Boosting immune system a potential treatment strategy for COVID-19 (Links to an external site)
New research suggests that the immune systems of COVID-19 patients can’t do enough to protect them from the virus. Researchers are proposing that boosting the immune system could be a potential treatment strategy.
Jamie Brown-Shpigel, MD, accepts POD 4 Leader role
Dr. Brown-Shpigel will partner with BJH Perioperative services, surgery, and anesthesia colleagues in creating and implementing policies and procedures in POD 4.
Anesthesiology program ranks among nation’s best
The anesthesiology residency program at WashU continues to rank among the very best in the U.S., ranking 6th for “Best Anesthesiology Programs” by U.S. News & World Report.
Pratik Sinha, MBChB, PhD, joins department
In addition to pursuing his research, Dr. Sinha will be working clinically and educating residents and fellows in the Barnes-Jewish Hospital ICUs.
Uchenna Ofoma, MD, appointed Director of the Christian Hospital Intensive Care Unit
In his new role as Director, he will partner with hospital and nursing leadership at Christian Hospital to ensure outstanding clinical care in the intensive care unit.
Simon Haroutounian, PhD, appointed Chief of the Division of Clinical and Translational Research (DoCTR)
Dr. Haroutounian also serves as Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.
Jose Moron-Concepcion, PhD, appointed Chief of the Division of Basic Research (DBR)
Dr. Moron-Concepcion joined the department in 2015 and is currently a Professor of Anesthesiology, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience.
Obituary: Barbara L. Leighton, Chief Emeritus, Obstetric Anesthesiology
Dr. Barbara L. Leighton, Chief Emeritus of Obstetric Anesthesiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, in Oakland, MD.