Paul Kerby, MBBS, has been named the Medical Director for the BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine Healthcare Innovation Lab starting February 1, 2024.
Innovation Lab Medical Director Announcement (Links to an external site)
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Three CRNAs named finalists for Excellence in Nursing Awards
St. Louis Magazine’s 15th annual Excellence in Nursing Awards, presented by BJC HealthCare and Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, has announced finalists for the 2024 awards, including three outstanding Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) from the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis: Erin Herrera, MSN, CRNA, Elvira Sayfutdinova, MSN, CRNA, and Kate Silver, CRNA.
Goodin elected president of the US Association for the Study of Pain
Professor of Anesthesiology, Burel R. Goodin, PhD, has been elected as the President of the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP), a role that not only recognizes his academic excellence, but also symbolizes his unwavering commitment to advancing pain research. Goodin’s election is a testament to his multidisciplinary approach and his extensive background in clinical psychology, behavioral medicine, and translational pain science.
A Day in the Life of Shirley Vaughn
Shirley Vaughn is the administrative coordinator for the Department of Anesthesiology’s Office of Education. Learn more about what a typical day is like for her and her coordinating duties.
February 2, 2024
Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of Black history this Black History Month, honoring the resilience, achievements, & contributions of Black trailblazers who have shaped our world. May this month be a reminder to amplify Black voices, embrace diversity, & strive for equity.
Yoshida receives ASCI’s 2024 Emerging-Generation Award
Mitsukuni Yoshida, MD, PhD, a current resident physician in the department’s Academic Scholar Advancement Program (ASAP), has been selected for the prestigious 2024 Emerging-Generation (E-Gen) Awards by the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI).
Ablordeppey and Herrera honored with 2024 Drum Major Award
Enyo Ablordeppey, MD, MPH, FACEP, FCCM, and Erin Herrera, CRNA, were honored with the prestigious Drum Major Award on Tuesday, January 16, recognizing their outstanding efforts as advocates and upstanders.
Decoding Reinforcing Behaviors and Reward Seeking: New Study on Brain’s Reward Pathways
New study led by Jose Moron-Concepcion, PhD, Khairunisa Mohamad Ibrahim, PhD, and Nicolas Massaly, PhD, delves into the roles of two key brain areas: the dorsal hippocampus (dHPC) and the nucleus accumbens (NAc), and how they interact to govern our pursuit of rewards and positive stimuli in various situations.
Understanding the sex-based differences in anesthetic sensitivity
Groundbreaking research uncovers sex-based differences in anesthetic sensitivity, suggesting that women may require different anesthetic management from men due to a resistance influenced by hormonal factors like testosterone.
The Impact of Nanodiscs on Ion Channel Structure: Implications for Drug Design in Pain and Anesthesia
New research authored by members of the Wayland Cheng lab reveals the effect of nanodiscs on the structure of ion channels, crucial for pain and anesthesia drugs.