Kim described as a “shining light” by Dean Perlmutter Albert H. Kim, MD, PhD, neurosurgeon-scientist and Professor in the Departments of Neurosurgery, Genetics, Neurology, and Developmental Biology, was installed as the August A. Busch Jr. Professor of Neurological Surgery. A celebration to mark the event took place on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the Jeffrey T. […]
August A. Busch Jr. Professor of Neurological Surgery
Senior Vice-Chair, Department of Neurosurgery
Professor of Neurosurgery, Genetics, Neurology, and Developmental Biology
Director, Brain Tumor Center
Co-Leader, Neurorestorative Therapy Group, Hope Center
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Obtaining a multi-million-dollar grant from the NIH is a wonderful accomplishment. Receiving a percentile score of 1% for a NIH grant is uncommon and is the equivalent to spotting a rare bird on the School of Medicine’s campus. This remarkable feat essentially means that the grant is near-perfect. WashU Neurosurgery is proud to announce that we have two rare birds amongst our […]
Neurosurgeon Albert H. Kim is a nationally recognized expert on brain tumors Albert H. Kim, MD, PhD, a professor of neurological surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been named the inaugural William H. Danforth Washington University Physician Scholar. He is the first researcher named as part of the School of […]
Identify the molecular signals that control normal brain development and the abnormal signals that drive brain tumors.
WashU Welcomes Brain Tumor Surgeon–Scientist The Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery at WashU Medicine is thrilled to announce that Derek Li, MD, has accepted a full-time faculty position in our department. Dr. Li will begin this summer as a brain tumor surgeon–scientist. Dr. Li earned his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University and his medical […]
A national gathering in Denver highlighted mentorship, leadership, and the development of future neurosurgeon-scientists. WashU Neurosurgery faculty and alumni joined colleagues from across the country at the 2025 K12 NRCDP Retreat in Denver—a gathering dedicated to mentorship, leadership, and the development of future neurosurgeon-scientists. The retreat fostered meaningful discussion, guidance, and collaboration among emerging and […]
Dr. Pennicooke and Dr. Strahle Featured Among 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors Did you spot a familiar face in the August edition of St. Louis Magazine? Our very own Dr. Pennicooke is featured in a stunning photo and highlighted for his outstanding contributions to neurosurgery. “As a neurosurgeon who focuses on complex spinal surgery, Dr. […]
A Heartfelt Family Letter Highlights Medical Advancements Patients and their families always remember the physicians who care for them with both expertise and compassion. Watch as Dr. Kim reads a heartfelt letter from a family, emphasizing the need for continued advancements in treating these tumors. Special thanks to our generous donors for making extraordinary care […]
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 […]