Dr. Thompson described as “Servant Leader” in the field of Neurosurgery by Dr. Gregory Zipfel Congratulations to Eric M. Thompson, MD, on being installed as the T.S. Park, MD, Chair in Pediatric Neurosurgery. Dr. Thompson is a pediatric neurosurgeon-scientist and Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine. He also […]
Strahle Described as a “Pioneer” in the Field of Neurosurgery by Dr. Gregory Zipfel Jennifer M. Strahle, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatrics, Director of the Pediatric Neuro Spine Program, and Director of Pediatric Cerebrovascular Surgery, was installed as the Appoline Blair Professor of Neurological Surgery. A celebration to mark the event took […]
Using artificial intelligence, WashU Medicine researchers from neurosurgery and computer science have identified 3 subtypes of Chiari type-1 malformations that could improve medical decision making By: Mark Reynolds Roughly 4% of the population is affected by a congenital brain malformation that has eluded researchers’ efforts to find causes and treatments. For the condition, Chiari type-1 […]
Jarod L. Roland, MD, one of our leading academic pediatric neurosurgeons, has been named the new director of the selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) program in the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. He begins his new role on July 1. Roland is an assistant professor of neurosurgery at Washington University School of Medicine […]
Eric Thompson, MD, Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery for Comer Children’s Hospital in Chicago, IL, has been named Chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and neurosurgeon-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. His tenure begins Aug. 1. Dr. Thompson succeeds David Limbrick, MD, PhD, who served as […]
It’s that time of year again. Time for our chiefs to conclude their neurosurgery residency, prepare for the next phase of their careers and reflect on their seven years at WashU. Rupen Desai, MD It’s been seven years, but can you remember what initially drew you to applying to the WashU residency program? After completing […]
On April 26, T.S. Park, MD, the Margery Campbell Fort Professor of Neurological Surgery, sat down for a “fireside chat” to discuss how his innovations in selective dorsal rhizotomy have transformed the care of cerebral palsy across the world. Park was interviewed by David Limbrick, MD, PhD, the T.S. Park, MD, Chair in Pediatric Neurosurgery […]
Rosy and Curvin Zimmerman recently visited St. Louis Children’s Hospital to give thanks to the many physicians and surgeons who took care of their daughter, Everlee RyAnn Zimmerman. In honor of what would have been Everlee’s second birthday, Rosy and Curvin created an online wish list of donation items for Children’s Hospital. Team Everlee came […]
Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery David Limbrick MD, PhD, served as Physician Chair of St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Play Date on Nov. 6, 2021. This event raises money to fund pediatric research, including pediatric brain tumor research. Due to Covid restrictions, this year’s Play Date was an outdoor, drive-in movie night.
For the first four years of her life, Alexa Reed struggled with muscle tightness and everyday activities such as walking. Her daily struggle was deeply concerning for her parents, who didn’t understand what was wrong. “From the time Alexa was old enough to walk, we knew something was different,” said Amy Reed, Alexa’s mother. “People […]