Recall how long it took, in the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, to screen yourself with the gold-standard method, the PCR test: You’d swab your nostrils, hand the swab to the person at the pharmacy or clinic, then wait while they sent it off to a lab for processing. Yes, the result was highly reliable, […]
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 malformation, the diagnosis is straightforward: the lower part of the brain, known as the cerebellum, protrudes at least five millimeters through the gap in the skull that connects […]
Christina Gurnett, MD, PhD, received the 2024 Carl and Gerty Cori Faculty Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed upon Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis faculty. The Cori award is given to one WashU Medicine faculty member each year. Recipients are announced in the spring and give an address on their scholarly work […]
A multitude of genes have been linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Specifically how those genes might influence the progression of neurodegeneration remains something of a black box though, in part because of the challenges of examining in molecular detail the brain of a living patient. Using cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collected from living patients, […]
Congratulations to the 12 members of the Department of Neurology who received accolades through the Supporting a Fair Environment (SAFE) program! SAFE aims to improve the learning environment by promoting positive behaviors and managing concerns about learner mistreatment and unprofessional behaviors. SAFE accolades include treating others with dignity and respect, creating an environment that values […]
The Department of Neurology congratulates three staff members for being awarded the Neurology Staff Employees of the Quarter for Q1 FY25. The department accepts nominations for three award categories to highlight the dedication and accomplishments of our staff members — clinical, research and administration. Clinical Staff Employee of the Quarter Lisa Aten Administrative CoordinatorGeneral Neurology […]
The brain constantly engages in dialogue with the body’s immune system. Such communication appears aimed at ensuring a delicate balance between defending against injury and infection and guarding healthy tissue.
Salena Cui Co-administrative Chief Where I’m from Ottawa, Canada Brief background about my education/training I went to Harvard for college where I majored in Statistics and focused on data analysis for research in psychology and mental health. Research and volunteer experiences in healthcare ultimately led me to medicine. I worked as a clinical research coordinator […]
Kimystian Harrison, MD, MSCR, grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, where she received most of her formal education. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Tougaloo College, followed by a Master of Science degree from Mississippi College. She then obtained her medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. After medical school, Harrison […]
Lora Clark joined the Department of Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis in January 2024 as the senior manager of Medical Education Programs. In her role, Clark oversees the coordination of residency and fellowship programs and drives strategic alignment and execution to ensure the highest quality and consistency in the trainee […]