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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · 7d

October 16 is World Anesthesia Day, marking the 1846 ether demonstration by Dr. William T. G. Morton that revolutionized medicine. Today we honor the science, skill & teamwork of anesthesiology & its vital role in safe, compassionate patient care. Happy World Anesthesia Day!

#anesthesiology #ansky

Dr. William T. G. Morton demonstrating the first use of ester anesthesia in 1846.

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · 13d

Join us for this inaugural symposium—a full day of panels, discussions and hands-on workshops led by experts from three key institutions. Featured speakers include Dr. Hugh Hemmings.

Don’t miss this dynamic day of clinical learning and networking.

Register: bit.ly/4h1QvfH

#ansky #anesthesiology

Tri-Institutional Anesthesiology Review Symposium. Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Cornell Tech. Register Today!

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · 14d

This fall, we welcome 16 new faculty members to our department across multiple sub-specialties and locations.

#anesthesiology #medsky #ansky

Our department is growing. Headshots of the 16 new faculty we welcomed to the department this fall.

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · 20d

We are proud to take part in FAER's Academic Giving Competition to show our dedication to our speciality.

Our fundraising page: bit.ly/3W8aArr

Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) @faer-anesthesia.bsky.social · 20d

FAER’s 4th annual Academic Giving Competition is officially underway! 🥳

Support #anesthesiology's future researchers & help the 38 participating departments win fabulous prizes with a donation @ the link!

Learn more & donate: FAER.org/AGC

#FAERagc #TheFutureIsFAER

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · 20d

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. June Chan to associate professor of clinical anesthesiology. Dr. Chan serves as the Weill Cornell Medicine’s assistant dean of clinical curriculum and associate director of residency education for anesthesiology. Please join us in congratulating her!

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · 21d

Congratulations Dr. @hwunsch.bsky.social!

Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) @faer-anesthesia.bsky.social · 21d

Congratulations to the 2025 Mentoring Excellence in Research Awardee, Dr. Meghan Lane-Fall, & to the newest member of ARMA, Dr. Hannah Wunsch!

We're delighted for this opportunity to celebrate such phenomenal mentors & scientists.🥳Read the announcement www.asahq.org/faer/about/n...

#Anesthesiology

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · 28d

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Lisa Q. Rong has been named the new Director of Perioperative Ultrasonography for the Department of Anesthesiology. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Rong!

#Anesthesiology #AnSky #MedSky

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Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) @faer-anesthesia.bsky.social · Sep 18

Mentored by Drs. Alipasha Vaziri & Hugh Hemmings, & working in collaboration with Drs. Conor Liston & Hui Fang, learn more about Dr. Liou’s FAER-funded #research by downloading his project abstract at the link! www.asahq.org/-/media/site...

#InvestigatorsOnTheElevator @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · Sep 8

Congratulations to Dr. Paola Calderon on receiving an U.S. National Science Foundation Innovation Corps grant to explore a tool that tracks consciousness levels in brain injury patients. The project aims to improve treatment outcomes.

#Ansky #Medsky

Congratulations on your grant Dr. Paola Calderon.

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · Sep 5

Congratulations to Dr. Joseph Scarpa on his National Institute on Aging R03 grant for “The Impact of Biological Age on Surgical Outcomes.” This project explores how biological age predicts recovery and risk after surgery.

Read more: bit.ly/46modJa

#Ansky #Medsky #Anesthesiology

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · Sep 4

We are proud to share that Dr. Deirdre Kelleher has been elected as an associate member of the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA), recognizing her excellence in academic anesthesiology.

Read more: bit.ly/3VzMVQ4

#Ansky #MedSky #Anesthesiology

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · Sep 3

35 fellows from 9 Latin American countries participated in the OMI MEX Weill Cornell Seminar in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care in Mexico City. Dr. Hugh Hemmings proudly served as the inaugural course director and was joined by three of our faculty as lecturers.

#Ansky #Medsky #Anesthesiology

Front left: Drs. Hugh Hemmings, John Rubin, Jaime Aaronson, Rebecca H. Martinez, and Jose Guillermo Dominguez-Cherit

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · Aug 26

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Paola Calderon to Associate Professor of Neuroscience in Anesthesiology. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Calderon for her achievement!

