Ushe selected as Distinguished Alumni Scholarship Program faculty honoree

Mwiza Ushe

The WashU Alumni Association has chosen Mwiza Ushe, MD, MA, as one of this year’s Distinguished Alumni Scholarship Program (DASP) Faculty Honorees. The program recognizes four outstanding WashU Medicine alumni who are current or emeritus faculty members with a four-year, full-tuition scholarship given to a student in their name. “I couldn’t be prouder that Mwiza […]

Congratulations to Neurology’s February 2025 SAFE accolade recipients

SAFE accolades - Neurology

Congratulations to the 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 diversity, […]

Generous donation from Jansky/Bander Family to fund Movement Disorders fellowships, support brain bank

Generous donation funds Movement Disorders fellowships, supports brain bank

The Jansky/Bander Family Fund, a generous commitment of $1,100,000 over five years, has been established to advance critical initiatives within the Section of Movement Disorders at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Department of Neurology. This significant financial contribution is earmarked for two primary functions under the direction of Joel Perlmutter, MD: funding […]

Three Neurology nurses 2025 Excellence in Nursing Awards finalists!

ST. LOUIS MAGAZINE

Three of our incredibly hard-working nurses at WashU Medicine Department of Neurology were selected as 2025 Excellence in Nursing Awards finalists — Ashley Rabe, Wendy Sanders and Audra Stewart! The annual St. Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing Awards, presented by BJC HealthCare and Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, recognizes nurses across the St. Louis region […]

Jiang-Xie selected for 2024 WashU Medicine Bold Pioneer Award

WashU Medicine Bold Pioneer Award 2024 Winner: Li-Feng Jiang-Xie, PhD

Li-Feng Jiang-Xie, PhD, a postdoctoral research associate in WashU Medicine Department of Pathology and Immunology, has been selected as the winner of the 2024 WashU Medicine Bold Pioneer Award. A ceremony to celebrate the winner will be held Friday, May 2 at 4 p.m. in the Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building Auditorium on the […]

Lauber, Mallmann and Musser announced as Neurology Staff Employees of the Quarter

Lauber, Mallmann and Musser

The Department of Neurology congratulates three staff members for being awarded the Neurology Staff Employees of the Quarter for Q2 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 Joanne Lauber Clinical Nurse CoordinatorSection […]

Congratulations to Neurology’s November 2024 SAFE accolade recipients

SAFE accolades - Neurology

Congratulations to the 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 diversity, […]

Gurnett receives highest WashU Medicine faculty honor

Christina Gurnett, MD, PhD

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 […]

Congratulations to Neurology’s October 2024 SAFE accolade recipients

SAFE accolades - Neurology

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 […]

Aten, Jenkins and Kerns announced as Neurology Staff Employees of the Quarter

Staff Employee of the Quarter - Q1 FY25

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 […]