Surgical oncologist Trang Nguyen, MD, joined KMOV to discuss the type of cancer that led to country superstar Toby Keith’s death.
Local oncologist speaks about the type of cancer that led to Toby Keith’s death (Links to an external site)
First living liver donation in 10 years in St. Louis gives Florissant baby new life (Links to an external site)
Last year across the country, just 658 out of 10,660 — 6% — of liver transplants came from living donors, federal data shows. But the number of living liver donors has been growing steadily over the past 10 years as the safety of donation improves and the waiting list for transplants grows.
Breast cancer rates increasing among younger women (Links to an external site)
Analyzing rates by age, race, tumor characteristics could inform prevention strategies
Lai Named American Urological Association Research Chair
Urologist-scientist Henry Lai, MD, will lead national efforts to advance research in urologic diseases as chair of the AUA Office of Research.
Top Doctors 2024
Congratulations to the 51 faculty from the Department of Surgery who were recognized in the 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors list.
Siteman research team receives grant for trial of immunotherapy against melanoma (Links to an external site)
A research team, including Ryan Fields, MD, has received $1.5 million from the Rising Tide Foundation for Cancer Research and the Melanoma Research Alliance, for a immunotherapy trial for melanoma.
Siteman Investment Program awards $1.5 million in cancer research grants (Links to an external site)
Research projects will benefit from $1.5 million in new grants announced by Siteman Cancer Center.
A Wellspring of Wisdom: Nancy Bertelsman Celebrates 35 Years of Service
After 35 years, Bertelsman transitions to partial retirement, focueses on special projects in dean’s office.
Yu Named General Surgery Residency Program Director
Accomplished transplant surgeon and surgical educator to lead training program in 2024.
Epigenome’s role in cancer revealed in new study (Links to an external site)
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have analyzed the epigenomes of tumor cells across 11 cancer types and revealed important roles for this regulatory system of the genome in the way cancer forms, grows and spreads.
Innovative Perfusion Technology Advances Surgical Training
Faculty and trainees in the Department of Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis utilize novel perfusion technology to advance surgical care.
Pancreatic cancer research, clinical trials supported with $10.9 million NCI grant (Links to an external site)
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received an NCI grant that will provide about $10.9 million to research programs for the development of new therapies for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the deadliest form of pancreatic cancer.
In the Business of Education: Gretchen Blow, EdD
Leading efforts to elevate surgical education at Washington University School of Medicine.
Surgery Research Administrators Win T-Shirt Design Contest
Research Administrator Appreciation Day recognizes specialists who manage research.
Greg Patterson: Cancer Experience Sparks Mission to Educate (Links to an external site)
Prostate cancer was a wake-up call for Greg Patterson. Now he is working to encourage men to get checked—today. A morning argument may have saved Greg Patterson’s life. After pushing some health concerns aside for months, Greg finally took action after being scolded by his wife. The result was a diagnosis of stage 3 prostate cancer at age 55. Now Greg is on a mission to change the narrative about the disease.
Shaina Baldwin: Sharing Knowledge, Sparking Change (Links to an external site)
Most people visit an average of seven different doctors and face years of misdiagnoses before discovering they have thoracic outlet syndrome. Shana Baldwin lived that painful experience until finding Robert Thompson, MD, a nationally recognized Washington University vascular surgeon at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She is now dedicated to helping others find answers sooner.
Journey to the Top: The Incredible Evolution of the Heart and Vascular Center (Links to an external site)
One family’s visionary generosity to create the John M. Shoenberg Chair in Cardiovascular Disease nearly 40 years ago launched the evolution of one of the top-rated heart programs in the country
WISE Education Fellow Gerull Awarded Intuitive Surgical Grant
Will Gerull, MD, selected for competitive grant to pursue research on surgical simulation and education as incoming WISE fellow.
Injectable Cosmetic Services at the Center for Advanced Medicine: Offering Convenience Through Collaboration
Nurse practitioner Carrie Bettlach discusses cosmetic services available at the Center for Advanced Medicine.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: September 2023
Washington University welcomes Drs. Niziolek, Panni, Martin, Datta, Brandt and Cullinan to the Department of Surgery.
Vascular Surgery Residency and Fellowship Graduation 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 vascular surgery residency and fellowship graduates!
Urologic Surgery Residency and Fellowship Graduation 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 urologic surgery residency and fellowship graduates!
Tackling Lung Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: Resolvin D1 Proves Potential
A recent study led by investigators at Washington University and Harvard University details new findings regarding the role of lipid mediators following lung transplantation.
Lower Your Cancer Risk With Just Four Minutes of Exercise (Links to an external site)
Department of Surgery New Faculty: August 2023
Washington University welcomes Drs. Welko, Chapman, Badran, Martens and Jones to the Department of Surgery and congratulates Drs. Craft and Al-Aref on their promotions.
Aft named inaugural Moley Professor of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery (Links to an external site)
Bai Receives 2023 AATS Lillehei Award
General surgery resident recognized by American Association for Thoracic Surgery lung transplant research.
Kidney tissue atlas serves as blueprint for understanding kidney injury, disease (Links to an external site)
Research collaboration details molecular knowledge, step toward personalized medicine
Beryne Odeny, MD, MPH, PhD: Eliminating Inequities
Washington University physician-implementation scientist seeks to investigate and eliminate health disparities on a local and global scale.
Colchado Awarded Plastic Surgery Foundation Research Fellowship
Washington University general surgery resident Daniel Colchado, MD, selected to conduct funded research in Plastic Surgery Research Laboratory.
First robotic liver transplant in U.S. performed by Washington University surgeons (Links to an external site)
Groundbreaking surgery performed at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency and Fellowship Graduation and Annual James Barrett Brown Day 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 plastic and reconstructive surgery residency and fellowship graduates!
General Surgery Residency Graduation, Awards, and Graham Lecture 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 general surgery residency graduates!
Hand Wound Nearly Costs One Patient his Limb (and his Life) (Links to an external site)
How Parkland Health Center and Barnes-Jewish Hospital Helped Save Him
Department of Surgery New Faculty: July 2023
Washington University welcomes Drs. Rosengart and Neuberger to the Department of Surgery.
Washington University Shows Support at the Annual Walk from Obesity
Washington University bariatric surgeons, patients and supporters walk to raise awareness and funds at the 2023 Walk from Obesity.
Section of Vascular Surgery Becomes Founding Member of SVS Foundation
Washington University partners with the Society of Vascular Surgery as a Vascular Innovation Partner.
Martin to lead pediatric surgery division (Links to an external site)
Surgeon-scientist also to be surgeon-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Five Things to Discuss with Your Doctor This Men’s Health Awareness Month
Addressing five common urologic men’s health concerns and how to start the conversation with your doctor.
Study reveals how treatment-resistant prostate cancer provides its own hormonal fuel (Links to an external site)
Findings, in mice, suggest potential treatment strategy
Deb Osborne Retires After 30 Years of Service in the Department of Surgery
Patient Services Supervisor Deb Osborne reflects on her 30 years with the Department of Surgery and looks forward to what comes next.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: May 2023
Washington University welcomes Dr. Beryne Odeny to the Department of Surgery.
Cos and Bai Named Winners of 22nd Annual Samuel A. Wells, Jr., Resident Research Day
Resident finalists present groundbreaking research and faculty vote to select winners at 2023 Wells Research Day Competition.
Siteman Cancer Center launches cancer screening initiative to address racial disparities (Links to an external site)
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.
As colon cancer spreads in younger adults, new research identifies earliest symptoms (Links to an external site)
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.