Drs. Bhuvic Patel and Albert Kim Co-Direct the 2025 Anterior Skull Base Course Recently, Dr. Patel and Dr. Kim organized the annual Anterior Skull Base Course, providing medical students, residents, and fellows from Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology with the opportunity to practice comprehensive open and endoscopic techniques. We were honored to have Maria Peris Celda and […]
Chief of the Division of Spine Surgery Shares Advice in the NASS 2024-2025 Ask the Experts Video Series Recently, Dr. Zack Ray, Chief of the Division of Spine Surgery, appeared in the North American Spine Society (NASS) 2024-2025 Ask the Experts Video series, with his video titled “How to Navigate the Trials and Tribulations of […]
A landmark event was held that showcased a vision for expanding the neuroscience scene in the St. Louis area. This past month, the NEURO360 Symposium was held here at WashU, bringing together a powerful mix of researcher, government representatives, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, community leaders, and policymakers to explore the future of neuroscience in St. […]
Behind every medical breakthrough is a team pushing boundaries — and a patient trusting us with everything. This story is a powerful example of how innovation, research, and care can come together to change lives. As part of Brain Tumor Awareness Month, we are proud to share this inspiring story. Please take a few minutes […]
The Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery at Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a motivated Functional Neurosurgeon-Scientist to join our distinguished program. The selected candidate will have the chance to continue a well-established functional practice at one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers and practice at BJC hospitals, one of the largest nonprofit […]
Dr. Dimitrios Mathios, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, has developed an innovative blood test that has the potential to transform early brain cancer detection. This approach identifies DNA fragments from both tumors and immune cells in blood samples, potentially leading to earlier diagnoses. The study, published on April 29 in Cancer Discovery and […]
A huge congratulations to Eric Thompson, MD, who was recently awarded an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)! He will use this to support his project, which focuses on cancer treatment research and aims to conduct a multi-institutional Phase I/II trial. This trial uses a novel brain tumor vaccine combined with an […]
WashU Neurosurgery made a significant impact at AANS this year! From delivering outstanding presentations and directing immersive, hands-on Practical Clinics to receiving notable awards and exploring some favorite local restaurants, our team’s experience was filled with teaching, connecting, and memorable moments. WashU Neurosurgery at AANS 2025: Key Highlights We also had a fantastic turnout at […]
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 […]
Check out this fascinating article from Neurology Today, the official news source of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), featuring Dr. Hong Chen and her team’s groundbreaking research. Dr. Hong Chen is exploring the use of an acoustic hologram—a non-invasive neuromodulation technique—which uses ultrasound to target and potentially modify neurons. They are also investigating this […]