WashU Anesthesiology Clinicians Honored at SCCM Annual Congress
Faculty and advanced practice providers (APPs) from WashU Medicine’s Department of Anesthesiology were recognized for their outstanding contributions to critical care medicine during the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) 2025 Annual Congress.
Obituary: William D. Owens, MD, professor emeritus of anesthesiology, 85 (Links to an external site)
William D. Owens, MD, former head of the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, passed away on Jan. 3, 2025, at the age of 85. A pioneer in clinical outcomes research and anesthesia education, he significantly advanced the field through his leadership, mentorship, and contributions to critical care and pain management.
Female sex hormone protects against opioid misuse, rat study finds (Links to an external site)
According to a new study by WashU Medicine researchers, male and female rats with chronic pain release different dopamine levels after fentanyl due to sex hormones, which may explain higher opioid use and overdose rates in men.
Abraham to direct I2DB’s Center for Applied Health Informatics (Links to an external site)
Dr. Joanna Abraham was recently appointed as the new Director of the Center for Applied Health Informatics (CAHI) in I2DB at WashU Medicine.
Compound harnesses cannabis’ pain-relieving properties without side effects (Links to an external site)
Researchers at WashU Medicine and Stanford University developed a compound that relieves pain in mice but doesn’t affect the brain, avoiding side effects and abuse potential. The molecule, derived from cannabis, may provide an alternative to opioids for treating chronic pain.
WashU Medicine Anesthesiology ranked No. 1 in NIH funding with over $31.6M in funding
The Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine ranked No. 1 nationwide among anesthesiology departments in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), according to the 2024 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) rankings.
Chanda recognized with 2025 Kenneth S. Cole Award for contributions to biophysics
Baron Chanda, PhD, a professor of anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, was recently awarded the 2025 Kenneth S. Cole Award from the Biophysical Society. The award was presented on February 15, 2025, at the society’s annual meeting in Los Angeles and recognized his groundbreaking contributions to understanding how the body’s electrical signals function at the cellular […]
Faculty recognized with new appointments and promotions as ABA Examiners for APPLIED Examination
We are proud to recognize the outstanding contributions of several department faculty members who are currently serving or have recently been appointed as examiners for the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) APPLIED Examination.