Alexander Chamessian, MD, PhD, assistant professor of anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, has been named a 2025 recipient of the Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award in Pain.
Chamessian named Rita Allen Foundation Scholar (Links to an external site)
Category: Awards
Prewitt receives 2025 Excellence in Nursing Award
Melissa Prewitt, AGACNP-BC, was named St. Louis Magazine’s 2025 Excellence in Nursing Intensive Care winner.
Yoshida receives prestigious FAER Research Fellowship Grant to investigate immune-driven chronic pain
Fourth-year anesthesiology resident Mitsukuni Yoshida, MD, PhD, was recently awarded a $75,000 Research Fellowship Grant from the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER).
Drewry and Durko complete inaugural Pivotal Leaders Program at WashU Medicine
Drs. Drewry & Durko completed the inaugural Pivotal Leaders Program for Division Chiefs and Section Heads at WashU Medicine on May 8, 2025.
McKinney named recipient of 2025 WashU Medicine Dean’s Distinguished Service Award
Kenya McKinney, CRNA, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Dean’s Distinguished Service Award.
15 WashU anesthesiology residents present at MARC 2025
Residents from the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine presented their research and case reports at the 2025 Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference (MARC), held April 25–27 in Indianapolis.
Goodin receives 2025 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at WashU Medicine has selected Burel Goodin, PhD, professor of anesthesiology, as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award.
Musleh honored with Humanism in Medicine Award
Dr. Musleh nominated by medical students for the 2025 Humanism in Medicine Award which honors faculty who are caring and compassionate mentors, & serve as role models in the teaching and advising of students.
Six department faculty honored with 2025 Dean’s Impact Awards
The recipients of the 2025 Dean’s Impact Awards include six faculty members from the Department of Anesthesiology: Preeta George, MD; Judith Golden, PhD; Burel Goodin, PhD; Katie Holzer, PhD; Justin Knittel, MD; and Molly McCormick, MD.
Fiori named 2025 WashU Medicine Research Support Distinguished Honors Award recipient
Ben Fiori, RN, senior manager of clinical trials and operations, has been selected to receive the 2025 WashU Medicine Research Support Distinguished Honors Award.