An exciting weekend of innovation, collaboration, and engagement at AANS 2026 At AANS this year, Dr. Eric Leuthardt was invited to deliver the Hunt-Wilson Lectureship. The Hunt-Wilson Lectureship was established in 2002 through an endowment from a neurosurgeon to honor his mentors, Drs. Bill Hunt and Charlie Wilson. Both were known for their insight and […]
Congratulations to our own Hong Chen, PhD, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Neurosurgery in the Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery, on her induction into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows. Election to the AIMBE College of Fellows is among the highest professional distinctions in the field, representing the top […]
Latest NIH rankings highlight the department’s national leadership and the strength of its top-funded investigators. The Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery at WashU Medicine has ranked #3 nationally in NIH funding among all neurosurgery departments in the country. Three of our Principal Investigators are ranked in the top 15 nationally in NIH funding among neurosurgery […]
We are proud to announce that Yang Li, PhD, Assistant Professor of Genetics and Neurosurgery, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) ‘A’ Award Grant for his groundbreaking work in childhood cancer research. The award provides $800,000 in total funding over four years, supporting Dr. Li’s efforts to […]
Nano-sized medicine boosts anti-cancer immune response, eradicates tumors in mice Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, along with collaborators at Northwestern University, have developed a noninvasive approach to treat one of the most aggressive and deadly brain cancers. Their technology uses precisely engineered structures assembled from nano-size materials to deliver potent […]
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 […]
WashU Neurosurgery showed strong representation at CNS 2025 — with our faculty and medical students leading across research, education, and innovation. Dr. Molina’s LabTim Bui – Selected for Best Basic Science Poster (Spine Track)“Development of a Gait-Based Dynamic Spinal Alignment Model: A Prospective Feasibility Study”Karan Joseph – Selected for Best Clinical Research Poster (Spine Track)“Extending […]
By: Beth Martin Nature is often the best model for science. For nearly a century, scientists have been trying to recreate the ability of some mammals and birds to survive extreme environmental conditions for brief or extended periods by going into torpor, when their body temperature and metabolic rate drop, allowing them to conserve energy […]
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 […]
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 […]