More than 7 million people in the U.S. live with a movement disorder called essential tremor. Symptoms of this condition include a rhythmic shaking of the hands; in some people, hands and feet may shake, and the voice may also be involved. Stress can cause these tremors to worsen, as can caffeine and alcohol. Because […]
The Department of Neurology is proud to announce two members of our department have been honored with 2024 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 […]
The Department of Neurology is pleased to announce our Adult Neurology Residency Program chief residents for the 2024-2025 academic year. This group of remarkable individuals will be working with their resident colleagues, staff, faculty and leadership to continue strengthening our program as a leader in neurology residency training. Thank you to our current chief residents, […]
Three of our incredibly hard-working nurses here at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Department of Neurology were selected as 2024 Excellence in Nursing Awards finalists — Janette Coble, Natalie Goedeker and Becky Hopfinger! The annual St. Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing Awards, presented by BJC HealthCare and Goldfarb School of Nursing at […]
An analysis of two large, population-based databases suggests that people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are at lower risk for developing multiple sclerosis (MS), a finding hinted at in previous research. In particular, people who are HIV-positive with a history of taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) were less likely to develop MS than people in the […]
Raman Malhotra, MD, grew up in South County in St. Louis and graduated from Lindbergh High School. His parents immigrated to the U.S. in the 1960’s where they lived the American dream by starting their own business (mechanical engineering and consulting). He has one older brother who is an ophthalmologist and practices in St. Louis. […]
Toni Goelz grew up in Belleville, Illinois with her brother and two sisters. She graduated from St. Louis University with a degree in physical therapy in 1978. Her dream of working with children was realized when she started her career at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Upon leaving Cardinal Glennon, Goelz found a new home providing physical […]
The Department of Neurology congratulates New Patient Coordinator Rebecca “Becky” Liddick for being awarded the Neurology Staff Employee of the Quarter for Q2 FY24. Liddick was nominated by faculty and staff because of her wealth of knowledge, willingness to help no matter what and for being a joy to be around. Those who nominated her, […]
Dozens of noted scientists, philanthropists, and university, state and local leaders gathered Thursday, Jan. 18, to celebrate the dedication of one of the world’s largest neuroscience research buildings, a gleaming state-of-the-art facility on the Washington University Medical Campus.
The Washington University School of Medicine celebrated Thursday the opening of its 11-story Neuroscience Research Building, touted as one of the largest neuroscience research buildings in the world, built to match the school’s reputation as the nation’s premier research institution in neurology.