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…
Two New TRC4 Grants Support Studies on Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies in Traumatic Liver Injury
The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine at McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston, has received two new awards from the Trauma Research and Combat Casualty Care Collaborative (TRC4), highlighting the department’s growing leadership in trauma and organ-injury research….
McGovern Medical School physicians lead ultrasound training for Ukrainian doctors
In the face of ongoing challenges in Ukraine’s healthcare system, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston stepped up to make a difference. Among the leaders of this effort was Dr. Grant H. Chen, MD, MBA, FASA, associate professor of anesthesiology…
Grand Rounds Director – Aubrey Samost-Williams, MD
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Aubrey Samost-Williams has been appointed Grand Rounds Director, effective December 1, 2025, for the department. In this role, she will lead the Grand Rounds Committee, made up of division chiefs, administrative leaders, and…
Director of the Resident Scholars Program Announcement
The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine at UTHealth is pleased to announce that Dr. Xiaoyi Yuan has been appointed as Director of the Resident Scholars Program. Dr. Xiaoyi Yuan will work closely with the Vice Chair for Education,…
Rising Stars of the MSA Program at UTHealth Houston
The UTHealth Master of Science in Anesthesia Program recently hosted its first Rising Stars Dinner at III in the TMC Commons, honoring 17 outstanding students selected as this year’s Rising Stars. The evening began with a welcome from Dr. Naveen…
Welcome Grace Cavazos, Senior Program Manager, Master of Science in Anesthesia Program
Please join me in welcoming Grace (Grizelda) Cavazos, to the Department as Senior Program Manager for the Master of Science in Anesthesiology (MSA) Program. Grace is an accomplished professional in medical education with strong skills in team leadership, collaboration, GME…
Welcome Jennie Duong, Executive Assistant, Chair’s Suite
Good day, Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine Team, Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Jennie Duong, our new Executive Assistant in the Chair’s Suite. Jennie brings a wealth of experience from her previous role…
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…
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….