The department is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Wayland Cheng as the Associate Division Chief of the Division of Basic Research (DBR), effective March 1, 2026.
Cheng appointed Associate Division Chief of the Division of Basic Research
Category: Appointments
Nursing Trailblazer Installed as New Dean at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing (Links to an external site)
On March 6, 2026, Bernadette Henrichs, PhD, was named Jack Taylor Dean and Professor of Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing Goldfarb School of Nursing to lead all academic programs and educational policy at Goldfarb.
Chief Residents Announced for 2026-27
We are pleased to announce and introduce our 2026-27 chief residents: Drs. Reid Reding, Julia Saak, and Andrew Schaffer.
Sargent appointed Division Chief of Anesthesiology at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
The department is pleased to announce the appointment of R. Austin Sargent, MD, as the Division Chief of Anesthesiology for the Barnes West County Division.
Gulur named head of anesthesiology (Links to an external site)
Padma Gulur, MD, nationally renowned pain specialist, will lead the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine beginning Aug. 1.
Haroutounian named the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professor of Anesthesiology
Simon Haroutounian, PhD, MSc, has been appointed to the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professorship in Anesthesiology.
Pradhan named the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professor of Anesthesiology
Amynah Pradhan, PhD, has been appointed to the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professorships in Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine.
Herrera named Co-Director of CRNA Activities
Erin Herrera, CRNA, has been named Co-Director of CRNA Activities for the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine.
King appointed POD 5 Physician Leader
Ryan King, MD, PhD has been appointed as an Anesthesiology Physician Leader in POD 5 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH).
Moquin appointed Vice Chair for Academic Affairs and Professional Development
Rachel Moquin, EdD, has been appointed as Vice Chair for Academic Affairs and Professional Development in the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine.