Our vision
To lead in transforming and improving the lives of people affected by neurological conditions throughout the lifespan, in St. Louis and globally, by providing exceptional patient care, advancing innovative research, and delivering outstanding education.

Bold research
Through collaborative science, we’re translating discoveries into clinical solutions.
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We provide compassionate, leading-edge care for patients of all ages and genders.
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- Thorough diagnosis
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News
Rogers, Smyser awarded MERIT grant for research on preterm babies (Links to an external site)
Researchers in child psychiatry and pediatric neurology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have been named recipients of a prestigious MERIT award from the National Institute of Mental Health of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support their research focused on preterm babies’ brains as the children age.
4 Neurology team members honored with 2023 Distinguished Service Teaching Awards
The Department of Neurology is proud to announce four members of our department have been honored with 2023 Distinguished Service Teaching Awards. Medical students present the Distinguished Service Teaching Awards to faculty and house staff in appreciation for exemplary service in medical student education. All selected teaching faculty and staff will be formally recognized by […]