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Joanna Abraham is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and the Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics (I2DB). She has an interdisciplinary training and background in computer science, applied clinical informatics, human factors, and implementation science. She is the Principal Investigator of the SAFE-T (Supporting Advancements for Frontline Excellence in patient safeTy) Lab.
Meet Lisa Parks, Division Administrator of Clinical Operations in the Department of Anesthesiology. With a career spanning banking and academia, Lisa thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Whether she’s supporting multiple divisions, streamlining international faculty onboarding, or handling administrative tasks that keep clinicians focused on patient care, Lisa wears many hats to keep everything running smoothly. From morning meetings to last-minute problem-solving, follow along for a behind-the-scenes look at a day in her life!
Bethany is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU. She has primarily worked as a clinical pharmacy specialist in various ICUs across BJH, most notably in the CTICU. Now, with a focus on research, education, and quality improvement, she supports various initiatives across WashU. She is a Study Director for the THRIVE […]
The Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine ranked No. 1 nationwide among anesthesiology departments in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), according to the 2024 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) rankings.
Baron Chanda, PhD, a professor of anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, was recently awarded the 2025 Kenneth S. Cole Award from the Biophysical Society. The award was presented on February 15, 2025, at the society’s annual meeting in Los Angeles and recognized his groundbreaking contributions to understanding how the body’s electrical signals function at the cellular […]
We are proud to recognize the outstanding contributions of several department faculty members who are currently serving or have recently been appointed as examiners for the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) APPLIED Examination.
The Anesthesiology Summer Research (ASSURE) Fellowship is more than just a research program—it’s a launchpad for students with diverse aspirations, providing them with the mentorship, skills, and experiences to excel in medicine, research, and beyond.
Dr. Dolores Njoku has been re-elected to a three-year term as a Faculty-at-Large Representative on the Faculty Practice Plan’s (FPP) Board of Directors.
A new study published in JCI Insight led by Richard S. Hotchkiss, MD, suggests that interleukin-7 (IL-7) may help critically ill COVID-19 patients by reducing life-threatening secondary infections.
Julia Downey, Andrea Liefer, and Melissa Prewitt were selected as finalists for the St. Louis Magazine 2025 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.