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Breast cancer specialist Steven Poplack, MD, a professor of radiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been named to the Ronald and Hanna Evens Endowed Chair in Women’s Health at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH).

The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital is among supporters providing funds for seven new projects aimed at accelerating the pace of innovative cancer research and programs in a variety of areas including breast, blood, cervical and esophageal diseases.

Ira J. Kodner, MD, a pioneer in colon and rectal surgery and prominent medical ethicist, is the recipient of the 2018 President’s Achievement Award given by The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital.  In addition, an endowed fund has been established at the Foundation to honor Dr. Kodner and support education, research and advocacy in the field of surgical ethics.

The St. Louis community braved the snowy weather at Ballpark Village Nov. 15 as Pedal the Cause announced it had raised $4,524,521 — a record-breaking total for the annual cycling challenge with the stated goal of “helping to create a world without cancer.”

In a unique collaboration, The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Mid-America Transplant and Washington University School of Medicine have joined together to create a new endowed distinguished chair focused on lung transplantation.

A pioneer in cardiothoracic surgery has returned to his roots at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine.

On Saturday, June 2, 2018, nearly 500 guests—including some of St. Louis’ most generous individuals and corporations—shared an unforgettable evening of philanthropy and entertainment with special guest host, Jason Alexander.

Nearly 100 people heard several Washington University Orthopedics team members share their expertise April 5 at The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s Leading Edge Medicine event at The Cheshire.

Andrew E. Gelman, PhD, Professor of Surgery, Professor of Immunology and Pathology, and Director, Lung Immunobiology Laboratory at Washington University School of Medicine, was named the Jacqueline G. and William E. Maritz Endowed Chair in Immunology and Oncology.

Nancy Ridenour, PhD, RN, APRN, BC, FAAN, has been named the Maxine Clark and Bob Fox Endowed Dean and Professor at Goldfarb School of Nursing. This honor complements Dr. Ridenour’s role as president of Barnes-Jewish College.