Announcement: Dr. Yanyu Wang, Ph.D., promoted to Director Management Operations I
The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine is pleased to announce the promotion of Yanyu Wang, PhD, to the title of Director Management Operations DMO I. With the promotion, Dr. Wang will direct the administrative services of…
Link Between Heart Attack Severity and Circadian Rhythm Unveiled by UTHealth Houston Researchers
A new study from UTHealth Houston reveals why heart attacks can be more severe depending on the time of day—offering a potential path to time-targeted treatments. Published in Nature, the research found that the interaction between two proteins, BMAL1 (a…
New perioperative institute launches to make surgery safer
UTHealth Houston has established the Institute of Perioperative Medicine, a major research initiative aimed at improving surgical outcomes and reducing complications. The institute, involving McGovern Medical School and the McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics, will focus on preventing perioperative organ…
2025 Anesthesiology Star Awardees
The Department of Anesthesiology is pleased to announce the 2025 Star Awardees in recognition for their years of service to UT Health. Faculty NP/CRNA/AA Staff
New Grant – Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER)
The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine proudly participated in this year’s Academic Giving Competition benefitting the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER). We raised $2,167.50 during the competition – all of which was matched dollar-for-dollar by…
Department is Ranked Nr. 8 in the Blue Ridge Ranking
The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research Ranking (BRIMR) released its results for 2024 this weekend. The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine at UTHealth Houston was ranked 8th in this year’s competition, a reflection of an annual NIH funding…
Dr. Colleen Rodriguez First to Earn UTHealth Executive MBA Degree
Dr. Colleen Rodriguez was one of the first six faculty members from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston to successfully earned their MBAs through the Healthcare Organization Leadership Executive MBA program at UT Dallas, an innovative initiative sponsored by Harris…
Happy Certified Anesthesiology Assistant (CAA) Week
This week, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication, expertise, and compassion you bring to patient care every day. Your hard work behind the scenes makes a profound impact on the lives of patients, colleagues, and…
MTB Student Scholarship Awarded to Nicolas Moreno
Nicolas Moreno (from Dr. Cynthia Ju’s research lab) has been selected by the Student Scholarship Committee and Dean Alejandro Aballay to receive the 2024-2025 Henry W. Strobel PhD Endowed Scholarship. This $1,000 award honors the memory of Dr. Henry Strobel,…
Celebrating The Commitment of Research and Collaboration: CPM Appreciation Lunch
On Thursday, January 9, 2025, the Center for Perioperative Medicine (CPM) Appreciation Lunch was held to honor the dedication and contributions for the 120 center members. Hosted as a token of gratitude, the lunch served as a moment to…