Eckhouse Receives Barbara Berci Memorial Award
Shaina Eckhouse received the award for her leadership in patient-oriented minimally invasive surgery.
Wise Named Vice Chair for Education
Accomplished surgeon and educator to oversee training programs.
Change in breast density over time linked to cancer risk (Links to an external site)
Repeated mammograms contain data on changes in breast density over time that could help identify women at high risk of breast cancer and even reveal which breast is likely to be affected, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Red flags indicate risk for early-onset colorectal cancer (Links to an external site)
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified four important signs and symptoms that signal an elevated risk of early-onset colorectal cancer. The incidence of colorectal cancer is rising in people under 50, making it important to recognize such signs.
Residents Receive International Research Fellowships
Two general surgery residents recently received international research fellowships. These highly competitive fellowships will support the residents during their lab time.
Awad Named President of Association for Surgical Education
Renowned surgical educator to lead national organization.
Aft Installed as Inaugural Jeffrey F. Moley Professor of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery
Washington University breast cancer specialist honored in memory of renowned surgical oncologist.
Always Looking Forward: Francesca Dimou Performs 500th Robotic Surgery
Minimally invasive bariatric surgeon reaches personal milestone and continues life-changing surgical work at Washington University.
Care at the Highest Caliber: Transplant Team Celebrates 2000th Lung Transplant
Washington University Lung Transplant Program reaches an impressive milestone at the start of 2023.