Dr. Eric Vu
October 24, 2025

Announcement of Eric Vu as New Director PDCV

The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine at UTHealth would like thank Dr. Rebecca Scholl for her service as Interim Division Chief for Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia. Dr. Scholl will continue to serve in her roles as Education Director for Pediatric…


Drs. Kumar and Artime
October 24, 2025

Announcement of Interim Leadership of the Critical Care Division

The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine at UTHealth would like to announce that Dr. Rishi Kumar and Dr. Charlie Artime have been appointed as interim Co-Directors for the Critical Care Anesthesia Division, effective October 1, 2025. Dr….


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October 9, 2025

2025 Nobel Prize of Physiology and Medicine

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine: How the Immune System Learns to Protect the Body Without Turning Against It Every day, the immune system works as a powerful defense network, identifying and eliminating viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens that threaten…


Sabina Khan
October 6, 2025

Sabina Khan, MD – 2024 AME New Member

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Sabina Khan, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at McGovern Medical School, has been accepted into the prestigious Academy of Master Educators (AME) for 2024. Dr. Khan joins a distinguished cohort of educators recognized for…


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September 25, 2025

Collaborative research brings bench findings to patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome

When the world was gripped by the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of McGovern Medical School investigators came together with a singular mission: to help the sickest patients battling severe lung injury, known as acute respiratory distress syndrome…


Marshandra Cooper
September 15, 2025

Spotlight on Marshandra C. Cooper, MA, C-TAGME

This month, we’re thrilled to recognize Marshandra C. Cooper, MA, C-TAGME for an incredible 10 years of service at McGovern Medical School in the Department of Anesthesiology. Over the past decade, she has made a lasting impact through her dedication,…


Jiang Yandong, MD, PhD
September 8, 2025

Dr. Yandong Jiang Leads Launch of Anesthesiology Open

We are proud to celebrate a major milestone in academic publishing led by our very own Dr. Yandong Jiang, Professor of Anesthesiology at UTHealth Houston. Today, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) announced the launch of Anesthesiology® Open, a peer-reviewed, open-access…


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September 5, 2025

Honoring Dr. George W. Williams II, MD

It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our esteemed colleague and friend, Dr. George W. Williams II. A dedicated physician, educator, and leader in the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Medicine at UTHealth Houston,…


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September 3, 2025

In Memoriam: George Williams, MD

UTHealth Houston has published this deeply moving tribute to Dr. George W. Williams, II. His passing is a profound loss to the medical community, and the legacy he leaves behind is extraordinary. Dr. Williams was not only a nationally recognized leader in…


September 2, 2025

2025 Department Promotions

The Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, Critical Care, which is comprised of both Basic Science Research and Clinical faculty, is delighted to announce that the McGovern Medical School Faculty Academic Promotions and Tenure Committee (FAPTC) has approved the promotion of…


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