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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.
The 2026 Annual Meeting, presented by the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) and the Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists (SOCCA), was held in Montreal, Canada, from May 1–3. Faculty, staff, and trainees from WashU Medicine Anesthesiology were well represented, contributing across poster sessions, panels, and national award competitions.
Daniel Fernandez, MD, has been appointed as the Medical Director of Anesthesiology at the Sunset Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), effective September 1, 2026.
Researchers at WashU Medicine have identified a gene that may help explain why some individuals are more likely than others to develop opioid addiction. The study builds on human genetic studies suggesting that the gene CNIH3 may influence how opioid use begins and develops over time.
Sixteen residents from the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine presented their research at the 2026 Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference (MARC), held April 17-19 in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Department of Anesthesiology is proud to recognize team members who have received accolades through the SAFE (Supporting a Fair Environment) Reporting platform.
Meet Mara Bollini, Director of Patient Safety and Quality within the Center for INQUIRES. Mara has been with anesthesiology helping to shape the structure, systems, and goals that guide the work within the patient safety and quality space across the department for over 13 years. The position requires the ability to dive into the details of a given situation or dataset while appreciating the big picture and impact from a department perspective.
This month was full of fun and meaningful opportunities to connect with colleagues within the department. Between the Supporting Women of WUDA retreat and Trivia Night, we had wonderful chances to spend time together outside of our usual work routines and to get to know teammates, both new and familiar, in a different way.
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing’s Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program ranked No. 9 in the country in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 ranking of the Best Nursing-Anesthesia Schools.