Fernandez appointed Medical Director of Anesthesiology at the Sunset Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center
Daniel Fernandez, MD, has been appointed as the Medical Director of Anesthesiology at the Sunset Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), effective September 1, 2026.
Study identifies gene that may influence opioid addiction risk
Researchers at WashU Medicine have identified a gene that may help explain why some individuals are more likely than others to develop opioid addiction. The study builds on human genetic studies suggesting that the gene CNIH3 may influence how opioid use begins and develops over time.
16 WashU anesthesiology residents present at MARC 2026
Sixteen residents from the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine presented their research at the 2026 Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference (MARC), held April 17-19 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Celebrating Inclusive Behaviors: Anesthesiology Department Recognizes SAFE Reporting Accolade Recipients
The Department of Anesthesiology is proud to recognize team members who have received accolades through the SAFE (Supporting a Fair Environment) Reporting platform.
Goldfarb ranked in top 10 programs for nursing anesthesia (Links to an external site)
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing’s Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program ranked No. 9 in the country in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 ranking of the Best Nursing-Anesthesia Schools.
Highlights from the Fourth Annual Supporting Women of WUDA Retreat
The Supporting Women of WUDA (WashU Medicine Department of Anesthesiology) group hosted its fourth annual retreat on Saturday, April 11, at the Whittemore House on WashU’s Danforth Campus. Colleagues from across the department gathered for a morning of connection over breakfast, followed by programming focused on reflection and practical application.
Six department faculty honored with 2026 Dean’s Impact Awards
Congratulations to the six Department of Anesthesiology faculty members who have been selected for the 2026 Dean’s Impact Award.
Environmental enrichment reduces fentanyl relapse in rats (Links to an external site)
A study by WashU Medicine researchers offers new insight into how environmental factors protect against opioid addiction and support recovery.







