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…
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…