Will Gerull, MD, selected for competitive grant to pursue research on surgical simulation and education as incoming WISE fellow.
WISE Education Fellow Gerull Awarded Intuitive Surgical Grant
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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.
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.
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.
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
Department of Surgery New Faculty: July 2023
Washington University welcomes Drs. Rosengart and Neuberger to the Department of Surgery.
Washington University Shows Support at the Annual Walk from Obesity
Washington University bariatric surgeons, patients and supporters walk to raise awareness and funds at the 2023 Walk from Obesity.
Section of Vascular Surgery Becomes Founding Member of SVS Foundation
Washington University partners with the Society of Vascular Surgery as a Vascular Innovation Partner.
Martin to lead pediatric surgery division (Links to an external site)
Surgeon-scientist also to be surgeon-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Five Things to Discuss with Your Doctor This Men’s Health Awareness Month
Addressing five common urologic men’s health concerns and how to start the conversation with your doctor.
Study reveals how treatment-resistant prostate cancer provides its own hormonal fuel (Links to an external site)
Findings, in mice, suggest potential treatment strategy
Deb Osborne Retires After 30 Years of Service in the Department of Surgery
Patient Services Supervisor Deb Osborne reflects on her 30 years with the Department of Surgery and looks forward to what comes next.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: May 2023
Washington University welcomes Dr. Beryne Odeny to the Department of Surgery.
Cos and Bai Named Winners of 22nd Annual Samuel A. Wells, Jr., Resident Research Day
Resident finalists present groundbreaking research and faculty vote to select winners at 2023 Wells Research Day Competition.
Siteman Cancer Center launches cancer screening initiative to address racial disparities (Links to an external site)
Change in breast density over time linked to cancer risk (Links to an external site)
Repeated mammograms contain data on changes in breast density over time that could help identify women at high risk of breast cancer and even reveal which breast is likely to be affected, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
As colon cancer spreads in younger adults, new research identifies earliest symptoms (Links to an external site)
Red flags indicate risk for early-onset colorectal cancer (Links to an external site)
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified four important signs and symptoms that signal an elevated risk of early-onset colorectal cancer. The incidence of colorectal cancer is rising in people under 50, making it important to recognize such signs.
Researchers Identify Possible New Risk for Breast Cancer (Links to an external site)
Aft Installed as Inaugural Jeffrey F. Moley Professor of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery
Washington University breast cancer specialist honored in memory of renowned surgical oncologist.
Always Looking Forward: Francesca Dimou Performs 500th Robotic Surgery
Minimally invasive bariatric surgeon reaches personal milestone and continues life-changing surgical work at Washington University.
Care at the Highest Caliber: Transplant Team Celebrates 2000th Lung Transplant
Washington University Lung Transplant Program reaches an impressive milestone at the start of 2023.
New imaging technology may reduce surgeries for rectal cancer patients (Links to an external site)
Grant supports training physician-scientists in cancer research (Links to an external site)
Funding aims to increase number of physicians driving innovative research in oncology
Doyle Inducted as Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Leading transplant surgeon Maria B. Majella Doyle, MD, MBA, receives international recognition as an RCSI Honorary Fellow.
Top Gun 2023
General surgery residents refine minimally invasive surgical skills and compete at WISE and SAGES.
Celebrating Service: Staff Milestone Awards 2023
The Department of Surgery recognizes five- to forty-year milestones for over 100 staff members.
Kaneko Installed as Shoenberg Chair in Cardiovascular Disease
Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD, recognized at Shoenberg Chair Installation ceremony.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: March 2023
Washington University welcomes Drs. Guerra, Smith, Zuke, Mendelow, Wait, Allen and Oak to the Department of Surgery.
WISE Receives ACS-AEI Reaccreditation
Washington University surgical skills lab accredited and commended once again by the American College of Surgeons for top-tier education and programming.
A New Lease on Life: Scott’s Story
After a shocking diagnosis, Scott Pulley was told a heart transplant was his only option. The Washington University heart team came together to find another way – and save his life in the process.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: February 2023
Washington University welcomes Drs. Alvarado and Guo to the Department of Surgery.
Registration Open for 30th Annual CME Refresher Course & Update in General Surgery
The Midwest’s most comprehensive general surgery review course returns to St. Louis – Register now!
13th Annual Anderson-Newton Lectureship in Transplantation
Robert A. Montgomery, MD, PhD, Director of Langone Transplant Institute at New York University, delivers 2022 Anderson-Newton Lecture.
Rubin Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Brian Rubin, MD, honored as recipient of 2022 BJH Medical Staff Association Lifetime Achievement Award.
Hemmer Receives Cholangiocarcinoma Oncology Nurses of Excellence Award
HPB Nurse Coordinator recognized as first recipient of nursing award at 2022 Cholangiocarcinoma Summit.
Fields Honored as First Kim and Tim Eberlein Distinguished Professor
Ryan Fields, MD, recognized alongside Paul and Elke Koch and Kim and Tim Eberlein, MD, at distinguished professorship installation ceremony.
Nicholas T. Kouchoukos Research Day 2022
Cardiothoracic trainees present research and visiting professor delivers lecture at annual Kouchoukos Research Day.
Atrial Fibrillation at a Glance
A healthy heart is essential to overall health and wellbeing, and an irregular heartbeat can be an early warning sign of complications down the line.
What to Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes pain, numbness or weakness in the hand – but what causes the condition and what can be done about it?