Shaping Tomorrow’s Anesthesiology Leaders: Julian Abt and Waleed Mujib Excel in FAER Research Fellowship
Our 2024 FAER medical student research fellows, Julian Abt and Waleed Mujib, have demonstrated exceptional dedication and passion for the field.
Research News
Dr. John O'Donnell Receives the AANA Researcher of the Year Award
John O’Donnell, DrPH, CRNA, CHSE, FSSH, FAANA, FAAN, CHSE, received the prestigious John F. Garde Researcher of the Year Award during the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) 2024 Annual Congress.
Dr. Jacques Chelly Funded to Assess Role of Vagal Stimulation in Reducing Nasogastric Tube Use
The research will investigate the effectiveness of non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation in reducing the incidence and complications of postoperative ileus after abdominal surgery at UPMC Shadyside hospital.
Center for Innovation in Pain Care Awarded NIDA Funding for Telemedicine Study to Reduce Opioid Use
The grant will support the study “Telemedicine-Delivered Digital Cognitive Behavioral Intervention to Decrease Postoperative Opioid Use Among Patients Undergoing Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty” and will be led by principal investigators Drs. Jacques Chelly and Murat Kaynar.
Study Reveals That Enhanced Diversity Engagement Reduces Burnout Among Anesthesia Providers
A recent study led by Andrea Ibarra, MD, MS, published in JCA Advances, highlights the beneficial impact of increased institutional diversity engagement on reducing burnout among anesthesia providers.
NIDA Funds Investigation of Innovative Device to Enhance Pain Management for Knee Surgery
The award will fund a randomized, placebo-controlled study to be conducted by Drs. Jacques Chelly and Senthil Sadhasivam that will assess the potential role of the NEUROCUPLE™ as an opioid-sparing approach for postoperative pain management, a significant public health issue.
Dr. Grace Lim Approved for a $100,000 Engagement Award to Develop Guidance for Future Patient-Centered Research on Optimal Anesthesia Choices for Cesarean Delivery
Grace Lim, MD, MS, has been approved for a $100,000 funding award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program, for her project, “Elevating Anesthesia Choices for Cesarean Delivery: A Roadmap to Patient-Centered Research (ELEVATE).”
Dr. Trent Emerick Receives Beckwith Institute Grant to Study Post-Surgery Psilocybin Use
Dr. Emerick and his team, who includes Ajay D. Wasan, MD, MSc; A. Murat Kaynar, MD, MPH; and Sharvari Shivanekar, MD, will conduct a study looking at the benefits of psilocybin for inpatients with a history of surgery.
ASRA Newsletter Spotlights Work on AI-Generated Discharge Instructions
The article examines research by Pain Medicine Division authors Drs. Michael Glicksman, Pawan Solanki, Scott Brancolini, Danielle Zheng, and Trent Emerick.
2024 Safar Symposium and Multi-Departmental Trainees' Research Day: Advancing Medical Knowledge and Collaboration
This yearly event is rooted in the legacy of our founding Chair, Peter Safar, MD, and his wife Eva for their contributions to the scientific community and highlights current research spanning the spectrum of Dr. Safar’s interests. The theme of the 2024 event was Continuum of Care in the Treatment of Hypoxic Ischemic Insults.