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.
Welcome Dr. Kathleen Bickel
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.
2024 Residency & Outstanding Teacher Award recipients announced
At the 2024 Residency Graduation Ceremony, several residents were honored with special awards in recognition of their exceptional contributions. The graduating residents also selected faculty members to receive the annual Outstanding Teacher Awards.
Hector-Greene receives FAER Mentored Research Training Grant
Melissa Hector-Greene, MD, PhD, was recently awarded a Mentored Research Training Grant from the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research.
Dr. Muthuraj Kanakaraj appointed POD 5 Physician Leader
Dr. Muthuraj Kanakaraj has been appointed to the role of an Anesthesiology Physician Leader in POD 5 on the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Campus.
Multicenter clinical study supports safety of deep general anesthesia (Links to an external site)
New research supports earlier findings that indicate that anesthesia is no more hazardous for the brain at higher doses than at lower doses.
June 7, 2024
June is Pride Month, a month when we get to colorfully honor the LQBTQIA+ community! There are so many ways to show up as an ally for others and ensure that everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected as a member of the team. Participating in educational events and showing engaged support at celebratory events is so important. Ensure you check the WUDA website and socials often to stay up-to-date on the fantastic programming offered!
Cucinello-Ragland honored with 2024 NIH Outstanding Scholars in Neuroscience Award
Jessi Cucinello-Ragland, PhD, has been named a recipient of the 2024 NIH Outstanding Scholars in Neuroscience Award Program (OSNAP).
A Day in the Life of Brian Torres, CRNA, DNP
Meet Brian Torres, a CRNA in the Department of Anesthesiology, and also the assistant director of the Nurse Anesthesia Program, a collaboration between WashU Anesthesiology and Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing. Brian’s clinical practice focuses on anesthesia for cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. In his role as faculty, his teaching focuses on anesthetic pharmacology, preoperative health assessment, simulation, and the basic principles of anesthesiology. Read on to learn more about a typical day for Brian.