City of Houston WIC Nutrition EXPO
As part of its ongoing community outreach mission, the Center for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine within the Institute of Perioperative Medicine (IPM) participated in the 2026 City of Houston WIC Nutrition Mini Conference Health Expo. Representing the Center, Dr….
Association of University Anesthesiologists Membership Nominations
We are pleased to share that several members of our department have been nominated to become members of the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA), an organization dedicated to advancing excellence in academic anesthesiology through mentorship, inclusivity, and professional development. Newly…
Seed Grant to Advanced Dementia-Focused Research Awarded
UTHealth Houston has awarded 21 seed grants to advance dementia-focused research and prepare investigators for the inaugural funding cycle of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT), a new $3 billion state initiative launching in 2026. The program…
Memorial Hermann Hospital – TMC SOAP Re-Accreditation
We are pleased to share that the UTHealth Houston Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology has been re-accredited as a SOAP Center of Excellence (COE) for 2026. This designation is an honor that reflects our team’s consistent, day-to-day commitment to providing high-quality care for the mothers and…
Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research AGC Matching Gift
Guided by Drs. Aubrey Samost-Williams and Paul Potnuru, The UTHealth Houston Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Medicine quadrupled last year’s donation. Thirty-seven department members contributed a combined total of $8,529.50! These gifts were matched 1:1 by Ximena and Daniel Sessler, bringing…
Vice Chair of Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Announcement
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Kamen Vlasakov as Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He will serve as the Vice Chair of Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine,…
Center for Aging and Cognitive Dysfunction (CACD) Inaugural Research Retreat
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Center for Aging and Cognitive Dysfunction (CACD) hosted its Inaugural Research Retreat, bringing together faculty, researchers, students, and trainees for an afternoon dedicated to scientific discovery and collaboration. The retreat provided an opportunity to…
Pediatric Procedural Sedation Course
The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine hosted an all‑day Pediatric Procedural Sedation Course on December 2, 2025, at the Center for Anesthesiology Education. The course was designed to promote safe and effective sedation practices for pediatric patients…
Department of Anesthesiology Holiday Party
The annual Holiday Christmas Party was an unforgettable evening filled with festive cheer and friendship. Guests were welcomed with lively music from the Department of Anesthesiology’s very own Stage II band for a night of celebration. The event had a…
Center Director for Perioperative Genomic Research Announcement
UTHealth Houston’s Institute of Perioperative Medicine (IPM) has launched the Center for Perioperative Genomic Research and appointed Zhongming Zhao, PhD, as its inaugural director. The center will apply genomics, multi-omics, and advanced analytics to understand perioperative risk, organ injury, and…