WashU Medicine is proud to announce the Fourth Annual Rare Disease Day Symposium, taking place on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the EPNEC Auditorium on the Washington University Medical Campus.
Study may pave path to diagnose, treat malnutrition
$12 million grant from NIH supports effort to understand, diagnose immune deficiencies
In July 2025, two $10,000 Natural History Grants were awarded to researchers working on rare genetic syndromes. The grants will support evidence-based treatment guidelines for Tatton Brown Rahman Syndrome and a longitudinal assessment of DeSanto-Shinawi Syndrome.
Carmen Halabi, MD, PhD, a leader in the research and treatment of pediatric kidney disorders, was recently named director of the Division of Nephrology, Hypertension & Apheresis in the Department of Pediatrics at WashU Medicine.
Nebraska patient seeks cure for devastating disease from WashU Medicine pediatric specialists at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Congratulations and welcome to our 2025-2026 intern class! We are so excited for you to join our team.
The 2025 Pediatrics Research Retreat was held on April 4th at 18 Rails in the STL City Foundry, a venue with a historical significance as an industrial hub featuring 18 rail lines that once connected St. Louis to the national network. The event attracted hundreds of pediatric researchers and clinicians who participated in research presentations […]
Effort connects scientists and patient communities to advance diagnosis and accelerate drug discovery.
Gene therapy, in mice modeling Batten disease, found to slow symptoms, extend lifespan