In honor of her dedication to patients over the past 30 years, Dr. Margenthaler was installed as the inaugural Endowed Chair for Surgical Excellence in Breast Cancer through The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital on April 9, 2026.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Ken Newcomer for a discussion with Dr. Ryan Fields, the former chair of the Section of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine and leading expert in comprehensive surgical cancer care.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Ken Newcomer for a discussion with Dr. Ryan Fields, the former chair of the Section of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine and leading expert in comprehensive surgical cancer care.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Ken Newcomer for a discussion with Dr. Ryan Fields, the former chief of the Section of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine and leading expert in comprehensive surgical cancer care.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Faiz Gani for a discussion with Dr. Julie Margenthaler, surgical oncologist and professor of surgery with expertise in the treatment of breast disease.
Insight from study in mice could guide next-generation cancer vaccine development
Threlkeld, Liu named winners at 25th Samuel A. Wells, Jr., Department of Surgery Resident Research Day.
Breast surgery specialist joins surgical oncology section on February 18.
When Pam Nicholson was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, she sought exceptional care and guidance from Siteman Cancer Center.
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Join Dr. Katharine Caldwell for a discussion with expert surgical oncologist Dr. Dominic Sanford.
Join Dr. Katharine Caldwell for a discussion with expert surgical oncologist, Dr. Dominic Sanford.
Surgeon-scientist describes pancreatic cancer research and the role of mentorship.
Endocrine surgeons recognized for expertise in complex thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
General surgery resident’s research was recognized for second consecutive year.
Brandt and Panni named Dean’s Scholars, joining a growing community of dedicated researchers.
Tohmasi, Colchado and Braasch named winners at 24th Samuel A. Wells, Jr. Research Day.
SSO Research and Education Fund awards Roheena Panni, MD, MPHS, $25,000 Young Investigator Award.
A recent study examines the molecular differences between thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer based on their location within the thyroid gland.
A small clinical trial shows promising results for patients with triple-negative breast cancer who received an investigational vaccine designed to prevent recurrence of tumors. Conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis with a therapy designed by WashU Medicine researchers, the trial is the first to report results for this type of vaccine — known as a neoantigen DNA vaccine — for breast cancer patients.
Director of Siteman Cancer Center and past surgery chair recognized for contributions to cancer care.
General surgery resident receives prestigious award from American College of Surgeons.
Accomplished surgeon-scientist receives endowed professorship.
Rossetti, Shepherd and Roberts named winners at 23rd Samuel A. Wells, Jr. Research Day.
General surgery resident recognized for outstanding work in cancer research, invited to AHPBA 2024 Annual Meeting
Congratulations to the 51 faculty from the Department of Surgery who were recognized in the 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors list.
Washington University breast cancer specialist honored in memory of renowned surgical oncologist.
Congratulations to the 41 Department of Surgery faculty recognized on the 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list.
HPB Nurse Coordinator recognized as first recipient of nursing award at 2022 Cholangiocarcinoma Summit.
Ryan Fields, MD, recognized alongside Paul and Elke Koch and Kim and Tim Eberlein, MD, at distinguished professorship installation ceremony.
AAES Foundation award recognizes Brown’s investigations in new therapies for aggressive thyroid cancer.
Prehabilitation (or rehabilitation before surgery) helps patients be healthy and strong before surgery and has been shown to improve recovery and health outcomes. The Surgical Prehabilitation and Readiness (SPAR) program at Washington University guides patients for the weeks before a procedure by providing strategies and goals to prepare their body and mind.