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 […]
Gathering of National Leaders in Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Specialties Last Friday, Dr. Jacob Greenberg organized the first annual WashU Spine Symposium. Many national leaders from both orthopedic and neurosurgery specialties made the trip to St. Louis, along with their fellows and residents. Dr. Michael Kelly, Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Orthopedics & Scoliosis […]
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 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 […]