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Four WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Researchers Awarded McDonnell Center Grants
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Bickel receives FAER Mentored Research Training Grant
Kathleen Bickel, MD, PhD, awarded one of four 2026 Mentored Research Training Grants from the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research.
WashU Medicine Anesthesiology demonstrates leadership in migraine and pain research at AHSAM 2026 (Links to an external site)
WashU Medicine Anesthesiology researchers had an impactful presence at the American Headache Society (AHS) Annual Meeting, with major awards, national recognition, and multiple scientific presentations.
Haroutounian named Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professor of Anesthesiology
Dr. Simon Haroutounian was installed as the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professor of Anesthesiology on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Lisa Parks receives 2026 Sandy Hawes Memorial Award
The Department of Anesthesiology is honored to announce Lisa Parks as the recipient of the 2026 Sandy Hawes Memorial Award.
Anesthesiology hosts 38th annual C.R. Stephen Lecture and Academic Showcase
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.
Bisch receives 2026 Excellence in Nursing Award
Abby Bisch, DNP, CRNA, has been named the recipient of the 2026 St. Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing Award in the Advanced Practice category.
Norris to study brain cells that help control how the body burns calories (Links to an external site)
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.
Graetz appointed acting Interim Chief of Anesthesiology at Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Thomas J. Graetz, MD, MBA, has been appointed acting Interim Chief of Anesthesiology at Missouri Baptist Medical Center (MBMC).
BJH Leadership Announcement: VP of Perioperative Services
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.