Zipfel elected president of the Society of Neurological Surgeons

Head of Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery is a national leader in the treatment and research of cerebrovascular disorders Gregory J. Zipfel, MD, the Ralph G. Dacey Distinguished Professor of Neurosurgery and head of the Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery at WashU Medicine, has been elected president of the Society of Neurological Surgeons. He will […]

Ultra-Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Gives Patient Her Life Back

Debbi is pain-free and back to doing the things she loves. Debbi Jesse, 51, is outside mowing her lawn, an activity she couldn’t do prior to her ultra-minimally invasive—also known as endoscopic—spine surgery at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. For years, Debbi had been in pain, which ranged from stabbing to sharp to shooting throughout most […]

WashU Neurosurgery Welcomes Dr. Gabriel Friedman

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 […]

Study Links Physical Activity to Lower Risk of Future Musculoskeletal Pain

Research from the Greenberg Lab was featured in the NIH’s All of Us Research Highlights series Research from the Greenberg Lab has been featured in the All of Us Research Highlights series, part of the NIH’s national All of Us Research Program, for its contributions to understanding musculoskeletal pain risk and physical activity. The publication, […]

Dr. Jarod Roland Completes 100th SDR Procedure

A milestone for the T.S. Park Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy Program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital We recently celebrated a major milestone for Jarod L. Roland, MD, Director of The T.S. Park Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) Program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, as he completed his 100th SDR procedure. The T.S. Park Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy Program, […]

Global Neurosurgery Efforts Advance Through East Africa Collaboration

Through international collaboration, education, and training efforts, WashU Neurosurgery continues to support the advancement of neurosurgical care worldwide We are proud to highlight the global neurosurgery work of our own Dr. Magalie Cadieux, who recently participated in initiatives across East Africa focused on collaboration, education, and expanding access to neurosurgical care. During her visit to […]

Advancing Glioblastoma Research During Brain Tumor Awareness Month

The Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery at WashU Medicine is recognizing Brain Tumor Awareness Month by highlighting a new publication in Neuro-Oncology focused on future directions in glioblastoma research. Titled “Recent progress and future directions to advance glioblastoma research: a consensus perspective from the 2024 Christopher Davidson Forum,” examines key advances, ongoing challenges, and future […]

WashU Neurosurgery at AANS 2026

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 […]

WashU Neurosurgery Alumni Gathering at AANS 2026

A night of reconnecting at AANS last week It was great to reconnect with so many members of the WashU Neurosurgery community during our alumni gathering at AANS last week. We appreciated the opportunity to bring together our alumni, strengthen connections, and welcome new ones. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the […]

Dr. Hong Chen selected as AIMBE fellow

Congratulations to our own Hong Chen, PhD, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Neurosurgery in the Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery, on her induction into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows. Election to the AIMBE College of Fellows is among the highest professional distinctions in the field, representing the top […]