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We are proud to celebrate our colleagues who were recognized with Cornell University's President's Awards for Employee Excellence, including our own Dr. Deirdre Kelleher. Dr. Kelleher received the Culture of Sustainability Award alongside Dr. Carolina Trujillo. Congratulations!

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Dr. Deirdre Kelleher receiving her award.
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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A fantastic turnout for our 17th Annual Anesthesiology Research Expo. We spotlighted the latest basic science, clinical and translational research from our department, along with quality improvement initiatives that drive better patient care.

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Faculty, residents and colleagues presenting and attending the Research Expo.
November 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Our CA-2 resident, Dr. Greta Niemela, presented at the 24th ASRA Pain Medicine Meeting in Austin on the first reported successful use of intercostal nerve radiofrequency ablation for slipping rib syndrome pain—co-authored with Drs. Tiffany Lin and Rohan Jotwani. A milestone in advancing pain care!
Drs. Tiffany Lin and Greta Niemela standing in front of their abstract at the ASRA meeting.
November 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Drs. Diana Anca and Julien Fessler represented our department at #EACTAIC2025 in Valencia, sharing insights on ERAS in thoracic surgery and goal-directed fluid management. They were delighted to connect with leaders from EACTAIC, SCA and @esaic.bsky.social.

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Dr. Diana Anca with fellow speakers at the EACTAIC Annual Congress 2025 Drs. Julien Fessler and Diana Anca at the EACTAIC Annual Congress 2025. Drs. Julien Fessler and Diana Anca with a colleague at the EACTAIC Annual Congress 2025. Dr. Diana Anca with colleagues at the EACTAIC Annual Congress 2025.
November 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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CA-3 resident Dr. Olivia Henry is contributing to the Malnutrition Evaluation Project through her 2025-2026 NewYork-Presbyterian Silverman Fellowship in Healthcare Innovation. The project is implementing AI to detect malnutrition risk, guide nutrition interventions, and enhance patient outcomes.
Strengthening Patient Care through AI Dr. Olivia Henry beginds Silverman Fellowship Project
November 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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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!

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Dr. William T. G. Morton demonstrating the first use of ester anesthesia in 1846.
October 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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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

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Tri-Institutional Anesthesiology Review Symposium. Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Cornell Tech. Register Today!
October 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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This fall, we welcome 16 new faculty members to our department across multiple sub-specialties and locations.

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Our department is growing. Headshots of the 16 new faculty we welcomed to the department this fall.
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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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!
Faculty Promotion. Congratulations Dr. June Chan, Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology [headshot included].
October 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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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!

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Leadership announcement: Dr. Lisa Q. Rong [Headshot included]
September 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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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.

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Congratulations on your grant Dr. Paola Calderon.
September 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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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

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September 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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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

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Dr. Deirdre Kelleher elected as associate member to AUA (headshot included).
September 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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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.

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"It was rewarding to see the successful model developed in Salzburg translated to Latin America, where there was a clear appetite for this special approach to medical education." - Dr. Hugh Hemmings, The Joseph F. Artusio, Jr. Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesiology (headshot included) Front left: Drs. Hugh Hemmings, John Rubin, Jaime Aaronson, Rebecca H. Martinez, and Jose Guillermo Dominguez-Cherit
September 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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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!

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Faculty promotion. Congratulations. Headshot of Dr. Paola Calderon, Associate Professor of Neuroscience in Anesthesiology.
August 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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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.
Congratulations on your award Dr. Julia Scarpa (headshot).
August 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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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

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New hope for chronic back pain: Dr. Rohan Jotwani talks cognitive functional therapy with ABC News.
August 13, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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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.

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Dr. Hugh Hemmings, Dr. Stephen J. Thomas, and Dr. Natalia Ivascu Girardi
August 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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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.

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Photo of Dr. Jim G. Castellanos. Text says "Congratulations on Your Award Dr. Jim G. Castellanos".
August 6, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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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!

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Faculty Teacher Spotlight: Dr. Julia Scarpa, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology (headshot). "Dr. Scarpa is such a joy to work with. She has not only been praised as a great educator but creates a safe space for residents to learn and grow in both their knowledge and clinical skills." Quote from current residents.
August 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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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.

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Drs. Nimish Dave, Sudhir Diwan, and Neel Mehta
July 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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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!

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Congratulations. ABA Basic Exam Top 10th Percentile Nationally. Dr. Margaret Duval and Dr. Mark Leibensperger's heashots.
July 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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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!

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Leadership announcement with Dr. Tiffany Lin's headshot.
July 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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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

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Congratulations Dr. Paul Riegelhaupt. (Headshot included)
July 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Welcome aboard! We are so excited to have our new residents join the team today.

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Group photo of our new residents at orientation.
June 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM