Transcatheter cardiac surgeon leads section with innovation in clinical, research and education programs.
Kaneko Named Chief of Cardiac Surgery
Puri Named Chief of Thoracic Surgery Section
Expert in lung transplantation and lung cancer surgery to lead Section of Thoracic Surgery.
Smelser Receives Young Urologist of the Year Award
Urologic oncologist recognized for excellent early-career practice.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: April 2024
Washington University welcomes Drs. Cowan and Metcalf to the Department of Surgery.
Accelerated aging linked to cancer risk in younger adults, research shows (Links to an external site)
Researchers from the Department of Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine looked for clues about why some types of cancer are on the rise in younger adults. They’ve found an interesting lead: a connection to accelerated biological aging.
Patel Named Kimbrough Chair for Pediatric Dentistry
Expert in craniosynostosis, cleft lip and cleft palate care recognized for leading in craniofacial surgery and outcomes research.
Hill Receives AHPBA Steve Sotsky Award
General surgery resident recognized for outstanding work in cancer research, invited to AHPBA 2024 Annual Meeting
Mackinnon Installed as Minot Packer Fryer Professor of Plastic Surgery
Susan Mackinnon, MD is recognized for her contribution to nerve surgery, pioneering revolutionary nerve transfer procedure.
For Your Health – What to Know About Young Adult Colorectal Cancer (Links to an external site)
Graham Colditz and colorectal surgeon Will Chapman Jr. share important information about young adult colorectal cancer.
Pioneers in Robotic Surgery Reach Milestone 5000th Case
Urologists Bhayani and Figenshau complete landmark operation using advanced surgical technology.
2023 Annual Report (Links to an external site)
This report highlights the exceptional work of our department, including milestones in minimally invasive surgery, advances in cutting edge research and our commitment to world-class surgical training.
Panni Wins Top Gun 2024
General surgery residents test laparoscopic skills ahead of SAGES competition.
New cell-based immunotherapy offered for melanoma (Links to an external site)
Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy has received approval from FDA for some patients with metastatic melanoma.
David DeNardo, PhD Explores How the Tumor Microenvironment Affects Immune Responses to Cancer (Links to an external site)
David DeNardo, PhD, alongside his research team in the Tumor Immunology Program at Washington University School of Medicine, is working to understand why responses to cancer immunotherapy vary among patients.
Department of Surgery Ranks 2nd Nationally in NIH Research Funding
Blue Ridge rankings place Washington University among the nation’s highest surgery departments for research funding.
Tailored Patient Care Creates Favorable Long-term Outcome: Mark Autry’s Journey
The combination of clinical expertise and focused research means patients experience highly tailored care, whether surgery is needed or not
Local oncologist speaks about the type of cancer that led to Toby Keith’s death (Links to an external site)
Surgical oncologist Trang Nguyen, MD, joined KMOV to discuss the type of cancer that led to country superstar Toby Keith’s death.
First living liver donation in 10 years in St. Louis gives Florissant baby new life (Links to an external site)
Last year across the country, just 658 out of 10,660 — 6% — of liver transplants came from living donors, federal data shows. But the number of living liver donors has been growing steadily over the past 10 years as the safety of donation improves and the waiting list for transplants grows.
Breast cancer rates increasing among younger women (Links to an external site)
Analyzing rates by age, race, tumor characteristics could inform prevention strategies
Lai Named American Urological Association Research Chair
Urologist-scientist Henry Lai, MD, will lead national efforts to advance research in urologic diseases as chair of the AUA Office of Research.
Top Doctors 2024
Congratulations to the 51 faculty from the Department of Surgery who were recognized in the 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors list.
Siteman research team receives grant for trial of immunotherapy against melanoma (Links to an external site)
A research team, including Ryan Fields, MD, has received $1.5 million from the Rising Tide Foundation for Cancer Research and the Melanoma Research Alliance, for a immunotherapy trial for melanoma.
Siteman Investment Program awards $1.5 million in cancer research grants (Links to an external site)
Research projects will benefit from $1.5 million in new grants announced by Siteman Cancer Center.
A Wellspring of Wisdom: Nancy Bertelsman Celebrates 35 Years of Service
After 35 years, Bertelsman transitions to partial retirement, focueses on special projects in dean’s office.
Yu Named General Surgery Residency Program Director
Accomplished transplant surgeon and surgical educator to lead training program in 2024.
