New research supports earlier findings that indicate that anesthesia is no more hazardous for the brain at higher doses than at lower doses.
Multicenter clinical study supports safety of deep general anesthesia (Links to an external site)
Category: Faculty & Staff
Highlights from the 2024 IARS Annual Meeting
Faculty, staff, and trainees from the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis recently attended and participated in the 2024 International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) Annual Meeting in Seattle, held from May 17-19.
Anesthesiology members receive McDonnell Center grants to advance addiction, pain, and aging studies
Three researchers from the Department of Anesthesiology, Khairunisa Binte Mohamad Ibrahim, PhD, Kyle Parker, PhD, and Mitsukuni Yoshida, MD, PhD, are among the recipients of this year’s McDonnell Center for Systems Neuroscience Small Grants.
Dr. Rodriguez-Restrepo appointed Director of Pediatric Regional Anesthesia
We are delighted to introduce Andrea Rodriguez-Restrepo, MD, as the newly appointed Director of Pediatric Regional Anesthesia at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, effective July 1, 2024. This appointment will provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the pediatric regional anesthesia program.
Advancing Opioid Research: Moron-Conception Lab Trainee to Present at the 17th Annual CounterACT Symposium
Brian Ruyle, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Moron-Concepcion Lab, has been selected to present his research on opioid-induced respiratory depression at the 17th Annual Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) Network Research Symposium. Additionally, he is one of just 10 trainees awarded a travel grant, providing him with the necessary funds to attend the event in Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 3-5, 2024.
Nurse Anesthesia Program Ranks #11 in the U.S. News & World Report
The Nurse Anesthesia Program at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing has once again proven its excellence, securing the eleventh spot in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Nursing Anesthesia Schools. This recognition highlights the program’s commitment to providing top-tier education and training for aspiring Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).
Haroutounian named Preclinical Teacher of the Year
Simon Haroutounian, PhD, MSc, chief of the Division of Clinical and Translational Research (DoCTR) and chief of Clinical Pain Research at the Washington University Pain Center, has been honored with the Preclinical Teacher of the Year award by the graduating Class of 2024.
Six department faculty honored with 2024 Dean’s Impact Awards
Six faculty members from the Department of Anesthesiology have been selected to receive the School of Medicine’s 2024 Dean’s Impact Award: Robert Gereau, PhD, Bernadette Henrichs, PhD, CRNA, Allison Mitchell, MD, Rachel Moquin, EdD, MA, Dolores Njoku, MD, and Brian Wessman, MD.
Reducing Carbon Footprint in Pediatric Anesthesiology: The Greenhouse Gas Project
The Greenhouse Gas Project, an initiative in the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, targets various factors contributing to high GHG emissions, with particular emphasis on nitrous oxide. By prioritizing sustainability, the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology is not only reducing its carbon footprint, but also setting a precedent for other institutions to follow—showing how healthcare can play a crucial role in safeguarding the environment for future generations.
Celebrating Dr. Markowitz’s contributions as he departs
We thank Dr. Markowitz for his valuable contributions as a leader and appreciate that he is leaving the PDDEI/W office in such great hands with a successful handoff to three outstanding and experienced leaders. We have enjoyed and benefitted immensely from his time in the department and wish him all the best in his next adventure.