The people powering WashU Medicine
From ashes and adversity to a new career path
This program has given me more than an education. It has given me dignity, direction and hope. Because of this opportunity, I’m no longer simply surviving. I’m moving forward.
— Farahnaz Tooryalai
Facilitating clinically relevant interventions (Links to an external site)
Working behind the scenes to support the production of early-phase clinical therapies, Elaine Bertke plays a key role in the Biologic Therapy Core Facility at WashU Medicine.
Embracing opportunities, touching lives (Links to an external site)
Serving as a medical secretary for Pediatric Neurology, LaMont Reed finds motivation in the daily opportunities to impact others’ lives.
Leading with empathy, managing finances (Links to an external site)
Isabelle Smith works behind the scenes as the Director of Finance and Administration for the Office of Health Informatics and Data Sciences.
Many hats, singular focus (Links to an external site)
Working as an event coordinator in the Operations & Facilities Management Department, Mary Hammett connects a wide range of people to WashU Medicine.
Demonstrating WashU Medicine’s strengths (Links to an external site)
Lauren Hurt, assistant director of auxiliary services for the Operations and Facilities Management Department, brings people and events together to demonstrate what makes WashU — WashU.
Fostering community, wellness and equity (Links to an external site)
Floyd Boykin, patient financial specialist in the Physicians Billing Service department, enhances his team’s experience through his example, leadership.
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Honors and awards
Holtzman receives Landis Award for Outstanding Mentorship
David M. Holtzman, MD, was recognized by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for his impact on future scientists.
Six honored for nursing excellence
WashU Medicine nurses recognized with Excellence in Nursing awards from St. Louis Magazine.
Mellnick, Itani named to radiology senior leadership positions
New roles recognize their expertise, successes in clinical and academic administration.
Ciesielski appointed Joint Commission Presidential Fellow
Nationally recognized physician leader will collaborate on healthcare safety, quality during one-year program.
Cao named Guggenheim Fellow
Expert in cancer prevention uses interdisciplinary methods to identify causes of early-onset cancer.
Benzinger, Schindler honored by international imaging society
The Society for Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging recognized two WashU Medicine radiologists for their contributions to the field.