Struck installed as Barnes-Jewish Hospital inaugural chair in epilepsy

Aaron Struck, MD, standing with his endowed chair medal and statue.

Joyce Romine Streamline Communications A new era is beginning in epilepsy care with the installation of WashU Medicine neurologist Aaron Struck, MD, as the inaugural Endowed Chair in Epilepsy at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The chair was created to advance research and clinical care for patients with seizure and epilepsy. Struck joined the WashU Medicine faculty in […]

Holtzman receives Landis Award for Outstanding Mentorship

image of David Holtzman, MD, in white lab coat, sitting at a scientific laboratory bench

David M. Holtzman, MD, the Barbara Burton and Reuben M. Morriss III Distinguished Professor in the Department of Neurology at WashU Medicine, was selected as a recipient of the Landis Award for Outstanding Mentorship from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health. The annual award was […]

Wernle, Robinson & Lawrence announced as Neurology Staff Employees of the Quarter

The Department of Neurology congratulates three staff members for being awarded the Neurology Staff Employees of the Quarter for Q4 FY26. 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 Angela Wernle Research Nurse Coordinator […]

Congratulations to Neurology’s July 2026 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, […]

71 Neurology faculty recognized as 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors®

The Department of Neurology is pleased to announce 71 of our faculty members have been selected as 2026 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 […]

Three Neurology Faculty to Receive 2026 ANA Awards

Three WashU Medicine Neurology faculty members have been selected to receive American Neurological Association (ANA) awards. Founded in 1874, the ANA is a professional society for academic neurologists and neuroscientists dedicated to understanding and treating diseases of the nervous system. Eric C. Landsness, MD, PhD, assistant professor of neurology, will receive the ANA Rising Star […]

Congratulations to Neurology’s June 2026 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, […]

Bateman and Holtzman receive 2026 Dean’s Medal for Excellence in Innovation & Commercialization

Randall J. Bateman, MD, the Charles F. & Joanne Knight Distinguished Professor of Neurology, and David M. Holtzman, MD, the Barbara Burton and Reuben M. Morriss III Distinguished Professor, have been selected as joint recipients of the 2026 WashU Medicine Dean’s Medal for Excellence in Innovation & Commercialization. This award recognizes WashU Medicine faculty members […]

2025-26 Resident & Faculty Teaching Award Recipients

2025-26 Resident & Faculty Teaching Award Recipients

Irwin Levy Resident Teaching Award outstanding teaching by a Neurology resident Neurology Clerkship Student Teaching Award faculty chosen by the students Neurology Clerkship Student Faculty Teaching Award Honor Roll Neurology Clerkship Student Resident Teaching Award Honor Roll Sven Eliasson Award for Teaching Excellence outstanding teaching by an adult Neurology attending Adult Neurology Teaching Excellence Honor […]

Wagner receives 2026 St. Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing award

Please join us in extending our warmest congratulations to Anne Wagner, RN, RSN, who has been named the 2026 St. Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing Award winner for neurology. This is an outstanding accomplishment and a reflection of the compassion, skill and dedication she brings to her work every day. Nurses are truly the backbone […]