Justin Knittel, MD, will serve as Interim Division Chief for our new Division of Trauma Anesthesiology, effective August 1, 2023
Knittel appointed Interim Division Chief for new Division of Trauma Anesthesiology
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New Approach to Classifying Critically Ill Patients
In a recent study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Pratik Sinha, MB ChB, PhD, and his collaborators shed light on the heterogeneity of conditions such as sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The study’s insights may transform the understanding and treatment of clinically ill patients.
Jiao appointed inaugural Director of Clinical Informatics
Dr. York Jiao has been appointed as the inaugural Director of Clinical Informatics, effective August 1, 2023.
WashU’s Anesthesiology Residency and Fellowship Classes Celebrate 2023 Graduates
WashU’s Anesthesiology residency and fellowship classes came together in June to celebrate the accomplishments of their graduates.
Are doctors prepared? (Links to an external site)
Medical students and faculty collaborate to integrate climate change education into WashU’s curriculum, fostering awareness and inspiring students to mitigate healthcare’s environmental impact. One initiative focused on volatile gases utilized during operative procedures, resulting in a 60% reduction in the carbon footprint of anesthesia gases and yielding substantial cost savings.
Abby Bisch and Elvira Sayfutdinova appointed as Co-Directors of CRNA Mentorship Program
The Department of Anesthesiology is thrilled to announce the appointment of Abby Bisch, DNP, CRNA, and Elvira Sayfutdinova, MSN, CRNA, as the inaugural co-directors of our CRNA Mentorship Program at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
2023 Residency & Outstanding Teacher Award recipients announced
We’re delighted to announce the 2023 residency and outstanding teacher award recipients!
Dr. Vivian Gonzalez-Perez recruited as new tenure-track assistant professor
Vivian Gonzalez-Perez, PhD, a highly accomplished scholar whose research focus is ion channel biophysics and physiology, is being promoted from research instructor to tenure track assistant professor on July 1, 2023. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in her career, as she prepares to make further groundbreaking contributions to the scientific community.
Tan receives FAER Mentored Research Training Grant
Brandon Tan, MD, was recently awarded Mentored Research Training Grant from the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) to support his research on lipid modulation of the serotonin 3 receptor.
Nieva appointed Director of Anesthesiology of the Center for Advanced Medicine, South County
Daniel Nieva, MD, has been appointed as the Director of Anesthesiology for the Center for Advanced Medicine (CAM) in South County.