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…
Department Updates – July 2025
Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine Updates: July 2025 Events: The Pediatric Anesthesia Division held a Fellow Recognition Event on May 16, 2025, to honor Drs. Martina Barbic and Jonathan O’Doherty, who are completing their Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship…
Announcement: 2026 Anesthesia T32 training grant awardee – Arash Dabiri
We are pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Anesthesia T32 Training Grant. After a thorough review of numerous outstanding applications, we are delighted to recognize Dr. Arash Dabiri as the 2026 awardee. The Anesthesia T32 Training Grant is designed to…