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Burel Goodin, PhD, is nominated for a 2025 Dean’s Impact Award for his impact over his career as a clinical health psychologist and scientist. As a St. Louis-area native, he strives to engage his community in furthering his commitment to health care equity.

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at WashU Medicine has selected Burel Goodin, PhD, professor of anesthesiology, as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award.

Burel R. Goodin, a professor of anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, has received more than $3 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support postdoctoral training.

Professor of Anesthesiology, Burel R. Goodin, PhD, has been elected as the President of the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP), a role that not only recognizes his academic excellence, but also symbolizes his unwavering commitment to advancing pain research. Goodin’s election is a testament to his multidisciplinary approach and his extensive background in clinical psychology, behavioral medicine, and translational pain science.

Burel Goodin, professor of anesthesiology, emphasizes the need to engage with underserved populations and update data on pain relief approaches using more inclusive and diverse patient populations.