Research News

New E-Cigarette Products Contain Highly Potent Sweeteners

In a newly-published study in JAMA, Duke Anesthesiology’s Dr. Sven-Eric Jordt reveals a majority of disposable e-cigarettes tested by Duke researchers contain neotame, an unregulated artificial sweetener that enhances product appeal and raises toxicity concerns.

Propelling the Field of Anesthesia Forward

A new benchmark of 107 cutting-edge scientific abstracts was showcased at Duke Anesthesiology’s 33rd Annual Academic Evening, the department’s flagship event that aims to advance anesthesiology, critical care and pain management. Congratulations to the exceptional award winners spanning five categories of research.

NIH Grant Awarded to Explore Microbial Influence in Sepsis

Congratulations to Dr. Mara Serbanescu on receiving a $2,018,750 grant from the National Institutes of Health for her research that aims to reveal how alterations in gut bacteria and their byproducts that enter the bloodstream affect immune response and organ function during sepsis.

Dr. Achanta Awarded Grant for Novel Approach to ARDS

Congratulations to Satya Achanta, DVM, PhD, on being awarded a $199,962 grant to assess a novel intravascular membrane oxygen catheter, which may be beneficial for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

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.