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 […]
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 […]
Shi H. Huang Professor of Neurological Surgery
Vice-Chair of Innovation, Department of Neurosurgery
Chief, Division of Neurotechnology
Professor of Neurosurgery, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
Director, Center for Innovation in Neuroscience and Technology
Director, Brain Laser Center
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
The goal of the Leuthardt Lab is to understand brain computer interface (BCI) devices and their implications regarding patient care.
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. […]
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. […]
Congratulations to the faculty of the Washington University Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery who were recently added to the Castle Connolly Top Doctors list! Castle Connolly maintains one of the most well-known databases of physicians in the United States. Their Top Doctors are peer-nominated and thoroughly vetted by a physician-led research team, placing them among […]
On Sept. 13 and 14, more than 130 brain tumor researchers from around the country gathered at WashU for the 2024 Christopher Davidson Forum (CDF). The two day event was established in 2016 by Joanne and Charles F. Knight and their family to honor the memory of their late son-in-law, Christopher Davidson, who was diagnosed with […]