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Alex Evers, MD, has been selected to receive the 2024 FAER Mentoring Excellence in Research Award, which recognizes Evers’ unwavering dedication to mentorship and his substantial contributions to the field of anesthesiology.
Jason R. Gillihan, MD, MBA, has been appointed chief medical officer (CMO) of Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital (BJWCH) paired with an Associate CMO role at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH), where his efforts will be directed to perioperative services.
In a recent study published in Cell, Professor of Anesthesiology, Qin Liu, PhD, and her team at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified the specific neurons that trigger sneezing and coughing in mice. This discovery marks a significant advancement in our understanding of these fundamental reflexes, with potential implications for managing respiratory symptoms in humans.
The Department of Anesthesiology is delighted to announce that Jennifer Mahan has been selected as the 2024 Sandy Hawes Memorial Award recipient.
Enyo Ablordeppey, MD, MPH, FACEP, FCCM, recently completed the prestigious six-month Healthcare Executive Diversity and Inclusion Certificate (HEDIC) program, offered by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
Justin Knittel, MD, has been appointed as the Division Chief of Trauma Anesthesiology, effective July 1, 2024.
Dr. Nahman-Averbuch is leading two studies to help predict who is at risk of developing migraine disorder, and to identify the changes in brain connectivity and hormone levels that precede the onset of migraine headaches in adolescents.
A research study led by Dr. Majumdar and his team, published in ACS Science Central on Wednesday, July 17, introduces a promising strategy for developing safer opioid medications.
At the 2024 Residency Graduation Ceremony, several residents were honored with special awards in recognition of their exceptional contributions. The graduating residents also selected faculty members to receive the annual Outstanding Teacher Awards.
Melissa Hector-Greene, MD, PhD, was recently awarded a Mentored Research Training Grant from the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research.