In Solidarity (Links to an external site)

We are saddened and angered by the recent violence fueled by white supremacy and racism in Buffalo, Laguna Woods, and Dallas. We honor those who lost their lives. We grieve with those who lost loved ones and all who are impacted by the trauma of these events.

Nine residents place at 2022 MARC Conference

This past April, nine residents in the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis placed at the 2022 Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference (MARC). Residents competed against their colleagues from 34 Midwestern universities.  “We have strategically built our residency program so that our trainees are provided with the access to resources […]

May 12, 2022

This month’s newsletter emphasizes the impact of diversity on the well-being of a group. It highlights the proven connection between mental health and inclusion, stating that an inclusive and diverse workplace culture fosters a sense of belonging, safety, purpose, and engagement.

Neural pathway key to sensation of pleasant touch identified (Links to an external site)

Zhou-Feng Chen, PhD, director of the Center for the Study of Itch & Sensory Disorders at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, alongside his team, identified a neural circuit and a neuropeptide in mice — a chemical messenger that carries signals between nerve cells — that transmit the sensation known as pleasant touch from the skin to the brain.