
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…

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…

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,…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

AHA-Funded Study Investigates Liver–Heart Crosstalk in Heart Failure
Houston, TX – Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) affects millions and remains one of the most difficult forms of heart failure to treat. With support from an American Heart Association (AHA) Transformational Project Award, researchers Dr. Matthew DeBerge and…

2025- 2026 Chief Residents
We are thrilled to introduce our newly appointed Chief Residents for the 2025–2026 academic year in the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Medicine at UTHealth Houston. These exceptional individuals have demonstrated outstanding leadership, clinical excellence, and a deep commitment…

New Residency Assistant Program Directors Announcement
The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine at UTHealth is pleased to announce that Drs. Jane Egbosiuba and Sanjana Malviya have been appointed as Assistant Program Directors to the residency program. Drs. Jane Egbosiuba and Sanjana Malviya will…