About Dr. Deborah J. Veis
Dr. Deborah Veis earned her Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude, in Molecular Biology from Princeton University before completing her MD and PhD through Washington University’s Medical Scientist Training Program, followed by postgraduate training in anatomic pathology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
She joined the Washington University faculty in 2002 and is now a professor, combining clinical work in metabolic bone disease with translational research focused on bone biology, osteoclasts, cancer, and infection. Her research has advanced understanding of NF-κB signaling in bone loss and formation, bone metastasis, and the role of bone cells in bacterial and viral infections. Dr. Veis directs the Musculoskeletal Histology and Morphometry Core and has held leadership roles with the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research and the American Society for Clinical Investigation. She also serves as editor in chief of JBMR Plus. A dedicated mentor and collaborator, she is deeply committed to supporting and developing the next generation of scientists and physician-scientists.