The Washington University campus community is making headlines every day. Members of the School of Medicine are regularly featured in local, national and international news stories. Department of Surgery faculty, staff and medical students are leaders in their specialties, and share their expertise when called upon. Campus Catch-Up collects some of these stories and celebrates members of the community who are receiving recognition.
Researchers Shaina Eckhouse, MD, FACS, and Andrew Pierce, MHSA, explain how a new disinfection process helped extend the supply of N-95 masks. Their findings are published today on the @JAmCollSurg website. https://t.co/ALXi9xRQy4 #ACSCOVID19 @EckhouseMD @BJC_HealthCare @WUSTLmed pic.twitter.com/M6oZvaJKUm
— AmericanCollSurgeons (@AmCollSurgeons) April 28, 2020
Surgeons help create new process for disinfecting and reusing N95 masks
From American College of Surgeons
Shaina Eckhouse, MD, from the Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Program, and Andrew Pierce, MHSA, collaborate to create a disinfecting process for N95 masks, making it easier for Washington University Physicians to safely use their masks.
Marc Moon to become President of AATS
From American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Marc Moon, MD, Section Chief of Cardiac Surgery, will become the president of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery at its 100th Annual Meeting on May 24th. Moon is an authority on cardiothoracic surgery who promotes heart health and treats even the rarest of cardiothoracic conditions.
Washington University residents and fellows receive Peloton bikes for their teams
From Peloton – The Comeback
Teresa Rice, MD, and Leisha Elmore, MD, wrote to Peloton, explaining why their teams at Washington University School of Medicine each deserved free Peloton bikes. They were both recognized by Peloton’s Comeback program, and will receive bikes for their respective areas.
Students, faculty providing coronavirus-related outreach to the Latino population
From Wash U Med News Hub
Washington University medical students and Acute and Critical Care surgeon LJ Punch, MD, address the need for Spanish COVID information by joining forces with local community partners.
100+ coronavirus questions answered by doctors
From KSDK
Washington University Physicians help KSDK spread facts rather than fear by answering over 100 COVID-19 questions from viewers.