Two Anesthesiologists lead UIH Medical Staff: Dr. Hokuto Nishioka- President, Dr. Nicole Thompson- Secretary/Treasurer
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Dr. Oliveira’s project – one of the 7 catalyst awards winners
Amid Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Oliveira's project entitled "Role of Caveolin-1 and BMPRII Short Form in Pulmonary Vascular Homeostasis" is one of the 7 catalyst awards selected this year by American Lung Association at a national level. This award champions the next generation of scientists who are ascending toward independence, conducting basic science, behavioral, clinical, or translational [...]
Roth lab receives a Pilot Grant from the UIC Center for Clinical and Translational Science!
The funding supports a new interdisciplinary project with Dr. Sriram Ravindran from the UIC College of Dentistry and Dr. Yang Dai from the UIC College of Engineering. https://ccts.uic.edu/funding/ Pilot Grant Program | Center for Clinical and Translational Science | University of Illinois at Chicago Pilot studies are essential for enhancing the rigor of clinical translational [...]
Featured Attending: Peggy Wheeler, MD
Peggy Wheeler, MD, is the James M. Feld Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Since undergraduate studies, medical school, residency, and fellowship, Dr. Wheeler continues to call UIC "home". At UIC, Dr. Wheeler provides primarily neuroanesthesia care for complicated [...]
UI Anesthesiology Zooms to ANESTHESIOLOGY 2020
Our Department has a strong virtual presence at this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ANESTHESIOLOGY 2020). Whether hosting a panel discussion, presenting a poster, participating in committee work or participating in advocacy, UI Anesthesiology has a seat at the table in all aspects of our ASA. Below is a link to [...]
UI Neuroanesthesiology Celebrates Neuroanesthesiology Month
September is Neuroanesthesiology Month and UI Neuroanesthesiology is in celebration mode! Our division is hosting several Zoom Conferences with speakers from across the country highlighting many facets of the subspecialty throughout the month. This year, the major international meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care – SNACC went from a live [...]
Dr. Guochang Hu has received an RO1 grant award from NIH
Dr. Guochang Hu, Professor of Anesthesiology has received an RO1 grant award from NIH for 4 years beginning 15Sept20. Congrats to Dr. Hu and his lab! Grant Number: 1R01HL152696 Principal Investigator(s): Guochang Hu, MD Project Title: Targeting the host immune response during sepsis
Dr. Guochang Hu has received an RO1 grant award from NIH
Dr. Guochang Hu, Professor of Anesthesiology has received an RO1 grant award from NIH for 4 years beginning 15Sept20. Congrats to Dr. Hu and his lab! Grant Number: 1R01HL152696 Principal Investigator(s): Guochang Hu, MD Project Title: Targeting the host immune response during sepsis
Honoring the UI Anesthesiology Class of 2020 – Update
As the Unofficial End of Summer has now passed, we are very excited to announce an update on the UI Anesthesiology Class of 2020 Pilsen Food Pantry Support Campaign. WE HAVE EXCEEDED OUR GOAL!!! We have raised $2021.75 which is 33% over our goal of $1500!!! Although we have concluded the Summer 2020 Campaign, the [...]
Honoring the UI Anesthesiology Class of 2020
The UI Anesthesiology Class of 2020 will forever be remembered for rising to the challenge of facing COVID-19 & its impact on our community, our nation and the world. The UI Anesthesiology Class of 2020 has inspired our whole department to come together, in their honor, to continue their spirit of service and promote our [...]