The Forgotten Contributor to Pain: Dr. Rohan Jotwani discusses sleep and pain with The New York Times [Headshot: Dr. Jotwani]

Featured in @nytimes.com, Dr. Rohan Jotwani, anesthesiologist and pain management specialist, shares expert insight into how sleep positioning can contribute to pain and stiffness, the importance of spinal alignment during rest and strategies to help manage pain overnight.

Read: nyti.ms/4vjwkRo

Dr. Lisa Witkin presenting at USASP conference.

Dr. Lisa Witkin presented at the @usasp.bsky.social Annual Scientific Meeting on “Innovations in Pain Therapeutics: Translating Novel Mechanisms into Real‑World Relief” highlighting how emerging interventions are transforming care for people living with pain.

#painmanagement #anesthesiology

We are proud of Drs. Rohan Jotwani and John Rubin for representing us at the Virtual Medicine Conference in LA, where they shared their expertise and were honored as Fellows of Medical Extended Reality. Our resident, Adriano Bellotti, also presented his abstract on VR neuraxial training research.

New Chief Residents

We are thrilled to announce our 2026–2027 Chief Residents: Drs. Daniel Cho, Taylor Fortson and Anvesh Macheria. They embody the best of our residency: collaborative spirit, intellectual rigor, professionalism and dedication to lifting others up.

About our new chiefs: bit.ly/47x2aQu

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Match Day 2026. Welcome! Class of 2029: Anika Gnaedinger and Saiesh Kalva. Class of 2030: Alison Cline, Nicholas Davis, Sophia Gamboa, George Ghafari, Anjali Ghoshal, Emily Kim, Yilun Ma (Van Poznak Scholar), Diya Mathur, Michael Mbagwu, Farimata Mbaye, Caroline O’Brien, Charlotte Pearson, Dante Puntiel, Alexander Quan, Brittany Sacks, Amy Shi, Daniel Sirna, Leena Syed, Sargun Virk, and Brandon Wang.

It’s Match Day! Today we welcome 22 future anesthesiologists into our department, and we could not be more thrilled to have them join our family.
 
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Anesthesiology research faculty from Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University gather for a co-hosted event.

Our research faculty and Columbia anesthesiology colleagues enjoyed a wonderful, co-hosted gathering. Dr. Wunsch and our research team look forward to strengthening this partnership and the community it supports.

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“By leveraging advanced sensor technologies, we are moving past one-size-fits-all medicine” - Dr. Joseph Scarpa. [Photo: Close up of person walking on treadmill in sneakers.]

Dr. Joseph Scarpa and colleagues, along with @virginiatech.bsky.social, developed GroundCode, a preoperative, contactless assessment system that predicts surgical recovery by analyzing how a patient walks. Designed for the real world, not just a lab.

Read PLOS Digital Health article: bit.ly/4cRnweR

[From left] Dr. Kane Pryor, Dr. Hannah Wunsch, Prof. Irene Tracey, and Dr. Hugh Hemmings

Dr. Hugh Hemmings together with our research leadership, were delighted to welcome Professor Irene Tracey, Vice Chancellor of the University of Oxford, as our Joseph F. Artusio, Jr. Visiting Professor. We are deeply grateful to Professor Tracey for her captivating lecture.

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Thank you for your thoughts. We hope you were able to make her lecture today.

Joseph F. Artusio, Jr. Memorial Lecture “Revealing Neural Mechanisms Related to Pain, Analgesia and Anaesthesia Through Advanced Neuroimaging”. Professor Irene Tracey, Vice-Chancellor University of Oxford. Monday, March 9, 2026. 7:00 - 8:00am

We are thrilled to welcome Professor Irene Tracey, Vice Chancellor at the University of Oxford and a renowned neuroscientist, as our Joseph F. Artusio, Jr. Visiting Professor next week.

Join us for her dynamic lecture: bit.ly/3NkBPxW

@ox.ac.uk #anesthesiology #neuroscience

Awarded Macy Faculty Scholarship [Photo: Dr. Rohan Jotwani]

Dr. Rohan Jotwani has been named one of five 2026 Macy Faculty Scholars. He is Weill Cornell Medicine’s first-ever recipient and the nation’s first anesthesiologist to earn the honor.

