Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
SAFE accolade recipients – March/April 2025
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Is Going to the Bathroom ‘Just in Case’ Bad for You? (Links to an external site)
Brown and Gillanders receive Focused Practice Designation
Endocrine surgeons recognized for expertise in complex thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Hill receives 2025 AHPBA Steve Sotsky Award
General surgery resident’s research was recognized for second consecutive year.
Clanahan recognized with Outstanding Resident Teacher Award
General surgery resident Julie Clanahan, MD, was recognized at ASE annual meeting.
Amber Leis, MD, joins the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Plastic surgeon joins WashU Medicine on May 1.
Fuhs awarded inaugural Program Coordinator GME Rising Star Award
Surgery fellowship program coordinator awarded Rising Star by the Academy of Educators.
Study finds success in novel aortic valve reconstruction procedure
Scientists use right atrial appendage to revolutionize aortic valve reconstruction in children.
Surgery recognized at 2025 Distinguished Service Teaching Awards
Four members of the Department of Surgery recognized with Distinguished Service Teaching Awards.
Two surgeons named 2025 Dean’s Scholars
Brandt and Panni named Dean’s Scholars, joining a growing community of dedicated researchers.
On the passing of Brad Warner: Message from the Chair
Brad Warner, MD, professor of surgery and former chief of pediatric surgery died April 4.
New risk prediction model shows promise for early breast cancer detection
A new study validates an innovative method of analyzing mammograms to predict risk of developing breast cancer over five years.
Wells Resident Research Day 2025
Tohmasi, Colchado and Braasch named winners at 24th Samuel A. Wells, Jr. Research Day.
Study identifies factors necessary for lung transplant tolerance
A new study led by thoracic immunobiology investigators establishes regulatory Foxp3+ T cells as critical for lung transplant tolerance.
Odeny Selected for Global Health Leadership Program (Links to an external site)
Robotic Research Grant awarded for trainee research
Beneville and Awad receive $50,000 in SAGES funding for ongoing robotic research.
Martin named President-Elect of SUS
Chief of pediatric surgery to lead national academic surgery organization.
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
Inspiring People: Danielle Shulte (Links to an external site)
As a grant specialist II, Danielle navigates the complex, ever-changing landscape of research funding.
WISE Top Gun 2025
Trainees compete in laparoscopic skills showdown at WISE.
Kreisel named vice chair for research
Expert in transplant immunology to lead research program in Department of Surgery.
Uncovering differences in isthmic and lobar thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer
A recent study examines the molecular differences between thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer based on their location within the thyroid gland.
Matthew Claxton, DPM, CWSP, joins Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Limb preservation specialist joins faculty in January.
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
Augusto Zani, MD, PhD, Joins Division of Pediatric Surgery
Prolific researcher, Augusto Zani, MD, PhD, joins the Division of Pediatric Surgery.
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.
Brunt Recognized by NHL Team Physicians
Minimally invasive surgeon recognized for length of service as St. Louis Blues team physician.
SAFE Accolade Recipients
Congratulations to the Department of Surgery SAFE accolade recipients
The Best Part of Being a Breast Surgeon: Q&A with Breast Fellow Olivia Galloway, MD
Breast surgery fellow shares why she chose WashU Medicine and the most impactful part of her work.
Faculty Recognized by Academy of Educators
Currie receives Rising Star Award, faculty are inducted into Academy of Educators.
Eberlein Honored at Inaugural Lecture and Portrait Unveiling
Director of Siteman Cancer Center and past surgery chair recognized for contributions to cancer care.
Nerve Transfers Give Hope to People with Spinal Cord Injuries (Links to an external site)
Nerve transfer surgery is a newer procedure that can improve movement in the elbows, wrists and hands after a cervical spinal cord injury.
New home for world-class cancer care opens on Medical Campus (Links to an external site)
9-story Siteman Cancer Center building designed for patient comfort, convenience.
Ethan Vargo, DO, Joins Division of Urologic Surgery
WashU Medicine alum and urologist joins the faculty with focus on urologic oncology and benign disease.
Hubert Swana, MD, joins Division of Urologic Surgery
Urologist with expertise in minimally invasive techniques joins faculty as director of pediatric urology.
Kathryn Rowland, MD, MPHS, Joins Division of Pediatric Surgery
WashU Medicine alum and pediatric surgeon to start October 2024.
Danny Mou, MD, MPH, Joins Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Fellowship trained expert in bariatric surgery joins the weight loss team September 1, 2024.
Robert MacGregor, MD, Joins Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgeon specializing in benign foregut surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction to start September 1.
Jonathan Maldonado, MD, Joins Division of Urologic Surgery
Urologic oncologist to start September 1.
Caldwell Receives Chassin Award for Professionalism
General surgery resident receives prestigious award from American College of Surgeons.
Nupam Mahajan Named Urology Surgery Research Professor
Leading prostate cancer researcher recognized at installation ceremony.
Riley’s Story (Links to an external site)
Riley needed multiple surgeries, including a successful operation from Kamlesh Patel, MD. Now she’s shadowing jaw surgeries during summer break.
Fox Receives Grant Award for Clinical Excellence
Renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon recognized for her biopsychosocial approach to care for people with cervical spinal cord injury.
Zayed to lead new Division of Surgical Sciences (Links to an external site)
Vascular surgeon to advance innovative patient care, research
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.
Blatnik Named Chief of Minimally Invasive Surgery Section
Expert in laparoscopic and robotic hernia repair to lead Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery.