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On May 26, 2026, the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine hosted its Academic Showcase and 38th Annual C.R. Stephen Lecture featuring Dr. Max Kelz.

Abby Bisch, DNP, CRNA, has been named the recipient of the 2026 St. Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing Award in the Advanced Practice category.

Aaron Norris, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, has received a five-year, $3.5 million NIH grant to study brain cells that regulate how the body burns calories and could lead to new ways to promote weight loss.

Thomas J. Graetz, MD, MBA, has been appointed acting Interim Chief of Anesthesiology at Missouri Baptist Medical Center (MBMC).

Jason Gillihan, MD, MBA, associate chief medical officer for BJH and chief medical officer for Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, will join the executive leadership team at BJH on July 17 and become vice president of Perioperative Services later this fall.

Critical care leader nationally recognized for building collaborative, high-performing ICU systems.

As graduation day nears, our three chief residents—Nathan, Brandon, and Arianna—reflect on their experiences, share what’s next in their journeys, and offer words of wisdom for those who follow.

Thomas Kannampallil has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA), the organization’s flagship peer-reviewed publication. His tenure officially begins January 1, 2027.