Dr. Devinney Awarded Grant to Further Study Underlying Mechanisms of Delirium
Congratulations to Michael Devinney, MD, PhD, on being awarded a $894,431 K23 grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate the role of cerebrospinal fluid complement activation in delirium and post-ICU long-term cognitive impairment.
Postdoctoral Fellow Awarded Alzheimer's Association Research Fellowship
Congratulations to Dr. ChengCheng Song of the Terrando lab on receiving a highly competitive $199,969 grant for her project aimed at understanding the long-term impact of postoperative delirium on Alzheimer’s disease hallmarks.
Some E-Cigarette Chemicals Mimic Nicotine, Possibly Bypassing Regulation
A new publication in JAMA, co-authored by Duke Anesthesiology’s Drs. Sven-Eric Jordt and Sairam Jabba, finds that some tobacco companies are replacing nicotine in e-cigarettes with related chemicals to apparently bypass health regulations with inaccurate disclosure of the quantity on packaging.
Anesthesiology Faculty Awarded Grant to Develop Spacewalk Protocol
Congratulations to Dr. Richard Moon on receiving a $249,023 grant for a pilot study aimed at developing NASA prebreathe protocols to minimize decompression sickness risk during extravehicular activity, crucial for astronaut safety during spacewalks.
Dr. Moon Honored for Excellence in Diving Medicine
Congratulations to Richard Moon, MD, on receiving the Excellence in Diving Medicine Award from the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field.
Unprecedented Heights: Celebrating a Centennial Academic Evening
A remarkable display of 104 cutting-edge scientific abstracts were showcased at Duke Anesthesiology’s 32nd Annual Academic Evening, recognized this year as a prestigious Duke Centennial event, that aims to advance anesthesiology, critical care and pain management. Congratulations to the exceptional award winners spanning five categories of research.
SCA Honors Dr. Cherry with Presidential Citation
Congratulations to Anne Cherry, MD, on being named the inaugural recipient of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists’ (SCA) Presidential Citation in recognition of her significant contributions to the field.
Duke Anesthesiology Faculty Earn Health Innovation Awards
Congratulations to five Duke anesthesiologists on being awarded grants from the Duke Institute for Health Innovation to pioneer two innovative AI health care proposals, ultimately aimed at enhancing operations and patient care across the health system.
Dr. Devinney Earns Prestigious Accolade for Research on Aging
Congratulations to Michael Devinney, MD, PhD, on being named the 2024 recipient of the Jeffrey H. Silverstein Memorial Award for Emerging Investigators in the Surgical and Related Medical Specialties for his cross-cutting work in geriatrics, anesthesiology and neuroscience.
Early Identification of Persistent Pain + Holistic Interventions Cut Opioid Use
A newly-published study in the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst, led by Duke Anesthesiology’s Dr. Padma Gulur, finds that a simple two-question survey can identify who could benefit the most from a holistic approach to managing pain.