Abby Bisch, DNP, CRNA, has been named the recipient of the 2026 St. Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing Award in the Advanced Practice category.
Bisch receives 2026 Excellence in Nursing Award
Category: Women of WUDA
Drewry installed as inaugural Llorin-Roa professor (Links to an external site)
Critical care leader nationally recognized for building collaborative, high-performing ICU systems.
Highlights from the Fourth Annual Supporting Women of WUDA Retreat
The Supporting Women of WUDA (WashU Medicine Department of Anesthesiology) group hosted its fourth annual retreat on Saturday, April 11, at the Whittemore House on WashU’s Danforth Campus. Colleagues from across the department gathered for a morning of connection over breakfast, followed by programming focused on reflection and practical application.
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.
Gulur named head of anesthesiology (Links to an external site)
Padma Gulur, MD, nationally renowned pain specialist, will lead the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine beginning Aug. 1.
St. Louis Magazine 2026 Excellence in Nursing Awards finalists announced (Links to an external site)
Abby Bisch, CRNA, was selected as finalist for the St. Louis Magazine 2026 Excellence in Nursing Awards! The winners will be revealed at an awards reception this summer and recognized in the June/July issue of St. Louis Magazine.
Dr. Riordan recognized as December 2025 Physician of the Month at Progress West Hospital
Isabella Riordan, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, was named December 2025 Physician of the Month by Progress West Hospital in recognition of her exceptional leadership, clinical excellence, and commitment to patient care.
Herrera named Co-Director of CRNA Activities
Erin Herrera, CRNA, has been named Co-Director of CRNA Activities for the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine.
Moquin appointed Vice Chair for Academic Affairs and Professional Development
Rachel Moquin, EdD, has been appointed as Vice Chair for Academic Affairs and Professional Development in the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine.
Drewry named inaugural Llorin-Roa Professor of Anesthesiology
Anne Drewry, MD, MS, Vice Chair and Division Chief of Critical Care Medicine, has been appointed the inaugural Llorin-Roa Professor of Anesthesiology.