WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Research

Big news! #WashUanesthesiology ranked No. 1 in NIH funding nationwide, per the 2024 BRIMR rankings! 🎉 A testament to our team’s groundbreaking research. Learn more: anesthesiology.wustl.edu/washu-medicine…

Drs. Burel Goodin (@PainBurel) & Simon Haroutounian (@S_Haroutounian) have been selected for the 2025 cohort of the Mayday Pain & Society Fellowship! Congratulations to these two extraordinary #WashUanesthesiology faculty members! anesthesiology.wustl.edu/two-anesthesio…

Congrats to @YoshidaMitsu1 on receiving the 2025 @NIH Outstanding Scholars in Neuroscience Award! His work explores how aging shapes brain activity & neuronal functions such as in retina and drives disease to help people live longer, healthier lives. anesthesiology.wustl.edu/yoshida-honore…

Pain research is stronger when we collaborate! #STLTPRF is a space for connection—bringing together leading investigators, trainees, and a growing research community across St. Louis and the Midwest. Register now: stl-tprf2023.my.canva.site/stl-tprf2025 #STLTPRF

Researchers at @washumedicine and @WashUClinPharm have developed a new compound that relieves pain while reducing the risk of addiction and breathing complications ⬇️

Join us for a special Grand Rounds honoring the life and legacy of William D. Owens, MD — former head of the Department of Anesthesiology (1982–92), esteemed educator, and a pioneer in clinical outcomes research whose work transformed anesthesiology at @WashUMedicine and beyond.

Happy Work Anniversary to Christina, Sara, Katie, and Stacey! Thank you for another year of dedication and excellence with #WashUanesthesiology. We appreciate all you do!

The St. Louis Translational Pain Research Forum is quickly approaching! Learn more about the speakers, lectures, and poster session: stl-tprf2023.my.canva.site/stl-tprf2025. RSVPs are due Sept. 5! #STLTPRF

May your Fourth of July be filled with light: from the sun, from laughter, and from the people around you. Stay safe and well. 🎆

New research from @jomoronc @ErikMusiek @khairunisa_ibk reveals how chronic pain disrupts sleep—mirroring what patients experience and paving the way for better treatments. Learn more: anesthesiology.wustl.edu/mouse-study-li…

A single-atom change to morphine could make pain relief safer. @WashUmedicine & @WashUclinpharm researchers created a new compound that eases pain with less risk of breathing problems or addiction. Could this be the future of opioids anesthesiology.wustl.edu/single-atom-ed…

Want to present a poster at the 2025 St. Louis Translational Pain Research Forum? Posters are due Sept. 5. Learn more: stl-tprf2023.my.canva.site/stl-tprf2025 #STLTPRF

Persistent pain after surgery affects millions — but why it happens remains a mystery. A multidisciplinary team at #WashU, including @S_Haroutounian, is using machine learning to predict who’s most at risk and guide personalized interventions. Learn more: engineering.washu.edu/news/2025/Pred…

Researchers share how machine learning can help guide doctors looking to prevent persistent post-operative pain. Most importantly, the system not only predicts who is likely to develop that pain, but also provides uncertainty estimates for each prediction. Check out the full…

On Juneteenth, we celebrate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Let us remember the bravery and resilience of those who fought for freedom and continue the work towards progress.

Chronic pain and substance use disorders are deeply intertwined, yet research is limited. The PREPARE T90/R90 Training Program, led by @painburel, offers $3M in NIH funding to train scholars tackling these challenges. Apply today: anesthesiology.wustl.edu/research/train…

Congratulations, @achamess, on being named a 2025 Rita Allen Foundation Scholar! This award will enable him to explore novel approaches to nonaddictive pain relief that could be safer and more effective than current options. medicine.washu.edu/news/chamessia…

This June marks work anniversaries for both Ben & Allie! Congratulations on another year with #WashUAnesthesiology 🎉 We're so grateful for all of your contributions to the department!

Join us in congratulating Dr. Mitsukuni Yoshida on receiving the @FAERanesthesia 2025 Research Fellowship Grant! His project explores how cholesterol metabolism in immune cells contributes to chronic pain. Learn more: anesthesiology.wustl.edu/yoshida-receiv…

From training grants to mentorship and cutting-edge resources, #WashUanesthesiology is empowering early-career researchers to excel in science. Learn more: anesthesiology.wustl.edu/research/train…

Announcing FAER’s Spring 2025 Grantees! 🥳 Join us in congratulating these incredible physician-investigators & read more in the announcement on our website! asahq.org/faer/about/new… @SOAPHQ @pedsanesthesia #Anesthesiology #Research #TheFutureIsFAER #FAERgrantees #FAERgrants