WashU Medicine Endocrinology

02/09/2026

In case you missed it, check out our January e-newsletter to read about the latest that we've been up to: bit.ly/4qBrStO.
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02/06/2026

A new lipidomics study led by Max Petersen, MD, PhD analyzed 759 lipid species and 84 eicosanoids, revealing that insulin resistance with hepatic steatosis—rather than obesity alone—drives widespread alterations in the plasma lipidome: bit.ly/4r8sSXe.

Max Petersen, MD, PhD Max Petersen, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research at WashU Medicine, is the lead author of a new researc…

02/06/2026

The newest DOM Insider is Available - celebrating all that is happening across the Department of Medicine!⁠

⁠As we step into a new year, we're proud to reflect on the remarkable strength, scope, and impact of the Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine. Together, we are advancing discoveries, shaping the future of patient care, and training the next generation of physicians and scientists on an unparalleled scale across the US.⁠

We closed the year by celebrating a highly successful fellowship match, welcoming 77 new fellows into our subspecialty training programs. These physicians represent the future of medicine, and we are honored they have chosen WashU Medicine for the next phase of their training.

We invite you to read the full Winter 2026 edition of DOM Insider for more on these updates and stories that reflect our department’s commitment to excellence and innovation.⁠
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02/04/2026

Join us tomorrow, February 5 at 10am for the Endocrinology, Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes Seminar to see presentations by Laura Lee, MD and Samantha DiGruccio, MD, PhD: http://bit.ly/3qZZmsZ.

02/03/2026

The Wolfram Syndrome International Registry & Clinical Study performs genetic testing, patient care, and research for the rare disease—an autosomal recessive disorder causing juvenile-onset diabetes, optic nerve atrophy, and neurodegeneration: wolframsyndrome.wustl.edu/.

01/30/2026

: Dr. Amy Riek provides expert care in general endocrinology, including thyroid disease, vitamin D metabolism, and diabetes. Her research focuses on vitamin D, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes: bit.ly/4t7iv7k.

01/28/2026

Join us tomorrow, January 29 at 10am for the Endocrinology, Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes Seminar to see presentations by Maram Alkhdour, MD and Clair Crewe, PhD: http://bit.ly/3qZZmsZ.

01/28/2026

: During Dr. Schonfeld's long and notable career, he was credited for discovering that the concentrations, compositions, structures and metabolism of lipoproteins are affected by changes in the diet, hormone status and genetic factor: https://bit.ly/4fUDRxk.

01/27/2026

We’re proud to be nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report. The dedication and hard work of our faculty and staff put us at the forefront of these rapidly changing times, delivering exceptional and continually improving patient care: bit.ly/4ae3oS5.

01/24/2026

Dr. Janet McGill seeks participants for a research study to determine if a study drug is safe and helps people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese to lose weight. Visit http://bit.ly/4oLcycP to learn more.

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01/22/2026

Benign thyroid nodules can be treated with radiofrequency ablation, a safe, minimally invasive alternative to surgery. Performed by Dr. Sina Jasim, it reduces nodule size while preserving thyroid function and minimizing scarring. Learn more: bit.ly/3ATeBsk.

01/22/2026

Join us tomorrow, January 22 at 10am for the Endocrinology, Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes Seminar to see presentations by Aisha Ansar, MD and Guifang D**g, PhD: http://bit.ly/3qZZmsZ.