Successful Inaugural Spine and Skull Base Surgical Skills Lab Held

Drs. Molina and Gupta Lead First Full Spine Lab in New FLTC Neurosurgery/ENT Space This past weekend, Dr. Molina and Dr. Gupta organized a spine and skull base surgical skills lab where medical students, residents, and fellows from neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery had the opportunity to practice advanced spine surgical techniques. Sponsored by Depuy Spine […]

WashU Neurosurgery Ranked No. 6 in Nation for NIH Funding

WashU Neurosurgery Consistently Ranks Among the Nation’s Top Institutions for NIH Research Funding The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) has released its yearly comprehensive analysis of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) support for institutions, departments, and investigators, with the rankings based on funding received from the NIH. We are proud to […]

2025 Residency Match Class

We are thrilled to announce the 2025-2026 Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery Intern Class Megan Bauman Graves – Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Riley Driscoll – University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Kyle McGrath – University of Florida College of Medicine Welcome to WashU Neurosurgery!

Groundbreaking Research in Fear Processing

Researchers in the Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery Publish New Framework on Amygdala Function in Top Journal Congratulations to researchers in the Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery who recently published their paper on “The case for hemispheric lateralization of the human amygdala in fear processing” This paper was posted in Molecular Psychiatry, one of the […]

Leaders of Neurosurgery Interview

In-Depth Interview with Dr. Gregory Zipfel: Insights from a Distinguished Neurosurgeon The American Association of Neurological Surgeons recently interviewed our very own Chair Gregory Zipfel, MD, as part of their series with prominent neurosurgeons. This video, featuring an in-depth interview conducted by WashU alum Chad Washington, MD, joins their ‘Leaders in Neurosurgery’ video series, which […]

Dr. Strahle Installed as Appoline Blair Professor of Neurological Surgery

Strahle Described as a “Pioneer” in the Field of Neurosurgery by Dr. Gregory Zipfel Jennifer M. Strahle, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatrics, Director of the Pediatric Neuro Spine Program, and Director of Pediatric Cerebrovascular Surgery, was installed as the Appoline Blair Professor of Neurological Surgery. A celebration to mark the event took […]

Dr. Ray Installed as Henry G. & Edith R Schwartz Professor of Neurological Surgery

Ray described as a “Colossus” in the field of Neurosurgery by Dr. Gregory Zipfel Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA, Executive Vice-Chair, Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery, Chief of Spine Surgery, Professor in the Departments of Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Biomedical Engineering, was installed as the Henry G. & Edith R. Schwartz Professor of Neurological Surgery. […]

New Minimally Invasive Spine Video

Discover our Expertise in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery! We are excited to share a new video with you today showcasing our expert offerings in minimally invasive spine procedures (MIS)! MIS procedures allow our surgeons to perform spine surgery that results in the same great outcomes, but with far better recovery times and less risk to […]

WashU Neurosurgery at the 2025 Spine Summit

WashU Neurosurgery made an impact at this year’s summit! WashU Neurosurgery had a strong representation at the 2025 Spine Summit this past weekend. Dr. Wilson “Zack” Ray, the Chief of our Spine Division, served as the Annual Meeting Chair for the Summit. He is pictured here interviewing one of the Visionary Speakers from the event, […]

WashU Neurosurgeon Makes a Life-Changing Difference

Dr. Camilo Molina’s expertise brings hope and healing to a St. Peters Teacher We are incredibly proud of our very own Dr. Camilo Molina whose expertise and compassion made a life-changing difference for a St. Peters teacher. After seeking a second opinion, this dedicated teacher found the exceptional treatment he needed with Dr. Molina, receiving […]