Did you know that scrolling through your phone and looking at vacation pictures can actually benefit your mental health? Studies have shown that intentionally recalling happy experiences can help disrupt negative thought patterns, alleviate anxiety, and even lower cortisol levels. This August, take a few minutes each day to think about some memories that make you smile.
Dr. Mitsukuni Yoshida elected as a House Officer of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (Links to an external site)
The Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society chapter at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has announced 25 inductees for its Class of 2024, including Mitsukuni Yoshida, MD, PHD, resident in the Department of Anesthesiology.
St. Louis CITY2 Engagement Supports Connection Across WashU (Links to an external site)
Department of Anesthesiology members came together for WashU Night with St. Louis CITY2 on Sunday, June 23, 2024. It was a fantastic evening of soccer, connection, and WashU pride.
Knittel appointed Division Chief of Trauma Anesthesiology
Justin Knittel, MD, has been appointed as the Division Chief of Trauma Anesthesiology, effective July 1, 2024.
Can we predict who will develop migraine headaches? (Links to an external site)
Dr. Nahman-Averbuch is leading two studies to help predict who is at risk of developing migraine disorder, and to identify the changes in brain connectivity and hormone levels that precede the onset of migraine headaches in adolescents.
New Research Promises Safer Opioid Alternatives (Links to an external site)
A research study led by Dr. Majumdar and his team, published in ACS Science Central on Wednesday, July 17, introduces a promising strategy for developing safer opioid medications.
WashU’s Anesthesiology Residency and Fellowship Classes Celebrate 2024 Graduates
The Department of Anesthesiology celebrates its 2024 residency and fellowship graduates.
Welcome Dr. Kathleen Bickel
Dr. Kathleen Bickel has joined the Department of Anesthesiology as faculty with a split appointment in the Division of Regional and Ambulatory Anesthesia and the Division of Basic Research.
Experimental drug supercharges medicine that reverses opioid overdose (Links to an external site)
As more powerful opioids keep appearing, a team of researchers have developed an experimental drug to make naloxone more lasting and potent.
Ramos-Gonzalez Awarded PhRMA Foundation Fellowship for Research on Developing Safer Painkillers
Nokomis Ramos-Gonzalez, PhD, a postdoctoral trainee at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, recently received a 2024 PhRMA Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Drug Discovery. Her research focuses on developing new painkillers with fewer negative side effects.