Graduating fellows reflect on experience at WashU Medicine and look to the future.
Celebrating our 2025 cardiothoracic surgery fellowship graduates
More young women are getting breast cancer — why? (Links to an external site)
WashU Medicine’s Adetunji Toriola explains some of the factors driving the increase in women’s breast cancer diagnoses among women under 50.
Three surgeons elected into AOA class of 2025
Alpha Omega Alpha inducted three new members from the Department of Surgery.
SAFE accolade recipients – March/April 2025
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Department of Surgery ranks 2nd nationally in NIH research funding in 2024
Blue Ridge rankings place WashU Medicine among the nation’s highest surgery departments for research funding.
Is Going to the Bathroom ‘Just in Case’ Bad for You? (Links to an external site)
Brown and Gillanders receive Focused Practice Designation
Endocrine surgeons recognized for expertise in complex thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Hill receives 2025 AHPBA Steve Sotsky Award
General surgery resident’s research was recognized for second consecutive year.
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.
Odeny Selected for Global Health Leadership Program (Links to an external site)
Robotic Research Grant awarded for trainee research
Beneville and Awad receive $50,000 in SAGES funding for ongoing robotic research.
Martin named President-Elect of SUS
Chief of pediatric surgery to lead national academic surgery organization.
Panni awarded grant from Society of Surgical Oncology
SSO Research and Education Fund awards Roheena Panni, MD, MPHS, $25,000 Young Investigator Award.
Fox named President of American Society for Peripheral Nerve
Surgeon-scientist, Ida Fox, MD, to serve as president of the American Society for Peripheral Nerve.
Ryan McEnaney, MD, joins Vascular Surgery Faculty
Vascular surgery specialist joined Department of Surgery faculty on February 17.
Surgical education in action in an international setting
Dr. Hailey Shepherd provides insights on her experience as surgical resident on rotation in Malawi
Inspiring People: Danielle Shulte (Links to an external site)
As a grant specialist II, Danielle navigates the complex, ever-changing landscape of research funding.
When His Heart Stopped, a New Life Began (Links to an external site)
WISE Top Gun 2025
Trainees compete in laparoscopic skills showdown at WISE.
Kreisel named vice chair for research
Expert in transplant immunology to lead research program in Department of Surgery.
Uncovering differences in isthmic and lobar thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer
A recent study examines the molecular differences between thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer based on their location within the thyroid gland.
Matthew Claxton, DPM, CWSP, joins Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Limb preservation specialist joins faculty in January.
Elke Zani-Ruttenstock, MD, Joins Division of Pediatric Surgery
Stem cell therapy researcher, Elke Zani-Ruttenstock, MD, CPCC, joins the Division of Pediatric Surgery in January
Augusto Zani, MD, PhD, Joins Division of Pediatric Surgery
Prolific researcher, Augusto Zani, MD, PhD, joins the Division of Pediatric Surgery.
Analyzing multiple mammograms improves breast cancer risk prediction (Links to an external site)
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis describes an innovative method of analyzing mammograms that significantly improves the accuracy of predicting the risk of breast cancer development over the following five years. Using up to three years of previous mammograms, the new method identified individuals at high risk of developing breast cancer 2.3 times more accurately than the standard method, which is based on questionnaires assessing clinical risk factors alone, such as age, race and family history of breast cancer.
Bullock Receives Medical Staff Association Lifetime Achievement Award
“Virtuoso” Bullock recognized for 31 years of unwavering devotion to patients, surgical excellence & unparalleled commitment to community activism.
The Value of Global Surgery Experience
General surgery residents at WashU Medicine have several opportunities for global surgery experiences during their training.
Vaccine shows promise against aggressive breast cancer (Links to an external site)
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.
Brunt Recognized by NHL Team Physicians
Minimally invasive surgeon recognized for length of service as St. Louis Blues team physician.
SAFE Accolade Recipients
Congratulations to the Department of Surgery SAFE accolade recipients
The Best Part of Being a Breast Surgeon: Q&A with Breast Fellow Olivia Galloway, MD
Breast surgery fellow shares why she chose WashU Medicine and the most impactful part of her work.
Faculty Recognized by Academy of Educators
Currie receives Rising Star Award, faculty are inducted into Academy of Educators.
Eberlein Honored at Inaugural Lecture and Portrait Unveiling
Director of Siteman Cancer Center and past surgery chair recognized for contributions to cancer care.
CURIOSUS, vol. XII, 2024. In depth featured story. Robotics; Making Medicine Better (Links to an external site)
Dr Adeel Khan wins 1st place in top global robotic surgery competition (Links to an external site)
Dr. Adeel Khan KS Awards First Place Tribute, 2023 (Links to an external site)
First robotic liver transplant in U.S. performed by Washington University surgeons (Links to an external site)
Seattle man shares story of how treatment at Siteman Cancer Center saved his life (Links to an external site)
Nerve Transfers Give Hope to People with Spinal Cord Injuries (Links to an external site)
Nerve transfer surgery is a newer procedure that can improve movement in the elbows, wrists and hands after a cervical spinal cord injury.
New home for world-class cancer care opens on Medical Campus (Links to an external site)
9-story Siteman Cancer Center building designed for patient comfort, convenience.
Ethan Vargo, DO, Joins Division of Urologic Surgery
WashU Medicine alum and urologist joins the faculty with focus on urologic oncology and benign disease.