The Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine is pleased to announce the successful recipients of our inaugural 2024 Anesthesia Research Cluster Grant. This initiative was designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among clinicians, scientists, and trainees across the University of Toronto and its affiliated hospital sites.
Grant Recipients
We are pleased to congratulate the six faculty members who will lead the research clusters. The department is excited to support their efforts in advancing innovative research and educational activities in anesthesia and pain medicine, with the ultimate goal of enhancing patient care. This initiative represents a significant step forward in promoting cutting-edge research and collaboration within the field of anesthesiology and pain medicine at the University of Toronto.
Faculty Lead |
Cluster Name |
Neil Goldenberg |
Perioperative Services Basic/Translational Science Cluster |
James Khan |
Prevention of persistent post-surgical pain clinical trials group |
Mandeep Singh |
Sleep, Anesthesiology, and Pain Medicine (SleAP) Collaborative Group |
Sabine Nabecker |
Medical education research and practice in anesthesia |
Carlos Ibarra |
Minimally-invasive test for malignant hyperthermia susceptibility |
Lisa Isaac |
Women and Allies in Anesthesia Research |
Review Process
The review and scoring processes for the Anesthesia Research Clusters were designed to ensure fairness, thoroughness, and unbiased as possible. The review panel consisted of senior faculty members from the University of Toronto, all of whom are experienced in evaluating research proposals. A standardized scoring system was employed to assess each application, ensuring consistency across all reviews. The faculty reviewers brought their extensive experience and knowledge to the evaluation process, dedicating their time and effort to provide thorough assessments.
We extend our congratulations to our faculty whose applications were successful in this competitive process.
For those interested in learning more about the Anesthesia Research Cluster, additional information is available at Anesthesia Research Cluster.
We sincerely appreciate the review panel members for their expertise and commitment in evaluating the applications. Their contributions have been instrumental in maintaining the high standards of our research initiatives.