Ten neurologists honored at eighth annual WashU Celebration of Inventors

Group shot of a few of the 2024 WashU USPTO patent awardees

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 […]

Zazulia, McIntosh receive 2024-25 Distinguished Service Teaching awards

Allyson Zazulia and Christine McIntosh

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 […]

Medical students celebrate teachers, mentors (Links to an external site)

Recipients of the Distinguished Service Teaching Awards

Gratitude was in the air as students took the stage to recognize the faculty and residents at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis who have guided and supported them. In all, 21 educators and mentors were honored during the 2024-25 Distinguished Service Teaching Awards (DSTAs) event.

Wade, Markway and Futch announced as Neurology Staff Employees of the Quarter

Ashley Wade, Jesse Markway, Morgan Futch

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 […]

3 Neurology faculty receive 2025 Dean’s Impact Awards

2025 Dean’s Impact Awards recipients: Ganesh Babulal, Joyce Balls-Berry and Mwiza Ushe

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 […]

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 […]