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 […]
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 […]
Brian “Keith” Day, MD, PhD, will assume the role of interim section chief for the Section of Adult Epilepsy. This comes as Edward R. Hogan, MD, steps down from the role in which he has provided exemplary leadership. Under Hogan’s guidance, the Section of Epilepsy has seen significant growth both in size and scope. His […]
The Department of Neurology is pleased to announce 58 of our faculty members have been selected as 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors®. We are proud of our physicians for their dedication to their work and patients each and every day. Each year, Castle Connolly uses a merit-based system to select board-certified physicians for its Top […]
Individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease, their caregivers, friends, family and medical providers who specialize in ALS treatment and research had the opportunity to connect at the first-ever Washington University ALS Symposium Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. The event, hosted by the Washington University Department of Neurology ALS Center, was held at […]
Christopher Smyser, MD, MSCI, Soe Mar, MD, MBBS, MRCP, and Renée Shellhaas, MD, MS, have all been included in the inaugural Fellow of the Child Neurology Society (FCNS) program class. The designation “recognizes and honors our dedicated members’ professional achievements and contributions.” In order to be eligible, the applicant must be an active member in good standing with […]
Lori Nichols is a native of Collinsville, Illinois. She earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Psychology and Sociology as well as a Master of Science in Education from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Following graduate school, she returned to the St. Louis area and now calls Crestwood, Missouri home. She began her career in […]