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Drewry installed as inaugural Llorin-Roa professor (Links to an external site)
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Kannampallil named Editor-in-Chief of JAMIA (Links to an external site)
Thomas Kannampallil has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA), the organization’s flagship peer-reviewed publication. His tenure officially begins January 1, 2027.
WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Showcases Research and Earns National Recognition at IARS 2026
The 2026 Annual Meeting, presented by the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) and the Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists (SOCCA), was held in Montreal, Canada, from May 1–3. Faculty, staff, and trainees from WashU Medicine Anesthesiology were well represented, contributing across poster sessions, panels, and national award competitions.
Fernandez appointed Medical Director of Anesthesiology at the Sunset Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center
Daniel Fernandez, MD, has been appointed as the Medical Director of Anesthesiology at the Sunset Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), effective September 1, 2026.
Six department faculty honored with 2026 Dean’s Impact Awards
Congratulations to the six Department of Anesthesiology faculty members who have been selected for the 2026 Dean’s Impact Award.
Environmental enrichment reduces fentanyl relapse in rats (Links to an external site)
A study by WashU Medicine researchers offers new insight into how environmental factors protect against opioid addiction and support recovery.
Gereau receives Ray Dingledine Award for Research Impact
Robert W. Gereau IV, PhD, the Dr. Seymour and Rose T. Brown Professor and vice chair for research in the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, received the Ray Dingledine Award for Research Impact on March 6, 2026.
Creed appointed Associate Division Chief of Basic Research for WashU Medicine Pain Center
The Department of Anesthesiology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Meaghan Creed as Associate Division Chief of Basic Research for the WashU Medicine Pain Center, effective March 1, 2026.
Cheng appointed Associate Division Chief of the Division of Basic Research
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.
New compound stops common complications after intestinal surgery (Links to an external site)
Researchers, including Dr. Elgendy, developed a gut-restricted experimental drug that, in mice, improves nutrient absorption and protects the liver from damage after small bowel resection.