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, […]
Danielle Schulte
As a grant specialist II, Danielle navigates the complex, ever-changing landscape of research funding.
“While our software and processes may mirror that of the corporate world, our product and stakeholders are quite different. In my role, I play a small part in the mission to end cancer, provide global solutions to disease and pain, and train the next generation of scientists.” Danielle Schulte For nearly seven years at WashU […]
Keisha Windham, DPA
"I am grateful to land a position with PECaD to educate others about cancer prevention."
From my personal experience with cancer, I was determined to help those who are impacted by the disease.” After losing her mother to stage 4 lung cancer in 2013, Keisha Windham channeled her grief into purpose at Washington University in St. Louis. As assistant director of outreach for the Program for the Elimination of Cancer […]
LaMont Reed, CPC, CMA
“I wanted to work for a hospital and to really make a difference in someone’s quality of life.”
I took comfort knowing that I was right there with them, sharing a smile and brightening their days through dark times.” LaMont Reed’s path to WashU Medicine began with a simple desire to volunteer at BJC. During his interview, he expressed a heartfelt wish to understand what it meant to work in a hospital and […]
Evan Garber
“I genuinely feel supported by my leadership team, and I feel greatly appreciated by my colleagues and patients, which is incredibly rewarding.”
As a clinical nurse coordinator in the Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine, Evan Garber specializes in caring for patients with sickle cell anemia. His role encompasses various responsibilities, including providing telephone triage, responding to patient inquiries through the online portal, MyChart, assisting with care coordination, and offering in-clinic support during outpatient visits. Each day, […]