Saint Louis University School of Medicine

10/09/2026

A groundbreaking structural discovery led by researchers at Saint Louis University School of Medicine is advancing scientific understanding of how microbes regulate nitrogen fixation.

Under the leadership of SLU principal investigator Edwin Antony, Ph.D., postdoc Rajnandani Kashyap, Ph.D. and the team in the SLU Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology isolated and purified the nitrogenase protein complex and used high-resolution cryo-electron microscopy to capture its native structure. Their work revealed a previously unknown nitrogenase supercomplex that challenges long-standing assumptions about how this essential enzyme is regulated. The multi-institutional study was conducted in collaboration with researchers at the University of Arkansas and has been published in Nature.

The findings could help inform future advances in sustainable agriculture, biotechnology and green energy while demonstrating the impact of SLU’s investment in advanced research infrastructure and scientific talent.

Discover how the SLU team helped uncover this biological "off switch": https://loom.ly/hPtB8bQ
Access the article published in Nature Magazine and read more here - https://loom.ly/Rxa_Q_o
Bioengineer.org - https://loom.ly/-pmAyEs

10/08/2026

The 4th Annual Gwendolyn Peiper Endowment for Music in Medicine Concert is in TWO WEEKS! 🎹

Celebrate the healing power of music at the Gwendolyn Peiper Endowment for Music in Medicine Concert on Thursday, Oct. 22. Presented by Saint Louis University School of Medicine and the Saint Louis University Visual and Performing Arts Department music program, the evening will celebrate the connection between music, wellness and community.

About the Program
Featuring performances by talented SLU undergraduate and School of Medicine student pianists, this complimentary annual concert was established through the generosity of Stephen C. Peiper, M.D. (Med '77), and Zoe Wang, Ph.D., to honor the memory of Dr. Peiper's mother, Gwendolyn Peiper, a beloved St. Louis piano teacher.

10/07/2026

Join us in congratulating Amy Bilyeu, MD, Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health and Associate Director of the OB/GYN Residency Program, on being named a 2026 Missouri Athletic Club Woman of Distinction. This prestigious honor recognizes the impact Dr. Bilyeu makes every day for our patients, learners, and the St. Louis community. 🎉👏

10/06/2026

Fall Fest at SLU SOM 🍁: On Wednesday, Sept. 30, Q***r Medical Alliance (QMA) and the Medical Student Government (MSG) Service Committee teamed up to host Fall Fest: a farmer’s market-style event featuring medical student vendors who fundraised for numerous local organizations by selling handmade goods, art, and gently-used clothing items.

In addition to QMA & MSG Service Committee, participating medical student groups included Student National Medical Association (Saint Louis University SNMA), the Arts in Medicine Distinction, Gardening Interest Group (SLUSOM Gardening IG), Palestinian American Medical Association (PAMA at Saint Louis University), M2 Social Committee (SLUSOM Class of 2029), and the SLU SOM Health Protection and Education Service group. Funds raised at the event benefited non-profit organizations such as The SPOT Youth Center, the Adopt-A-Family program, Heal Palestine, Health Protection and Education Service of St. Louis, and Seed STL.

The event included a performance by The Amygdalas (the_amygdalaas), a medical student band composed of Sophia Azim, Sachi Sharma, Joey Turner, and Shruthi Venkatachalam who create their own spins on popular music, covering artists ranging from Madonna to Noah Kahan.

Together, students raised a grand total of over $1,000 at Fall Fest!

10/05/2026

Saint Louis University School of Medicine congratulates Dr. Daniela Salvemini on receiving a five-year, $2.9 million NIH/National Cancer Institute R01 grant to advance research on cancer therapy-induced cognitive impairment.

As William Beaumont Professor and Chair of Pharmacology and Physiology and Director of the SLU Institute for Translational Neuroscience, Dr. Salvemini will lead the project, “Discovery of a Novel Target to Mitigate Cancer Therapy-Induced Neurocognitive Impairments.” This groundbreaking work aims to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors by addressing the cognitive challenges that can accompany cancer treatment.

This award reflects Dr. Salvemini's continued leadership in translational neuroscience and Saint Louis University School of Medicine's commitment to research that improves lives.

Read the full announcement: https://loom.ly/cLIrOOA

10/02/2026

We’ve had some recent cancellations for our November 10, 2026 Aortic Aneurysm Repair Auditorium Presentation, which means there is now limited lab space available for cadaver demos and pig heart dissections! Our loss is your gain! Book your auditorium program with Dr. Williams and post-presentation hands-on session, today.

https://www.slu.edu/medicine/clinics-community/aims/auditorium-presentations.php

10/02/2026

SLU School of Medicine hosted the Spotlight on Women and Medicine Symposium on September 12, 2026 at Il Monastero. The symposium brought together faculty, staff, residents and students for roundtable discussion and workshops pertaining to "Poised to Lead: Advancing in Academic Medicine". Maria Quintos Baggstrom, MD, Professor, Division of Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, Matt Broom, MD, VP and Chief Medical Officer, BJC Medical group, Stephanie Duggan, MD, Chief Clinical Officer, SSM Health, Erick Messias, MD, PhD, Chair, Department of Psychiatry, SLU School of Medicine, and Christine Jacobs, MD, Dean, SLU School of Medicine, spoke on the keynote Leadership panel at the event. The symposium was attended by over 70 members from SLU SOM, SSM Health and Washington University School of Medicine.

09/17/2026

Expertise. Innovation. Academic medicine in action.

We’re incredibly proud of our Saint Louis University School of Medicine faculty whose expertise and collaboration helped make this extraordinary pediatric achievement possible.
Together with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and partners around the world, our faculty helped turn an incredibly complex challenge into a new possibility for Hiyab and Wuhbto.
This is the power of academic medicine—advancing care and changing lives.

It’s been six months since SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital performed the St. Louis metropolitan area’s first separation of twins that were conjoined at the head.

08/20/2026

Congratulations to Jaclyn Whalen, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and member of Dr. Angel Baldan's lab, on receiving the Early Career Investigator Travel Award.

The award recognizes outstanding research in lipid and lipoprotein science and provided support for Jaclyn to attend the Kern Lipid Conference in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Jaclyn's research explores age-related differences in atherosclerosis development. At the conference, she connected with leading researchers, learned about the latest advances in the field, and expanded her professional network. This recognition highlights her dedication to research and contributions to advancing our understanding of cardiovascular disease.

08/19/2026

Niki Saxena, M.D., (Med ’93) came to SLU seeking high-quality clinical training rooted in service and social justice. She left with lifelong friendships, a passion for pediatrics and the foundation for a career dedicated to caring for children and families.

Today, she leads her own pediatric practice in California and continues to strengthen connections among her SLU classmates more than 30 years later. Read more: https://loom.ly/EiKkOMI