#AnSky #MedSky @weillcornell.bsky.social

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · Aug 14

Dr. Julia Scarpa has received a RAPP Award from the Mastercard-Diversity-Mentorship Collaborative at Weill Cornell Medicine. The award supports parent-researchers and funds her work on using wearable neuroimaging to study brain fluid dynamics during surgery and the respective cognitive outcomes.

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · Aug 13

Featured in ABC News, Dr. Rohan Jotwani discusses a recent study highlighting cognitive functional therapy as a promising long-term solution for chronic lower back pain.

Read full article: bit.ly/4ooaB7r

#ansky #painmed #medsky

New hope for chronic back pain: Dr. Rohan Jotwani talks cognitive functional therapy with ABC News.

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · Aug 8

A distinguished moment for our department! We celebrated the establishment of the Stephen J. (Butch) Thomas, M.D. Professorship of Anesthesiology and honored Dr. Natalia Ivascu Girardi on her prestigious appointment as the inaugural recipient of this endowed chair.

Read more: bit.ly/4lh30EU

#AnSky

Dr. Hugh Hemmings, Dr. Stephen J. Thomas, and Dr. Natalia Ivascu Girardi

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · Aug 6

Dr. Jim G. Castellanos has been named a 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund PDEP/Revson Scholar. This award supports his research on creating a molecular map of human skin healing, which has the potential to unlock novel therapies for critically ill burn patients.

📸 Whitney Curtis / AP Images for HHMI

Photo of Dr. Jim G. Castellanos. Text says "Congratulations on Your Award Dr. Jim G. Castellanos".

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · Aug 4

Dr. Julia Scarpa does not just teach—she inspires. Our residents say she creates a safe, empowering space to grow, learn and lead with confidence. Join us in celebrating her dedication to shaping future clinicians and compassionate care. Thank you, Dr. Scarpa!

#MedEd #MedSky #AnSky #Anesthesiology

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · Jul 31

Dr. Neel Mehta joined the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience Annual Meeting as a moderator on adjacent segment disease after spinal surgery and a panelist on medical contract review. He also enjoyed reconnecting with our former division chief of pain management and many of our alumni.

#AnSky

Drs. Nimish Dave, Sudhir Diwan, and Neel Mehta

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · Jul 29

Congratulations to our CA-2’s Drs. Margaret Duval and Mark Leibensperger on your ABA Basic Exam success. You continue to make us so proud!

#meded #ansky #medsky #anesthesiology

Congratulations. ABA Basic Exam Top 10th Percentile Nationally. Dr. Margaret Duval and Dr. Mark Leibensperger's heashots.

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · Jul 29

We are thrilled to announce Dr. Tiffany Lin as our new associate program director, pain medicine fellowship, and director of quality, pain medicine. Congratulations, Dr. Lin on these well-deserved appointments!

#MedSky #PainMed #AnSky

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · Jul 2

Congratulations to Dr. Paul Riegelhaupt on receiving a grant from the Alice Bohmfalk Charitable Trust. His work on THIK1 potassium ion channels could one day unlock new treatments for neuroinflammation and postoperative cognitive decline.

Research: bit.ly/3GgLnXp

#Ansky #MedSky #Anesthesiology

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · Jun 30

Welcome aboard! We are so excited to have our new residents join the team today.

#Ansky #Medsky #Anesthesiology

Group photo of our new residents at orientation.

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Weill Cornell Medicine Anesthesiology @wcmanesthesia.bsky.social · Jun 23

We are proud of our 2025 graduating fellows and congratulate them on all the hard work that has led to this achievement. Wishing them all the best for their next chapter!

Learn where they are headed: bit.ly/4k1m7Cf

#Ansky #Medsky #Anesthesiology

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · Jun 20

A message of thanks from BJA Editor-in-Chief, Professor Hugh Hemmings, following the release of the 2024 Journal Impact Factor report.

#jif #impact #citations #research #AnSky

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