Featured Anesthesiology Members

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: August 2022

Jordan McCall, PhD, MPH is an associate professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and the Center for Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis and WashU Medicine. Jordan leads a multidisciplinary research program aimed at understanding the neural mechanisms underlying the emotional distress associated with stress, chronic pain, and addiction. The long-term goal of the laboratory is to take basic, circuit-level neuroscience research on the noradrenergic system and apply these findings to advance therapeutic options for patients. In practice, this goal is achieved through the development of new neural interfacing technologies through collaborative efforts with materials scientists, chemical and electrical engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, and clinicians.

In addition to his research role, Jordan co-directs a new Keystone Integrated Science Course for the medical school called “Science, Medicine and Societal Effects of Pain” which integrates basic, preclinical pain science with practical experiences in the clinical treatment of pain.

Outside of work, Jordan enjoys quieting his mind by swimming laps and attempting to quiet his home by chasing his three young kids.

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: September 2021

Kenya was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She grew up in the Ferguson area and graduated early from McCluer High School.

Inspired by her mother, Kenya enrolled herself into a practical nursing program and became the school’s youngest graduate. She discovered her purpose in nursing and found it extremely gratifying. She continued on attaining her BSN from Webster University and MSN from Goldfarb School of Nursing.

Prior to being accepted into the Goldfarb nurse anesthesia program in 2009, she worked for Saint Louis University as a neurosurgery ICU nurse. Soon after starting at Goldfarb, she set her sights on joining the Department of Anesthesiology, which she did in the spring of 2013.

Kenya is married to a St. Louis City firefighter and they share a blended family of three children. Her favorite quote, “Cheer up, it may not be true,” from her late father informs her life outlook. In her spa

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: April 2026

Sherry is the Manager of Clinical Research, Regulatory and Compliance in the Department of Anesthesiology, where she oversees regulatory support for the department’s human subjects research. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and her Master of Science in Clinical Research Management from WashU and has been with the department since 2011. Prior to joining the department, she supported research in the Departments of Oncology and Psychiatry, as well as the Office of Human Research Protection.

Outside of work, Sherry enjoys spending time with her family—her husband, Brian, and their daughter, Claire. Together they love running, working out, hiking, boating, biking, camping, and spending time outdoors. They also enjoy cheering each other on at races and triathlons.

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: May 2021

Kyle was born and raised in north St. Louis County before attending the University of Missouri in Columbia for a bachelor’s degree in biology and master’s in medical sciences – Physician Assistant at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Following his graduation, he joined the department and has been working as a PA at Christian Hospital in the ICU. “I cannot overstate how fortunate I am to work with such a great team in an area of the city that I’ve called home since I was born.” Kyle looks forward to continuing to grow within the department while serving his patients and beginning to precept/teach others. When not at work, Kyle enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his beautiful and supportive wife Cara and their amazing daughter Raelyn. They are currently expecting their second child.