Neurosurgeon, inventor, and entrepreneur recognized for leadership, innovation, and impact across disciplines We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Eric C. Leuthardt on receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award from Olin Business School! This award honors WashU Olin graduates who have achieved distinction in their careers and exemplify the highest standards of leadership, progressive thinking, integrity, commitment, courage, […]
Jin-Moo Lee, MD, PhD, head of the WashU Medicine Department of Neurology, and Eric Leuthardt, MD, MBA, vice chair of innovation in the Department of Neurosurgery, have been selected as recipients of the prestigious Falk Catalyst Award. Each year, select institutions are invited to submit up to two applications to the Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical […]
Honoring Pioneering Contributions to Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering Congratulations to our own Eric Leuthardt, MD, the Shi H. Huang Professor of Neurological Surgery in the Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery, for being inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows. AIMBE Fellows represent the top 2% of medical and […]
Leuthardt is also Chief of the Division of Neurotechnology and Director of both the Center for Neuroscience in Innovation and Technology and the Brain Laser Center. Eric C. Leuthardt, MD, professor of neurosurgery, neuroscience, biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering & materials science, was installed as the Shi Hui Huang Professor of Neurological Surgery. A celebration […]
Shi H. Huang Professor of Neurological Surgery
Vice-Chair of Innovation, Department of Neurosurgery
Chief, Division of Neurotechnology
Professor of Neurosurgery, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
Director, Center for Innovation in Neuroscience and Technology
Director, Brain Laser Center
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
The goal of the Leuthardt Lab is to understand brain computer interface (BCI) devices and their implications regarding patient care.
Earbud-like device from WashU startup Aurenar is designed to improve stroke outcomes after ruptured brain aneurysm A non-invasive neuromodulation technology has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for reducing a dangerous narrowing of blood vessels in the brain that can follow a brain bleed from a ruptured aneurysm. Early […]
WashU Welcome Functional Neurosurgeon The Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery at WashU Medicine is pleased to announce that Gabriel Friedman, MD, has accepted a full-time faculty position in our department. He will begin this summer as a functional neurosurgeon caring for patients with movement disorders, epilepsy, pain, and peripheral nerve conditions and a research focus […]
An exciting weekend of innovation, collaboration, and engagement at AANS 2026 At AANS this year, Dr. Eric Leuthardt was invited to deliver the Hunt-Wilson Lectureship. The Hunt-Wilson Lectureship was established in 2002 through an endowment from a neurosurgeon to honor his mentors, Drs. Bill Hunt and Charlie Wilson. Both were known for their insight and […]
Dr. Pennicooke and Dr. Strahle Featured Among 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors Did you spot a familiar face in the August edition of St. Louis Magazine? Our very own Dr. Pennicooke is featured in a stunning photo and highlighted for his outstanding contributions to neurosurgery. “As a neurosurgeon who focuses on complex spinal surgery, Dr. […]