The Nurse Anesthesia program at the Goldfarb School of Nursing celebrated its Commencement virtually on Saturday, December 19, 2020.
Department celebrates CRNA Class of 2020
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Brian Torres, DNP, CRNA, receives the Dean’s Award for Exceptional Service
Brian was presented with this award from the Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College for his outstanding service to the College, the academic profession, and the community.
Jonathan Zoller, MD, appointed POD 3 Leader
Dr. Zoller will work closely with the WUDA and BJH Perioperative leadership in supporting clinical staff to promote safety, quality, and efficiency in perioperative care.
Lesley Rao, MD, appointed Associate Division Chief of Pain Management
Dr. Rao will work in collaboration with hospital and departmental leaders, as well as with pain division faculty, to further the Pain Management Division’s contributions to the missions of the Washington University Pain Center.
Anesthesiology Summer Research Fellowship (ASSURE) Program Launches
The ASSURE fellowship program will provide college students from the St. Louis metro area an opportunity to engage in basic, clinical, and/or translational research projects.
Research Student Recognized at SACNAS Annual Meeting
Ro Sandoval, research technician in the Moron-Concepcion Lab, was recently recognized by the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS).
Alex Evers, MD, named Interim Director of the Center for Clinical Pharmacology (CCP)
Dr. Evers will serve as the Interim Director of the Center for Clinical Pharmacology (CCP) as leadership looks to recruit a dynamic and visionary Center Director.
Obituary: Karen Seibert, PhD
Dr. Karen Seibert, Professor of Anesthesiology, Pathology and Immunology, and Genetics, and Executive Director of the Center for Clinical Pharmacology (CCP) in our department, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020.
Andrea Liefer, CRNA, named Chief Pediatric CRNA
Andrea will work closely with Pediatric and CRNA leadership to enhance teamwork and peri-operative care of the pediatric patient.
Jose Moron-Concepcion, PhD, to present opioid research findings at IPRCC meeting
Dr. Moron-Concepcion’s presentation will focus on how persistent pain alters the rewarding and motivational properties of opioids and will highlight the work of the research being conducted in the department.