In Remembrance of Dr. William Maixner
It is with profound sadness that we inform you about the passing of a beloved member of our Duke Anesthesiology family, William “Bill” Maixner, DDS, PhD. He passed away on November 2 at the age of 68 after battling an illness. Duke flags were lowered on November 4 in honor of his life and legacy.
Duke Anesthesiology’s ‘Academic Evening’ Goes Virtual
For the first time in 28 years, Duke Anesthesiology gathers virtually to celebrate the results of its research pursuits and scientific excellence, featuring 81 abstracts from junior-level investigators and faculty.
Duke Anesthesiology Awarded Program Project Grant
The National Institutes of Health awards Duke Anesthesiology a Program Project Grant ($8.5 million) for the first time in 40 years and designates its Center for Translational Pain Medicine as a Center of Excellence.
Introducing the 2020 DREAM Innovation Grant Recipients
Congratulations to Drs. Andrey Bortsov, Katherine Martucci and Mary Yurashevich on receiving a DIG at this year’s Duke Anesthesiology ASA Alumni Event for their cutting-edge research. Learn more about them and the focus of their DIG projects.
That’s a Wrap! Highlights from ASA 2019
From another first place finish at Run For The Warriors to the reveal of the 2020 DREAM Innovation Grant recipients, it was another successful ASA meeting for Duke Anesthesiology! View the complete recap from Orlando.
Faculty Complete the Escape Room Challenge
This year's new global health fundraiser, the Escape Room Challenge, raised a total of $4,520. All funds raised directly support our residents' mission trips abroad, covering the cost of their travel, vaccinations and more.
That’s a Wrap! Highlights from ASA 2018
From a first place finish at Run For The Warriors to the reveal of the 2019 DREAM Innovation Grant recipients, it was another successful ASA meeting for Duke Anesthesiology. View the full recap from San Francisco!
Dr. Nackley Receives Prestigious R01 Award
Congratulations to Andrea Nackley, PhD, on being awarded a 5-year, $3,846,094 NIH grant to conduct a multi-site clinical trial aimed at determining optimal therapies for patients suffering from a complex chronic vulvar pain condition.
Dr. Martucci Awarded NIH Grant for Chronic Pain Research
Congratulations to Katherine Martucci, PhD, on receiving a $746,654 R00 grant for her project aimed at characterizing the effects of long-term opioid use on the central nervous system and clinical outcomes in fibromyalgia.
Chronic Pain Researcher Awarded R03 Grant
Congratulations to Andrea Nackley, PhD, on receiving $160,000 in funding to study peripheral mechanisms that drive chronic pain and work to develop peripherally-restricted therapies for patients with functional pain syndromes.