Dr. Moron-Concepcion joined the department in 2015 and is currently a Professor of Anesthesiology, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience.
Jose Moron-Concepcion, PhD, appointed Chief of the Division of Basic Research (DBR)
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Dr. Moron-Concepcion joined the department in 2015 and is currently a Professor of Anesthesiology, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience.
Dr. Barbara L. Leighton, Chief Emeritus of Obstetric Anesthesiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, in Oakland, MD.
Professor Tempelhoff has been a substantial and consistent contributor to Washington University for over 35 years. His impact on the anesthesiology department and on his colleagues has truly been profound.
In this important new leadership role, Dr. Thompson will aim to improve all educational domains in our department, with a focus on students, trainees, staff, and faculty to elevate our department even further.
Dr. York Jiao has accepted the appointment of Director of Anesthesia at Shriner’s Hospital for Children in St. Louis.
The Committee is composed of scientists, physicians, and health professionals who are leaders in the field of pain research looking to advance the fundamental understanding of pain and improve pain-related treatment strategies.
We are delighted to announce this year’s residency award recipients as well as the Outstanding Teacher award recipient.
Dr. Kelly Chilson has accepted the appointment to serve as the Interim Chief of the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology.
Anand Lakshminarasimhachar, MD, Amber Benhardt, MD, and Ashley Weinhold, MD, were recently accepted to the 2020-21 cohort of the Academy of Educators at WashU’s Teaching Scholar Program.
It is with a mixture of sadness, nostalgia, and gratitude that we announce the retirement of the Rudolph L. and Mary Frances Wise Professor of Anesthesiology, Dr. Tom Cox. This will be effective in the new academic year.