Sean Smith, MD, MPHS published in Wiley Online Library

Sean Smith

Congratulations to Sean Smith, MD, MPHS (Neurology) on his recent publication on a progressive treatment for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). A specific subset of patients taking Tofersen have shown slowing of disease progression, and disease stabilization with recovery of function in some patients. PROUD-MED extends a heartfelt Congratulations and wishes Dr. Smith the best in […]

Jonathan Williams, MD receives AAN Project Grant

Congratulations to PROUD-MED Scholar Jonathan Williams, MD (Neurology) on his recent American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Project Grant funded by the AAN for 2025. The AAN DEI Innovator Grants and AAN DEI Project Grants support projects, events, and activities that foster DEI within the WashU Medicine Department of Neurology and the communities they serve. Dr. […]

Zainab Mahmoud, MD, MSc funds her K23

Mahmoud

Congratulations to PROUD-MED Scholar Zainab Mahmoud, MD, MSc (Internal Medicine, Cardiology) on the funding of her K23 “Improving Maternal Cardiovascular Outcomes Through the Implementation of a Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Bundle in Nigeria”, 1K23HL173684-01. The award, funded through the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, seeks to mitigate postpartum blood pressure in Nigeria–which “has the […]

Jonathan Williams, MD receives Award from the Southeast MMC Hub

Jonathan Williams, MD

Congratulations to PROUD-MED Scholar Jonathan Williams, MD (Neurology) on his recent feasibility and efficacy award from the Southeast MMC Hub! The award, supported through Meharry Medical College, is based on the Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity (AiM-AHEAD) program. In this one year project, Dr. Williams will evaluate a culturally […]