Dr. Amynah Pradhan was installed as the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professor of Anesthesiology on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Pradhan named Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professor of Anesthesiology
Category: Faculty & Staff
Weinhold elected secretary of the Pediatric Anesthesiology Program Directors’ Association (PAPDA)
Ashley Weinhold, MD, program director of the Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship in the Department of Anesthesiology, has been elected secretary of the Pediatric Anesthesiology Program Directors’ Association (PAPDA).
Kannampallil named editor-in-chief of premier informatics journal (Links to an external site)
Kannampallil recognized for expertise in AI-based technology designed to improve healthcare.
Smith appointed Associate Program Director for Residency Program
Dr. Smith will partner closely with residency leadership to advance the program’s tradition of excellence while helping shape its future.
Lee appointed Physician Leader for POD 2
Dr. Lee will work closely with anesthesiology, surgery, and BJH perioperative leadership to promote the safety, quality, and efficiency of patient care on the BJH Campus, with the focus on POD 2.
Celebrating Inclusive Behaviors: Anesthesiology Department Recognizes SAFE Reporting Accolade Recipients
The Department of Anesthesiology is proud to recognize team members who have received accolades through the SAFE (Supporting a Fair Environment) Reporting platform.
Rao and Stevens complete Pivotal Leaders Program at WashU Medicine
Congratulations to Lesley Rao, MD, division chief of pain management and professor of anesthesiology, and Tracey Stevens, MD, associate division chief of cardiothoracic anesthesiology and associate professor of anesthesiology, on completing the Pivotal Leaders Program for Division Chiefs and Section Heads at WashU Medicine, which concluded on May 8, 2026.
NIH grant supports research on brain development after opioid exposure in the womb (Links to an external site)
Dr. Ream Al-Hasani has received a $3.5 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study how exposure to opioids before birth affects long-term brain development and behavior.
Four WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Researchers Awarded McDonnell Center Grants
From uncovering new biological targets for opioid addiction to developing safer chronic pain treatments, see how these innovators are transforming patient care.
Bickel receives FAER Mentored Research Training Grant
Kathleen Bickel, MD, PhD, awarded one of four 2026 Mentored Research Training Grants from the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research.