Category: News

Med Student Represents School of Medicine at CleanMed Conference  (Links to an external site)

Caellagh Catley, a dedicated fourth-year medical student at Washington University in St. Louis, mentored by WashU Anesthesiology staff, Helga Komen, MD, and made significant strides in promoting sustainability within the healthcare sector at the recent CleanMed 2023 conference — an annual gathering of healthcare professionals who come together to address the climate crisis and explore practical steps toward sustainability.

Exploring the Legacy of Nelson Mandela

In a gesture of unity and recognition of the importance of leadership, extended department leadership recently participated in a special excursion to the St. Louis Science Center for a guided tour of “Mandela: The Official Exhibit.”

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.

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.