About the Program

Vision

To discover and develop innovative therapies and technologies that address unmet medical needs and transform lives.

Mission

To develop novel therapeutics and devices that: 

  1. Treat acute postoperative pain, inflammatory pain responses, neuropathic pain, and other forms of chronic pain conditions.
  2. Provide impactful solutions to enhance patient outcomes in the perioperative and critical care settings. 
  3. Transform patient care by advancing patents, discovering drug candidates, and attracting world-class talent through external funding and strategic partnerships. 
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Treatment

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Impactful Solutions

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Innovation

Meet the Leadership Team

Program Director

Miriam Treggiari, MD, PhD, MPH

Miriam Treggiari, MD, PhD, MPH
Vice Chair, Research
Paul G. Barash Professor of Anesthesiology

 Program Co-Director

Evan Kharasch, MD, PhD

Evan Kharasch, MD, PhD
Merel H. Harmel Professor of Anesthesiology

  Program Manager

Qin Zhang, MD

Qin Zhang, MD
Research Scientist

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