Anesthesiology Resident’s Study on Post-Surgery Outcomes Published in JAMA Surgery
Roberta Teixeira Tallarico, MB, a first-year anesthesiology resident, recently had her T32 Research Fellowship project published in JAMA Surgery on April 30, 2025. Her study, “Postoperative Outcomes Among Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor Users,” explores how a newer type of medication, called sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), may influence surgical recovery.
The 37th annual C.R. Stephen Lecture and Academic Showcase: A Celebration of Scientific Excellence
WashU Medicine’s Department of Anesthesiology proudly hosted its Academic Showcase followed by the 37th Annual C.R. Stephen Lecture, featuring Nobel Laureate Brian Kobilka, MD, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Musleh honored with Humanism in Medicine Award
Dr. Musleh nominated by medical students for the 2025 Humanism in Medicine Award which honors faculty who are caring and compassionate mentors, & serve as role models in the teaching and advising of students.
Six department faculty honored with 2025 Dean’s Impact Awards
The recipients of the 2025 Dean’s Impact Awards include six faculty members from the Department of Anesthesiology: Preeta George, MD; Judith Golden, PhD; Burel Goodin, PhD; Katie Holzer, PhD; Justin Knittel, MD; and Molly McCormick, MD.
Zoller appointed Associate Director of Clinical Anesthesiology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Jonathan Zoller, MD, has been appointed as the Associate Director of Clinical Anesthesiology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Fiori named 2025 WashU Medicine Research Support Distinguished Honors Award recipient
Ben Fiori, RN, senior manager of clinical trials and operations, has been selected to receive the 2025 WashU Medicine Research Support Distinguished Honors Award.
Njoku named fellow in national executive leadership program
Dolores Njoku, MD, has been selected as a 2025–2026 Fellow in the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program.
Highlights from the Third Annual Women of WUDA Retreat
The Women of WUDA (WashU Medicine Department of Anesthesiology), affectionately known as WoW, hosted their third annual retreat on Saturday, April 5, at Barnett on Washington. Over 100 women from the department gathered to connect, hear from women in medicine, and participate in wellness activities.







