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.
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Dr. Leslie Terrell joins the Department of Anesthesiology
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Leslie Terrell joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis. She will have an appointment in the Division of Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Stephanie Link joins the Department of Anesthesiology
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Stephanie Link joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis. She will have an appointment in the Division of Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Manjaap Sidhu joins the Department of Anesthesiology
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Manjaap Sidhu joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis. He will have an appointment in the Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology.
Jen Mahan receives 2024 Sandy Hawes Memorial Award
The Department of Anesthesiology is delighted to announce that Jennifer Mahan has been selected as the 2024 Sandy Hawes Memorial Award recipient.
Highlights from the 2024 Anesthesiology Summer Research Fellowship (Links to an external site)
The 2024 Anesthesiology Summer Research (ASSURE) Fellowship Program welcomed nine exceptionally bright and enthusiastic undergraduate students for an intensive 10-week summer-long journey.
Ablordeppey obtains HEDIC certification to further strengthen diversity and inclusion in department
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).
Dr. Mitsukuni Yoshida elected as a House Officer of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (Links to an external site)
The Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society chapter at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has announced 25 inductees for its Class of 2024, including Mitsukuni Yoshida, MD, PHD, resident in the Department of Anesthesiology.
St. Louis CITY2 Engagement Supports Connection Across WashU (Links to an external site)
Department of Anesthesiology members came together for WashU Night with St. Louis CITY2 on Sunday, June 23, 2024. It was a fantastic evening of soccer, connection, and WashU pride.
Knittel appointed Division Chief of Trauma Anesthesiology
Justin Knittel, MD, has been appointed as the Division Chief of Trauma Anesthesiology, effective July 1, 2024.