Adisa Kalkan
The collaborative environment that WashU offers enables Adisa Kalkan, a program administrator at WashU Medicine’s Clinical Research Training Center, to succeed in her job.
The collaborative environment that WashU offers enables Adisa Kalkan, a program administrator at WashU Medicine’s Clinical Research Training Center, to succeed in her job. Kalkan helps to support the next generation of researchers. She enjoys engaging with the developing researchers currently in training, learning about their projects and helping them navigate challenges. Kalkan’s colleagues nominated […]
Bianca Logan
"As a growth-minded individual and a lifelong learner, WashU allows me to merge all my interests, like health, wellness, education and overall life enhancement."
As a front-facing employee, Bianca Logan warmly welcomes everyone she meets, helping patients and their families with scheduling, registration needs and answering questions as they navigate care at WashU Medicine. My work contributes to WashU’s missions by ensuring patients receive the best care through being knowledgeable, resourceful, empathetic and providing a great experience to all. […]
Mary-Kourtney Weck
"For anyone considering working at WashU, I would encourage them to visit campus—take a walk, enjoy the local food offerings, sit in on a class, meet Bear and Brookie (our WashU Police Department comfort dogs) and experience the warm, welcoming embrace that WashU offers"
Mary-Kourtney Weck, a project coordinator in the Graduate Programs Office at Olin Business School. Since being at WashU since 2023, Weck works towards creating a welcoming environment that leaves a lasting impression for students, staff and faculty. “What motivates me is knowing that the time students spend with us helps shape their decision to come […]
Jalyn Bonk
"I am grateful to be part of the WashU community, where I can make a positive impact on the lives of my patients while being supported by an extraordinary team."
Jalyn Bonk has been with WashU Medicine since 2022, although her journey with WashU started long before. Bonk, a staff nurse in the plastic and reconstructive surgery department who specializes in breast cancer reconstruction, shared that her passion for her work began as she watched her mother undergo cancer treatment here. Since she was a […]
Marta Wegorzewska, PhD
With nearly 16 years of experience in scientific research, Wegorzewska brings a deep understanding of science to her writing.
Marta Wegorzewska, PhD, joined WashU Medicine in 2014 as a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Pathology & Immunology. Three years later, she transitioned into science communications. Today, she serves as a senior science writer for WashU Medicine Marketing & Communications, where she covers research and innovation across different departments, including pathology and immunology. “I […]
Lana Hilliard, Ph.D
Hilliard attributes her continued commitment to WashU to the students.
Lana Hilliard, assistant dean of advising in Arts & Sciences, has been with WashU since 2022. In her role, she coordinates the Progress Counseling Program (formerly academic probation) that pairs students with faculty or staff members for weekly meetings to re-engage and align students so they can accomplish their academic goals at WashU. Through this […]
Christopher Harris
His role is crucial to ensure the patient experience is filled with ease and understanding.
As a clinical service representative II in the oncology department at WashU Medicine, Chris Harris works with patients and providers daily. His role is crucial to ensure the patient experience is filled with ease and understanding. He plays a vital role in supporting patients and providers throughout their cancer treatment journey. He handles scheduling patients […]
Susan Cook
As the director, she helps ensure that researchers carry out experiments safely and remain compliant with complex regulations.
Susan Cook has been with WashU since 2003, starting out as a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Biology. Cook then transferred into the Environmental Health and Safety team and now serves as the Director of the Office of Biological Safety. As the director, she helps ensure that researchers carry out experiments safely and remain […]
Sherry Banez-Muth, MSN, RN
Recently promoted to Chief Nursing Executive, as of April 1, 2025, Banez-Muth reflects on what keeps her motivated after nearly three decades at WashU Medicine.
WashU Medicine’s Chief Nursing Executive, Sherry Banez-Muth, has been with the university since 1996. Her decades of service and dedication are rooted in a deep commitment to WashU Medicine’s clinical mission and service culture. Recently promoted to Chief Nursing Executive, as of April 1, 2025, Banez-Muth reflects on what keeps her motivated after nearly three […]
Joe Angeles
As director of photography, Joe takes great pride in visually telling the story of the university’s missions.
I love capturing the moments and events of the life of the university with a photojournalistic eye.” Joe Angeles, director of photography for WashU’s Marketing and Communications, takes great pride in visually telling the story of the university’s missions. He finds his work as a photographer both interesting and enjoyable, thriving in the academic atmosphere, […]