Epigenome’s role in cancer revealed in new study (Links to an external site)
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have analyzed the epigenomes of tumor cells across 11 cancer types and revealed important roles for this regulatory system of the genome in the way cancer forms, grows and spreads.
Innovative Perfusion Technology Advances Surgical Training
Faculty and trainees in the Department of Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis utilize novel perfusion technology to advance surgical care.
Pancreatic cancer research, clinical trials supported with $10.9 million NCI grant (Links to an external site)
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received an NCI grant that will provide about $10.9 million to research programs for the development of new therapies for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the deadliest form of pancreatic cancer.
In the Business of Education: Gretchen Blow, EdD
Leading efforts to elevate surgical education at Washington University School of Medicine.
Surgery Research Administrators Win T-Shirt Design Contest
Research Administrator Appreciation Day recognizes specialists who manage research.
Greg Patterson: Cancer Experience Sparks Mission to Educate (Links to an external site)
Prostate cancer was a wake-up call for Greg Patterson. Now he is working to encourage men to get checked—today. A morning argument may have saved Greg Patterson’s life. After pushing some health concerns aside for months, Greg finally took action after being scolded by his wife. The result was a diagnosis of stage 3 prostate cancer at age 55. Now Greg is on a mission to change the narrative about the disease.
Shaina Baldwin: Sharing Knowledge, Sparking Change (Links to an external site)
Most people visit an average of seven different doctors and face years of misdiagnoses before discovering they have thoracic outlet syndrome. Shana Baldwin lived that painful experience until finding Robert Thompson, MD, a nationally recognized Washington University vascular surgeon at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She is now dedicated to helping others find answers sooner.
Journey to the Top: The Incredible Evolution of the Heart and Vascular Center (Links to an external site)
One family’s visionary generosity to create the John M. Shoenberg Chair in Cardiovascular Disease nearly 40 years ago launched the evolution of one of the top-rated heart programs in the country
WISE Education Fellow Gerull Awarded Intuitive Surgical Grant
Will Gerull, MD, selected for competitive grant to pursue research on surgical simulation and education as incoming WISE fellow.
Injectable Cosmetic Services at the Center for Advanced Medicine: Offering Convenience Through Collaboration
Nurse practitioner Carrie Bettlach discusses cosmetic services available at the Center for Advanced Medicine.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: September 2023
Washington University welcomes Drs. Niziolek, Panni, Martin, Datta, Brandt and Cullinan to the Department of Surgery.
Vascular Surgery Residency and Fellowship Graduation 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 vascular surgery residency and fellowship graduates!
Urologic Surgery Residency and Fellowship Graduation 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 urologic surgery residency and fellowship graduates!
Tackling Lung Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: Resolvin D1 Proves Potential
A recent study led by investigators at Washington University and Harvard University details new findings regarding the role of lipid mediators following lung transplantation.
Lower Your Cancer Risk With Just Four Minutes of Exercise (Links to an external site)
Department of Surgery New Faculty: August 2023
Washington University welcomes Drs. Welko, Chapman, Badran, Martens and Jones to the Department of Surgery and congratulates Drs. Craft and Al-Aref on their promotions.
Aft named inaugural Moley Professor of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery (Links to an external site)
Bai Receives 2023 AATS Lillehei Award
General surgery resident recognized by American Association for Thoracic Surgery lung transplant research.
Kidney tissue atlas serves as blueprint for understanding kidney injury, disease (Links to an external site)
Research collaboration details molecular knowledge, step toward personalized medicine
Beryne Odeny, MD, MPH, PhD: Eliminating Inequities
Washington University physician-implementation scientist seeks to investigate and eliminate health disparities on a local and global scale.
Colchado Awarded Plastic Surgery Foundation Research Fellowship
Washington University general surgery resident Daniel Colchado, MD, selected to conduct funded research in Plastic Surgery Research Laboratory.
Craig Smith, MD, MBA: A Surgeon on a Mission
Washington University general and acute and critical care surgeon Craig Smith accepting new patients now.
First robotic liver transplant in U.S. performed by Washington University surgeons (Links to an external site)
Groundbreaking surgery performed at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency and Fellowship Graduation and Annual James Barrett Brown Day 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 plastic and reconstructive surgery residency and fellowship graduates!
General Surgery Residency Graduation, Awards, and Graham Lecture 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 general surgery residency graduates!
Hand Wound Nearly Costs One Patient his Limb (and his Life) (Links to an external site)
How Parkland Health Center and Barnes-Jewish Hospital Helped Save Him