Fellowship Director Receives Prestigious Award
Congratulations to Duke Anesthesiology’s Dr. Peter Yi on being selected as a recipient of the 2025 American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine’s Excellence in Education Award in recognition of his innovative contributions and educational achievements in the field.
Anesthesiology Research Scholar Earns Prestigious Education Award
Congratulations to Dr. Sara Amaral on being selected as the 2025 recipient of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine’s Excellence in Education Award in recognition of her innovation and educational success in the field.
Dr. Moon Awarded NAVSEA Grant to Advance Decompression Practice
Congratulations to Richard Moon, MD, on being awarded a five-year $1,991,019 grant from the US Navy for his study that focuses on reducing decompression risk following dives by utilizing an alternative breathing gas.
Duke Anesthesiology Solidifies Top-Tier Status in NIH Funding
The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research ranks Duke Anesthesiology the #4 anesthesiology clinical science department in the country for National Institutes of Health funding, solidifying our standing as a leading research institution within the field of anesthesiology.
Artificial Sweeteners in Nicotine Pouches May Encourage Use, Study Finds
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.
Anesthesiology Resident Earns Inaugural Research Award
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.
Lifting Spirits One Fist Bump at a Time
As featured in Duke’s ‘Forward Together’ series, Duke Anesthesiology uses digital shoutouts called ‘Fist Bumps’ as a way to nourish positive culture.
Dr. Moon Receives Prestigious Honor from Diving Community
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.
Dr. Bottiger Appointed Residency Program Director
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.
Dr. Klein Appointed Associate Vice Chair
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.