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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.

Congratulations to the six Department of Anesthesiology faculty members who have been selected for the 2026 Dean’s Impact Award.

A study by WashU Medicine researchers offers new insight into how environmental factors protect against opioid addiction and support recovery.

Robert W. Gereau IV, PhD, the Dr. Seymour and Rose T. Brown Professor and vice chair for research in the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, received the Ray Dingledine Award for Research Impact on March 6, 2026.

Sarah Bernhard, PhD, and Susovan Chowdhury, PhD, co-led a study showing how the delta opioid receptor could be targeted to develop safer, more effective pain treatments.

The Department of Anesthesiology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Meaghan Creed as Associate Division Chief of Basic Research for the WashU Medicine Pain Center, effective March 1, 2026.

The department is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Wayland Cheng as the Associate Division Chief of the Division of Basic Research (DBR), effective March 1, 2026.

On March 20, 2026, the Department of Anesthesiology welcomed 23 new residents, representing medical schools across 10 states and 3 countries.