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Welcome to the Washington University Department of Pediatrics home page. I invite you to explore our web pages to learn more about our commitment to excellence in patient care, basic and clinical research, and teaching. As you do so, it will become clear why Washington University School of Medicine and St. Louis Children's Hospital are ranked among the best.

Our mission to improve the health of children and adolescents through excellence in patient care, research, teaching and community service - is embraced by our faculty and staff who are deeply committed to the welfare of children and adolescents.

We in the Department of Pediatrics are proud to be a part of this dynamic medical community. Again, I welcome you to our website and hope that you enjoy exploring it. I encourage you to contact me or any of the Pediatric faculty if you have questions or would like further information.

Alan L. Schwartz, Ph.D., M.D.
Chairman, Department of Pediatrics

 

 

 

Spotlight

USN&WR Honor Roll

St. Louis Children’s Hospital recognized as one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals for the seventh consecutive year as rated by US News & World Report in the 2009 edition of “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.” Read More...

Dr. Guojun Bu to chair 2009 International Conference on Molecular Neurodegeneration

Dr. Guojun BuThe first international conference will be held in Xiamen, China May 18-20. The primary goals are to promote neurodegenerative research in China and to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas relevant to neurodegenerative research. Read more...

 

Research Retreat 2009

April 9 -- The Department of Pediatrics held their retreat in the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. This annual event showcases the scholarship of fellows, junior faculty and senior investigators.
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#5 St. Louis Children's Hospital
Having performed the most pediatric lung transplants in the U.S., St. Louis Children's Hospital is now giving extra attention to kids with another lung problem -- asthma. "Some families receive a 'coach' they can call 24/7 for help," says chief medical officer F. Sessions Cole, MD.
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