Jeffrey Fort extends his legacy of philanthropy at the medical school with a $5 million contribution to create a professorship and bolster research led by Gregory Zipfel, MD, and Joshua Osbun, MD.
Alumna Aims to Advance the Fight Against Pancreatic and Prostate Cancer
Anita Artstein-Dunsay, AB ’65, knows firsthand what it’s like to lose loved ones to cancer. Her father died in 2003 after battling pancreatic cancer, and her husband of 28 years, Richard, died in 2017 after fighting prostate cancer. “This disease affects everyone, whether directly or through a friend or family member,” says the retired clinical […]
Boehnings Pay It Forward Through Scholarships
Christopher, JD ’94, and Julie Boehning, MLA ’94, made their first unrestricted gift to Washington University before the ink was dry on their diplomas. They were eager to give back. In addition, Ms. Boehning worked in advancement for the university while completing her master’s degree and knew that these gifts—which can be used for any […]
Couple Honors Father With Pledge for Research
Last December, 85-year-old Robert Klump joined members of his family for a gathering on the Washington University Medical Campus with Ramaswamy Govindan, MD, the physician who treats him for lung cancer. Unbeknownst to Mr. Klump, the December 22 event was more than a celebration of his good health. His son, Michael, also brought the group […]
COVID-19 Pandemic Inspires Generous Support
A group of community leaders and donors has provided seed funding to advance the work of key investigators at the School of Medicine. Their investment is yielding promising results, including experimental vaccines and tools to accelerate the development of new treatments and preventives.