Staff recognized for years of service

At the Department of Otolaryngology’s annual Town Hall last month, 23 employees were recognized for their years of service and dedication to the department and Washington University. Anniversaries ranging from five years to 35 years were celebrated. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals. 5 Years Amy Isom Jessica Kientzel Kerrie Layton Lewis Rolen […]

Q&A with PACS Program Coordinator Rene’ Miller

Washington University PACS Program Coordinator Rene’ Miller reflects on her 26-year career at WashU, shares her love for soccer, and plans to tackle her bucket list. What is your current title, and how long have you been with WashU and what did you do before that? My current title is Program Coordinator I. I have […]

Q&A with Clinical Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist Sallie Vanderhoof

Washington University Clinical Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist Sallie Vanderhoof shares her passion for being a mom and traveling. What is your current title and how long have you been with WashU ENT?  I am an Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist in the cochlear implant program.  I have been with the department for twenty-three years.  […]

Q&A with Director of Revenue Cycle & Financial Analyst Cody Dayton

Cody Dayton Skydiving in June 2024

Washington University Director of Revenue Cycle & Financial Analyst Cody Dayton shares his passion for finances and his underwater pastimes. What is your current title and how long have you been with WashU ENT? I am the Director of Revenue Cycle & Financial Analyst. I have been with the department for a year and 5 […]

Q&A with Physician Assistant Melissa Portell

photo of Portell family

Washington University Physician Assistant Melissa Portell shares the joy she receives spending time with family, riding, and accompanying head and neck cancer patients through their survivorship journey. What is your current title and how long have you been with WashU ENT? I am a physician assistant that sees mostly head and neck cancer patients, and […]

Yakusheva lab moves to the new Neuroscience Research Building

Assistant Professor Tatyana Yakusheva, PhD, and her team finally settled in their new research lab and work area in the new Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building (NRB), one of the world’s largest neuroscience research buildings. This 11-story building houses hundreds of scientists across the neuroscience research spectrum. The Yakusheva Lab was the first to […]

Register for Pedal the Cause

Do you like to ride road or gravel bikes? Join team Heads Up and ride! Do you want your kids to learn to help others? Kids aged 3 to 13 can ride in the kids challenge. Do you want to help cure cancer? Ride, volunteer, or donate. Register for team Heads Up and enjoy these […]

Over 130 years of rich history

The Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis is rapidly approaching its sesquicentennial as it continues its mission in academic medicine: patient care, research, training and service. The department is no stranger to excellence in each of these mission areas. The department has flourished behind true innovators in the field […]

ENT Pedal the Cause team raises over $30K

Teams Heads Up

Cheers to our Pedal the Cause team Heads Up for raising over $30,000 to fund cancer research – so far! The Department of Otolaryngology’s team Heads Up has raised $350,000 since the first Pedal the Cause event in 2011. This year’s 53-member team included faculty, medical students, staff, cancer survivors, supporters and kids! Team members […]

Pedal the Cause team raises $43K

ENT Pedal the Cause team

Cheers to our Pedal the Cause team for completing the big ride on Sept. 26 and for raising more than $43,000 to fund cancer research! The Department of Otolaryngology’s team Heads Up has raised more than $300,000 since the first Pedal the Cause event in 2011. This year’s 53-member team included faculty, residents, medical students, […]