Category: Awards

ADDF Awards Prestigious 2026 Melvin R. Goodes Prize to Alzheimer’s Research Pioneer Randall J. Bateman, MD (Links to an external site)

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 […]

WashU Neurology ranks No. 2 in NIH funding

A graphic with the words: WashU Medicine Neurology ranks No. 2 in NIH funding among all neurology departments in the U.S.

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 […]

Smith, Dunn, Dai selected to receive 2026 Dean’s Impact Awards

Alyssa Smith, Casey Dunn and Cathy Dai received Dean's Impact Awards for 2026

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. […]

Pierson, Skrbec, Edrington & Faerber announced as Neurology Staff Employees of the Quarter

WashU Medicine Neurology Staff Employee of the Quarter for Q2 FY26. Dallas Pierson, Karina Skrbec, Lorraine Edrington & Stephanie Faerber

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 Neurology’s January 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, […]

WashU Medicine Neurology Designated GLUT1 Collaborative Care Center of Excellence

Liu Lin Thio

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. […]

Congratulations to Neurology’s December 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, […]

Lee, Leuthardt awarded Falk Catalyst grant to fund acute stroke clinical trial

Headshots of Jin-Moo Lee and Eric Leuthardt

Jin-Moo Lee, MD, PhD, head of the WashU Medicine Department of Neurology, and Eric Leuthardt, MD, MBA, vice chair of innovation in the Department of Neurosurgery, have been selected as recipients of the prestigious Falk Catalyst Award. Each year, select institutions are invited to submit up to two applications to the Dr. Ralph and Marian […]

Kannampallil, Wiley named medical informatics fellows (Links to an external site)

Kannampallil (left) and Wiley (right)

Thomas Kannampallil, PhD, chief data scientist and assistant dean for data science at WashU Medicine, and Laura Wiley, PhD, an associate professor of neurology at WashU Medicine, were named 2025 American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI) fellows. They were among 24 professionals from the United States and abroad recognized by peers for their ongoing contributions to […]