Brandt and Panni named Dean’s Scholars, joining a growing community of dedicated researchers.
Two Surgeons Named 2025 Dean’s Scholars
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Wells Resident Research Day 2025
On Tuesday, February 25th, the Department of Surgery celebrated the 24th Samuel A. Wells, Jr., MD, Resident Research Day. Wells Day is an esteemed annual event dedicated to highlighting the research efforts of surgical residents. The main objective of this event is to provide a platform where residents can present their research findings, through both […]
Robotic Research Grant Awarded for Trainee Research
Beneville and Awad receive $50,000 in SAGES funding for ongoing robotic research.
Panni Awarded Grant from Society of Surgical Oncology
SSO Research and Education Fund awards Roheena Panni, MD, MPHS, $25,000 Young Investigator Award.
Fox Named President of American Society for Peripheral Nerve
Surgeon-scientist, Ida Fox, MD, to serve as president of the American Society for Peripheral Nerve.
Ryan McEnaney, MD, Joins Vascular Surgery Faculty
Vascular surgery specialist joined Department of Surgery faculty on February 17.
Surgical Education in Action in an International Setting
Dr. Hailey Shepherd provides insights on her experience as surgical resident on rotation in Malawi
WISE Top Gun 2025
Trainees compete in laparoscopic skills showdown at WISE.
Augusto Zani, MD, PhD, Joins Division of Pediatric Surgery
Prolific researcher, Augusto Zani, MD, PhD, joins the Division of Pediatric Surgery.
Elke Zani-Ruttenstock, MD, Joins Division of Pediatric Surgery
Stem cell therapy researcher, Elke Zani-Ruttenstock, MD, CPCC, joins the Division of Pediatric Surgery in January
Matthew Claxton, DPM, CWSP, Joins Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Limb preservation specialist joins faculty in January.
Bullock Receives Medical Staff Association Lifetime Achievement Award
“Virtuoso” Bullock recognized for 31 years of unwavering devotion to patients, surgical excellence & unparalleled commitment to community activism.
The Value of Global Surgery Experience
General surgery residents at WashU Medicine have several opportunities for global surgery experiences during their training.
SAFE Accolade Recipients
Congratulations to the Department of Surgery SAFE accolade recipients
Nupam Mahajan Named Urology Surgery Research Professor
Leading prostate cancer researcher recognized at installation ceremony.
Heart Transplant Specialist Recognized in St. Louis Magazine’s Annual Excellence in Nursing Awards
Advanced practice provider in heart transplant surgery Lynelle Jolliff is recognized at the top of her field in the St. Louis area.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Receives 2024 Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award
Hospital recognized for world-class care in mitral valve repair surgery.
Getting Injectables Now Could Complicate a Facelift Later (Links to an external site)
Plastic surgeons are finding a lot of unwelcome surprises under the skin. Facelifts were up 18% in 2022.
St. Louis-based International Surgery Organization Continues to Expand Service
Local non-profit, SOfA gains support from SAGES with resident partnership
Surgery Recognized at 2024 Distinguished Service Teaching Awards
Faculty and residents receive awards for excellence in medical student education.
Gillanders named Mary Culver Professor of Surgery
Accomplished surgeon-scientist receives endowed professorship.
Wells Resident Research Day 2024
Rossetti, Shepherd and Roberts named winners at 23rd Samuel A, Wells, Jr. Research Day
B Cells Responsible for Lung Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
Recipient-derived B cells responsible for the lung ischemia-reperfusion injury, study finds.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
In the Business of Education: Gretchen Blow, EdD
Leading efforts to elevate surgical education at Washington University School of Medicine.