More than half a century after the U.S. government deemed psychedelic drugs to be of “no medical use,” scientists have begun re-evaluating that dismissive assessment with the tools of modern science. Dozens of clinical trials of psychedelic-assisted therapies for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other conditions are underway or planned. So far, the results […]
Jeff Neil, MD, PhD, was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended St. Ignatius Jesuit High School; the same high school attended by Mike Noetzel, MD, former Director of Pediatric Neurology at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Neil and Mike didn’t cross paths at school, as Mike played football and Neil played trombone, though Neil […]
Lisa Aten started working in the medical field over 30 years ago. She was initially in the retail business and was an area sales manager for Dillards Dept. stores. Even then, she loved working with people and helping them. The retail business demanded a lot of time, and she felt she needed to be home […]
Mwiza Ushe, MD, MA, professor of neurology, has been appointed as one of two new ombuds for Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Ushe was appointed alongside Alison Antes, PhD, associate professor of medicine. Their terms begin Jan. 1, 2025. The goal of the Office of the Ombuds is to meet and provide […]
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 […]