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WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Showcases Research and Earns National Recognition at IARS 2026

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.

Study identifies gene that may influence opioid addiction risk

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.

16 WashU anesthesiology residents present at MARC 2026

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.

A Day in the Life of Mara Bollini, MHA, BSN, RN, CPPS

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.

April 20, 2026

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.