
TL1 Predoctoral Program
TL1 Postdoctoral Program
Cynthia Herrick, MD, FACP
Co-Director, WU Transgender Center, Associate Professor of Medicine
- Phone: 314-362-3500
- Email: herrickc@wustl.edu
Leadership Role(s): Co-Director, WU Transgender Center
Department: Internal Medicine
Division: Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research
Mentor for Program(s):
Summer Program for the Advancement of Research Relevant NIDDK (SPARK) (STEP UP R25)