2026 | Summer Issue
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President's Message: Advancing Academic Anesthesiology: AUA Activities and Future Directors
by Zhongcong Xie, MD, PhD, FASA
2026 | Summer Issue Newsletter
Since the successful 2026 AUA Annual Meeting in Seattle, the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA) has continued to advance its mission of promoting excellence in academic anesthesiology through leadership, mentorship, education, research, and collaboration. Over the past several months, AUA has made meaningful progress in strengthening member engagement, expanding partnerships, and developing strategic initiatives to support the future of academic anesthesiology.
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EAB Chair Introduction and Vision
by Tobias de la Garza Eckle, MD, PhD, FASA
2026 | Summer Issue Newsletter
I am deeply humbled and honored to step into my new role as the Chair of the Educational Advisory Board (EAB). I want to express my sincere gratitude to our AUA Council President, Dr. Zhongcong Xie, for his trust and for nominating me to lead this vital board.
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Celebrating Innovation in Education: Dr. Marc L. Dickstein Receives the 2026 AUA Education Innovation Award
by Arna Banerjee, MD, MMHC, FCCM
2026 | Summer Issue Newsletter
The Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA) is proud to honor Marc L. Dickstein, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, as the recipient of the 2026 AUA Education Advisory Board (EAB) Education Innovation Award. This award recognizes his transformative, decades-long impact on the teaching of cardiovascular physiology and his visionary creation of Harvi, a simulation platform that has reshaped how learners understand hemodynamics and cardiopulmonary physiology.
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MEB Board Chair Introduction and Vision
by Yafen Liang, MD
2026 | Summer Issue Newsletter
It is a tremendous honor and privilege to serve as the new Chair of the Membership Engagement Board for the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA). I am grateful for the trust placed in me and excited about the opportunity to contribute to an organization that has played such an important role in advancing academic anesthesiology.
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The AUA Leadership Advisory Board: Building Leaders, Building Community
by James P. Rathmell, MD and Elizabeth Duggan, MD
2026 | Summer Issue Newsletter
As we begin our terms as Chair and Vice Chair of the AUA Leadership Advisory Board (LAB), we have been reflecting on the Board's mission and asking a simple question: What unique role can the LAB play for academic anesthesiology?
The LAB was established to support the professional development of AUA members by fostering leadership, mentorship, and an equitable and inclusive academic community. Through educational programming, networking, mentorship, and leadership development, the Board seeks to help academic anesthesiologists at every career stage develop the skills and relationships needed to lead successful departments and programs.
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Celebrating Excellence in Mentorship: Dr. Harriet Hopf Receives the 2026 AUA Mentoring Award
by Ted (Tetsuro) Sakai, MD, PhD, MHA, FASA
2026 | Summer Issue Newsletter
The Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA) is proud to recognize Harriet W. Hopf, MD, FASA, Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Utah, as the recipient of the 2026 AUA Leadership Advisory Board (LAB) Mentoring Award. This prestigious honor recognizes Dr. Hopf’s extraordinary, sustained, and nationally influential commitment to mentorship, which has shaped generations of anesthesiologists and academic leaders.
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AUA Scientific Advisory Board (SAB): Fostering a Community for Anesthesiology Researchers
by Ben Julian Palanca, MD, PhD and Jiapeng Huang, MD, PhD
2026 | Summer Issue Newsletter
Maintaining a robust mission of biomedical research has become fiscally challenging for both investigators, departments, and institutions. How will research survive in academic anesthesiology? As we assume SAB leadership, we reflect on this question and how the AUA could contribute to the development and retention of physician-scientists and researchers.
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AUA 2027 Annual Meeting – Save the Date!
2026 | Summer Issue Newsletter
Join us for the AUA 2027 Annual Meeting, happening from April 2-4, 2027 in Houston, Texas. The meeting will be hosted by McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.
While registration has not open, you can book your lodging accommodations now. The AUA has secured discounted lodging for the AUA 2027 Annual Meeting, Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center and Hyatt House Houston Medical Center. Both Hyatt Brands are located at the same address and currently offer complimentary, hot breakfast served daily. Please note, if you want room with two queen beds please book at Hyatt Place – there are no queen beds at Hyatt House, group block closes on March 5th, 2027.
Additionally, keep an eye out for Abstract Submission, which will open soon!
Member Nominations
2026 | Summer Issue Newsletter
We are excited to announce that our round 2 for the 2026 Member Nominations will open soon!
If you are currently an AUA Member wanting to nominate a non-member, please review the AUA
New Member Nomination Checklist and Guidelines to ensure that their accomplishments are
consistent with that of a successful application.
If you are not currently an AUA member, please reach out to a current active AUA Member to get
nominated!
Announcements will be around by the end of the year!
FAER Fall 2026 Grant Cycle
2026 | Summer Issue Newsletter
Applications to the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research’s (FAER) Fall 2026 Grant Cycle are open through August 15, 2026! Available grants include the Mentored Research Training Grant (two years, $300,000), Research in Education Grant (two years, $100,000), Research Fellowship Grant (one year, $75,000), and Transition to Independence Grant (one year, $75,000). Find out more, including eligibility and research areas, and apply at FAER.org/Grants!
AUA Council Members
2026 | Summer Issue Newsletter
View the Educational Advisory Board Committee here.
View the Leadership Advisory Board Committee here.
View the Membership Engagement Advisory Board Committee here.
View the Scientific Advisory Board Committee here.
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