On May 26, 2026, the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine hosted its Academic Showcase and 38th Annual C.R. Stephen Lecture featuring Dr. Max Kelz.
Anesthesiology hosts 38th annual C.R. Stephen Lecture and Academic Showcase
Bisch receives 2026 Excellence in Nursing Award
Abby Bisch, DNP, CRNA, has been named the recipient of the 2026 St. Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing Award in the Advanced Practice category.
Norris to study brain cells that help control how the body burns calories (Links to an external site)
Aaron Norris, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, has received a five-year, $3.5 million NIH grant to study brain cells that regulate how the body burns calories and could lead to new ways to promote weight loss.
Graetz appointed acting Interim Chief of Anesthesiology at Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Thomas J. Graetz, MD, MBA, has been appointed acting Interim Chief of Anesthesiology at Missouri Baptist Medical Center (MBMC).
BJH Leadership Announcement: VP of Perioperative Services
Jason Gillihan, MD, MBA, associate chief medical officer for BJH and chief medical officer for Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, will join the executive leadership team at BJH on July 17 and become vice president of Perioperative Services later this fall.
Drewry installed as inaugural Llorin-Roa professor (Links to an external site)
Critical care leader nationally recognized for building collaborative, high-performing ICU systems.
Celebrating Our Chief Residents: Looking Back and Moving Forward
As graduation day nears, our three chief residents—Nathan, Brandon, and Arianna—reflect on their experiences, share what’s next in their journeys, and offer words of wisdom for those who follow.
Kannampallil named Editor-in-Chief of JAMIA (Links to an external site)
Thomas Kannampallil has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA), the organization’s flagship peer-reviewed publication. His tenure officially begins January 1, 2027.
WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Showcases Research and Earns National Recognition at IARS 2026
The 2026 Annual Meeting, presented by the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) and the Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists (SOCCA), was held in Montreal, Canada, from May 1–3. Faculty, staff, and trainees from WashU Medicine Anesthesiology were well represented, contributing across poster sessions, panels, and national award competitions.
Fernandez appointed Medical Director of Anesthesiology at the Sunset Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center
Daniel Fernandez, MD, has been appointed as the Medical Director of Anesthesiology at the Sunset Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), effective September 1, 2026.