News

For the second consecutive year, the department leads the nation in NIH funding, earning $30.6 million to support 164 research projects and more than $37 million in total research awards.

Padma Gulur, MD, nationally renowned pain specialist, will lead the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine beginning Aug. 1.

Abby Bisch, CRNA, was selected as finalist for the St. Louis Magazine 2026 Excellence in Nursing Awards! The winners will be revealed at an awards reception this summer and recognized in the June/July issue of St. Louis Magazine.

The Department of Anesthesiology is proud to recognize team members who have received accolades through the SAFE (Supporting a Fair Environment) Reporting platform.

Isabella Riordan, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, was named December 2025 Physician of the Month by Progress West Hospital in recognition of her exceptional leadership, clinical excellence, and commitment to patient care.

Congratulations to the Nurse Anesthesia Class of 2025 on their hard work, dedication, and meaningful contributions to the future of nursing and anesthesia care.

Meet the recipients of this year’s WELCCOME Awards and celebrate the colleagues whose everyday actions make our department a more collaborative, supportive, and connected community.

Michael Avidan, MBBCh, chair of the WashU Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and anesthesiologist-in-chief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, has been selected to receive the 2025 President’s Achievement Award from The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital.