A study by WashU Medicine researchers offers new insight into how environmental factors protect against opioid addiction and support recovery.
Environmental enrichment reduces fentanyl relapse in rats (Links to an external site)
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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.
Study uncovers how delta opioid receptor could be harnessed for safer pain therapeutics
Sarah Bernhard, PhD, and Susovan Chowdhury, PhD, co-led a study showing how the delta opioid receptor could be targeted to develop safer, more effective pain treatments.
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.
Match Day 2026: Anesthesiology welcomes new residents to WashU Medicine
On March 20, 2026, the Department of Anesthesiology welcomed 23 new residents, representing medical schools across 10 states and 3 countries.
Nursing Trailblazer Installed as New Dean at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing (Links to an external site)
On March 6, 2026, Bernadette Henrichs, PhD, was named Jack Taylor Dean and Professor of Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing Goldfarb School of Nursing to lead all academic programs and educational policy at Goldfarb.
Chief Residents Announced for 2026-27
We are pleased to announce and introduce our 2026-27 chief residents: Drs. Reid Reding, Julia Saak, and Andrew Schaffer.
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.
Sargent appointed Division Chief of Anesthesiology at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
The department is pleased to announce the appointment of R. Austin Sargent, MD, as the Division Chief of Anesthesiology for the Barnes West County Division.