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Department News
Recent news announcements from the Department of Surgery including faculty research and accomplishments, as well as community education information.
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.