Eleven members of the Department of Neurology have been selected as 2026 award recipients by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) in recognition of their accomplishments in education, research, or service. The AAN is the world’s largest professional organization in the fields of neurology and neurosciences and publishes several high-impact journals including the flagship journal […]
David A. Carpenter, MD, and Robert C. Bucelli, MD, PhD, will join the select group of physicians who have received the Dr. Neville Grant Award for Clinical Excellence. The award is administered by the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Medical Staff Association in honor of the late Dr. Neville Grant, who passed away in 2009. The Neville Grant […]
WashU Medicine Neurology is proud to announce four members of our department have been honored with 2026 Distinguished Service Teaching Awards. Medical students present the Distinguished Service Teaching Awards to faculty and house staff in appreciation for exemplary service in medical student education. All selected teaching faculty and staff will be formally recognized by medical […]
Salim Chahin, MD, an associate professor of neurology, and Ram K. Rohatgi, MD, an assistant professor of pediatrics and of radiology, have been named the 2026-28 Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Teaching Fellows at WashU Medicine.
The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) today announced Randall J. Bateman, MD, the Charles F. and Joanne Knight Distinguished Professor of Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, will receive the 2026 Melvin R. Goodes Prize for Excellence in Drug Development. Dr. Bateman will be honored for his groundbreaking leadership in Alzheimer’s diagnostics and […]
The Department of Neurology at WashU Medicine is proud to announce that it has been ranked No. 2 in NIH funding among all neurology departments across the U.S. This prestigious ranking reflects the exceptional dedication and groundbreaking work of our faculty, staff and trainees. Department leadership would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all […]
WashU Medicine Neurology is proud to announce that three of our faculty members have been selected to receive 2026 Dean’s Impact Awards. Nominees are nominated by colleagues for this honor, which recognizes faculty whose work in community engagement strengthens the Medical School’s mission to advance health, innovation and education on local, national and global levels. […]
The Department of Neurology congratulates four staff members for being awarded the Neurology Staff Employees of the Quarter for Q2 FY26. The department accepts nominations for three award categories to highlight the dedication and accomplishments of our staff members — clinical, research and administration. This quarter, a team of two was nominated for the administration […]
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, […]
The GLUT1 Deficiency Foundation has designated WashU Medicine / St. Louis Children’s Hospital as a GLUT1 Collaborative Care Center of Excellence. This prestigious designation places WashU Medicine Neurology among only 25 such centers worldwide. GLUT1 deficiency is a rare genetic disorder affecting the movement of glucose across the blood-brain barrier, leading to various neurological challenges. […]