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 […]
Technology developed at WashU Medicine locates sensitive areas to enhance precision neurosurgery By: Mark Reynolds A new AI-based technology that rapidly maps the brain to locate sensitive areas that control speech, vision, movement and other critical functions has received authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), enabling it to be marketed to hospitals with […]
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. […]
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 […]