Read more: bit.ly/3OyRTMU

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A new look at how the brain ages [Photo: Dr. Joseph Scarpa]

Kudos to Dr. Joseph Scarpa, co‑author of a new study in Cell showing how aging cells may shape brain structure. They found signs of “cellular senescence” early in life and in aging, offering clues to age‑related disease, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Read article: bit.ly/4agB1l3

Dr. Peter Goldstein appointed as an A&A executive editor [Photo: Dr. Goldstein]

Dr. Peter Goldstein has been appointed an executive editor of @iarsjournals.bsky.social. “It is both an honor and a privilege to join the executive editorial team in helping ensure the journal remains the gold standard,” said Dr. Goldstein.

Read more: bit.ly/4rDiZBh

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"The Weill Cornell Center for Human Rights is one of the most unique opportunities that the medical school offers. What's really exciting about the work and the research that we're doing is that it covers Weill Cornell Medicine's tripartite missions: care, discover and teach. " - Dr. Gunisha Kaur

Celebrating 15 years of the Weill Cornell Center for Human Rights (WCCHR) where students and faculty provide forensic care for asylum seekers. We honor Dr. Gunisha Kaur, anesthesiologist and WCCHR medical director, and all who ensure survivors of persecution are supported.

Read more: bit.ly/4qQyF2T

Sudden Pain Matters: Dr. Carolyn Kloepping breaks down acute pain with Everyday Health [Photo: Dr. Kloepping]

Featured in @everydayhealth.bsky.social, Dr. Carolyn Kloepping shares expert insight on acute pain, why early treatment matters, how to tell when pain is protective or concerning, and approaches that help prevent long‑term sensitization.

Read full article: bit.ly/3Ml9xD7

#painmed #anesthesiology

Faculty Teacher Spotlight, Dr. Suzana Khalil, Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology. "Dr. Khalil has quickly become one of the residents' favorite attendings to work with. She is a talented anesthesiologist and dedicated educator that residents feel lucky to have the opportunity to work with." - Current Residents

We are proud to spotlight Dr. Suzana Khalil this quarter, selected by our residents for her dedication to education. They shared that she creates a safe and welcoming learning environment, balances autonomy and guidance, and expands their skills every day. Thank you, Dr. Khalil.

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Dr. Lisa Witkin with former Weill Cornell Medicine pain specialist, Dr. Daniel Pak.

Dr. Neel Mehta with colleague.

Dr. Lisa Witkin with one of the award winners.

Dr. Lisa Witkin with the speakers of the conference.

Our team had a strong presence at the 60th Eastern Pain Association (EPA) Annual Meeting. Dr. Lisa Witkin led as EPA President, Dr. Neel Mehta represented as past president, and Dr. Philip Petrou joined as a mentor. It was a joy reconnecting with past colleague, Dr. Daniel Pak, fellows and trainees.

PGA79 was a success! Our department had outstanding participation throughout the PostGraduate Assembly of Anesthesiology. Thank you to everyone who represented us and helped to make it such a vibrant event.

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We are excited for PGA79! This weekend nearly 50 of our faculty and residents will be presenting at the PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology in NYC. Stop by one of our presentations, panels or workshops.

Check out our schedule: bit.ly/4q3Vos9

@nyssapga.bsky.social #ansky #anesthesiology #medsky

Dr. Deirdre Kelleher receiving her award.

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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Faculty, residents and colleagues presenting and attending the Research Expo.

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.

MORE: bit.ly/4876vcA

#ansky #medsky #anesthesiology

Drs. Tiffany Lin and Greta Niemela standing in front of their abstract at the ASRA meeting.

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!

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.

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.

#ansky #medsky #anesthesiology

Strengthening Patient Care through AI Dr. Olivia Henry beginds Silverman Fellowship Project

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.

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

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

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

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

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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

Faculty Promotion. Congratulations Dr. June Chan, Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology [headshot included].

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!

Congratulations Dr. @hwunsch.bsky.social!