Karla Bryant, neurology practice office manager, has received the 2025 Kelley Mullen Clinical Service Award, one of four annual WashU Medicine staff recognition awards. Bryant was nominated by her peers, recognizing her for her unparalleled “acts of caring that go beyond the normal expected levels of courtesy, responsiveness, and customer service and creates a positive […]
Ashley Wade began her career at WashU Medicine in the Department of Neurology four years ago. She is a billing/scheduling associate II who processes all incoming pediatric referrals. Initially, she worked with adult referrals but switched to pediatric referrals about three years ago, which she loves. Coming from a small family, Wade is the oldest […]
On April 24, 2025, the Office of Technology Management hosted the eighth annual Celebration of Inventors, an event to honor and recognize Washington University inventors, researchers and faculty entrepreneurs. Honorees included 2024 United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) awardees; newly elected National Academy of Inventors Fellow and Senior Members; and the recipient of the 2025 […]
Congratulations to Allyson Zazulia, MD, and Christine McIntosh who were celebrated by medical students at this year’s annual Distinguished Service Teaching Awards event. Recipients of the awards are selected by medical education representatives from the Medical Student Government, along with the Office of Medical Student Education and the Academy of Educators. Allyson Zazulia, MD, professor […]
The Department of Neurology congratulates three staff members for being awarded the Neurology Staff Employees of the Quarter for Q3 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 Ashley Wade New Patient Coordinator […]
Nicole Elmore earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and later completed a Master of Science, Adult Nurse Practitioner degree at Saint Louis University. With an extensive background of 18 years in cardiology, she joined the Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center (Knight ADRC) in 2017 as the initial nurse […]
My name is Dave Krygiel; I was born May 11, 1946. Advanced Thanks On May 8, 2015, I suffered a brain-bleed with a brain mass. I had a very difficult time emotionally recovering from this event. Clinically, there is no medical recovery, there was only learning to accept it and then learning the skills to […]
Pediatric pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is a common type of low-grade brain tumor in children, influenced by specific genetic changes. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have conducted a study, published in Genes & Development, using advanced stem cell techniques to investigate the genetic alterations that cause PA and how they affect […]
WashU Medicine Neurology is proud to announce that three of our faculty members have been selected to receive 2025 Dean’s Impact Awards. Nominees are nominated by colleagues for this honor, which recognizes faculty who whose work in community engagement strengthens the Medical School’s mission to advance health, innovation and education on local, national and global […]
Jason Hassenstab, PhD, was installed as the Norman J. Stupp Professor of Neurology on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The ceremony was followed by remarks from John Morris, MS, and Jin-Moo Lee, MD, PhD, and an address from Hassenstab titled, “Boundaries and Crossing Borders in Alzheimer’s Disease Research.” Hassenstab is a professor of Neurology and professor […]