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$33 million to support study comparing anesthetic medications (Links to an external site)

August 9, 2021August 5, 2022

Funded by a $33 million grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), a new study led by Michael Avidan, MBBCh, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Sachin Kheterpal, MD, of the University of Michigan, will compare intravenous propofol to inhaled anesthetic drugs to determine which of the common anesthetic drugs offers better patient recovery experiences and improved clinical outcomes.

Electrical signaling in cells focus of $8.8 million grant (Links to an external site)

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

Dr. Baron Chanda received a grant from the NINDS to to study cells’ ion channels as potential targets for new drugs to treat disorders affecting the brain, heart and muscles.

Department celebrates CRNA Class of 2020

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020

The Nurse Anesthesia program at the Goldfarb School of Nursing celebrated its Commencement virtually on Saturday, December 19, 2020.

Jonathan Zoller, MD, appointed POD 3 Leader

December 7, 2020September 9, 2022

Dr. Zoller will work closely with the WUDA and BJH Perioperative leadership in supporting clinical staff to promote safety, quality, and efficiency in perioperative care.

Rachel Moquin, Ed.D., appointed Director of Learning and Development

August 18, 2020August 21, 2020

Dr. Moquin will work to better define educational goals, objectives, and methodologies to meet departmental objectives and ensure the sharing of best practices and educational strategies.

Gereau honored for mentorship and training in neuroscience research (Links to an external site)

August 13, 2020September 9, 2022

Robert W. Gereau IV, PhD, has received the Landis Award for Outstanding Mentorship from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Boosting immune system a potential treatment strategy for COVID-19 (Links to an external site)

August 6, 2020August 18, 2020

New research suggests that the immune systems of COVID-19 patients can’t do enough to protect them from the virus. Researchers are proposing that boosting the immune system could be a potential treatment strategy.

Pratik Sinha, MBChB, PhD, joins department

July 10, 2020May 23, 2022

In addition to pursuing his research, Dr. Sinha will be working clinically and educating residents and fellows in the Barnes-Jewish Hospital ICUs.

Uchenna Ofoma, MD, appointed Director of the Christian Hospital Intensive Care Unit

June 30, 2020September 9, 2022

In his new role as Director, he will partner with hospital and nursing leadership at Christian Hospital to ensure outstanding clinical care in the intensive care unit.

Simon Haroutounian, PhD, appointed Chief of the Division of Clinical and Translational Research (DoCTR)

June 30, 2020May 23, 2022

Dr. Haroutounian also serves as Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.