Sherry McKinnon

Sherry McKinnon

Manager of Clinical Research - Regulatory & Compliance

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Sherry McKinnon

Manager of Clinical Research, Regulatory and Compliance

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.

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Kyle McLafferty, PA-C

Physician Assistant

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.

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Meredith McLaughlin

Executive Secretary

Pediatric Anesthesiology, Obstetric Anesthesiology, and Perioperative Medicine Divisions

Assists Drs. Dolores Njoku, Arvind Palanisamy, and Stephen Gregory

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Meredith McLaughlin

Executive Secretary, Pediatric Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

Department of Anesthesiology FAS Employee of the Quarter: September 2022

Meredith joined the Department of Anesthesiology, and Washington University, in January 2022. Hired as an executive secretary, she supports the Vice Chair of Pediatric Anesthesiology and the Division Chief of Perioperative Medicine. Prior to coming to Washington University, she worked as an executive assistant at Saint Louis University, and as an archaeologist for a private St. Louis firm (ask her about some of her favorite digs!). She has immensely enjoyed her time at Washington University thus far, and is looking forward to working on future projects.

Outside of work, Meredith enjoys seeing live music, bird watching with her husband, Kevin, and hanging out with her Green Cheek Conure, Zuzu.

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Alana McMichael

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

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Brennan McMillan, MD

Medical School: Albany Medical College

Brennan McMillan, MD

Brennan McMillan, MD

Attending Physician, Center for Preoperative Assessment and Planning (CPAP); Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: February 2020

Brennan grew up in Colorado, just outside of Boulder, and attended the University of Colorado Boulder where he double majored in Biology and Neuroscience. He went to medical school at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York, where he met his fiancée, Nataly, and plans to get married in South Carolina this October. Brennan recently had a case report published alongside Dr. Cosgrove in Anesthesia Reports that discusses McArdle disease causing rhabdomyolysis following vaginal delivery. He enjoys playing indoor soccer and going on hikes at Babler State Park with their dog, Indy. He is also an avid board game player and looks forward to the upcoming board game convention, Geekway to the West.

Brennan McMillan, MD

Brennan McMillan, MD

Attending Physician, Center for Preoperative Assessment and Planning (CPAP); Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology

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Carl McMullen, DO

Associate Professor, Anesthesiology