In the News

A newly-published study, led by Duke Anesthesiology’s Drs. Sairam Jabba and Sven-Eric Jordt, reveals hidden sweeteners in oral nicotine pouches mask the sting of nicotine but may entice first-time users and youth consumption. 

Congratulations to Dr. Gina Russell, Duke Anesthesiology CA-3 resident, on being awarded the Society for Pediatric Pain Medicine’s Young Investigator Research Award for her study involving a novel pediatric cardiac surgery population.

As featured in Duke’s ‘Forward Together’ series, Duke Anesthesiology uses digital shoutouts called ‘Fist Bumps’ as a way to nourish positive culture.

Congratulations to Duke Anesthesiology’s Richard Moon, MD, on being among the recipients of the 2025 New Orleans Grand Isle (NOGI) Award – hailed as the Oscar of the oceanic realm.

Congratulations to Brandi Bottiger, MD, on her appointment as director of the nationally acclaimed Duke Anesthesiology Residency Program, a role in which she brings nearly 14 years of experience and will lead and mentor approximately 60 trainees.

Congratulations to Stephen Klein, MD, on being appointed the associate vice chair for ambulatory anesthesiology, a role in which he brings nearly 29 years of experience and aims to expand Duke Anesthesiology’s ambulatory surgery footprint.

Congratulations to Dr. Paul Wischmeyer on receiving the 2025 Bruce R. Bistrian Nutrition Mentorship Award from the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition for his mentorship and significant contributions to the field.

Congratulations to Martha Kenney, MD, on receiving a one-year $125,000 grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to develop a “theory of change” for community-driven research in sickle cell disease, ultimately contributing to reducing health disparities and improving patient outcomes.

Congratulations to Dr. Ru-Rong Ji, professor in anesthesiology, on once again making Clarivate’s prestigious list of the most highly-cited researchers in the world. He is one of 23 Duke scientists and 6,886 global researchers on the 2024 list.

Congratulations to Dr. Vijay Krishnamoorthy of Duke Anesthesiology on being among the Duke/Duke-NUS principal investigators on a $200,000 grant for research aimed at assessing and forecasting the cardiopulmonary implications of extreme heat and wildfire smoke exposure in Southeast Asia.