Jordan Barksdale, MSN, CRNP represented UAB & the PACT Clinic at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American College of Cardiology! Invited by Dr. Abu Daya, Barksdale gave a talk on “Assess, Stratify, Optimize: From the Preoperative Clinic to Cardiac Risk Evaluation.”

TJ Homrich has been promoted to Informatics Analyst III. In this new role, TJ will be focusing on high resolution data capture, storage, and support for department initiatives.

We had a great time at our Anesthesia Scholarly Connections on Wednesday! This #JournalClub covered Quantitative Monitoring.

Our Staff Wellness Taskforce is in full swing! This group is working on opening communication pathways with various staff groups and providing professional development opportunities to our teams.

Congrats to the recent graduates of the third cohort of the @UABMedicine Emerging Leaders Series leadership development program! buff.ly/Kzwy8Gq UAB OB/GYN Department of Family and Community Medicine UAB Anesthesiology UAB Department of Medicine UAB Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation UAB Department of Dermatology UAB Urology

Today, we kicked off our professional development journal club! We talked about leadership and what attributes make a successful leader.

Dr. Ryan Melvin has led the development of approved generative AI tools which are already in active use by several depts. Through UAB’s Blazer App Accelerator, he is now planning to scale the service beyond our department. Read more: go.uab.edu/45EZKiA

We said a heartfelt and bittersweet goodbye to Lynn Shanks this week as she retires from her role as program manager of faculty recruitment and retention. Lynn’s impact on our department has been lasting and she will be deeply missed. Wishing her all the best in this next chapter

Artificial intelligence is not just a buzzword; it’s set to transform the world of anesthesia. Join Lynn Reede and her colleagues as they explore the potentials and pitfalls of AI in the operating room. Listen here: uabmedicine.org/medical-profes…

Dr. Ursula Wesselmann attended the annual meeting of the Council of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). She is the elected council member representing the United States on the International Council until 2028.

Welcome to the team! Praveen Dubey, Ph.D., joins our department as an Assistant Professor in the division of research. His research areas are sepsis, cardiovascular diseases, sleep apnea, preeclampsia, mitochondria-based therapies, and modified RNA-based therapy (Mod-RNA).

Asaf Gans, M.D., gave a guest lecture to the department of pediatric emergency medicine regarding utilization of regional anesthesia in the emergency department.

Trust builds stronger healthcare teams. Dr Matthew Sherrer explains why it’s the key to better care. doi.org/10.1213/ANE.00… Discover more: scitube.io/dr-matthew-she… UAB Anesthesiology Matt Sherrer, MD, MBA, FASA, FAACD

Welcome to the team! Randi Wadsworth joins our department as a Clinical Financial Officer. She comes to UAB Medicine with more than 14 years of experience in management and finance.

#FreshFlow Friday is here with another episode! The hosts sit down with Lynn Reede, DNP, MBA, CRNA, FNAP for an episode titled "It's Not About Us." Listen at: go.uab.edu/4mEnY2x

James Weisberg, Ph.D., was invited to speak at the upcoming American Academy of Pain Medicine Behavioral Health Course. He will speak on the following topics: Opioid Risk Assessment and Maintaining Your Practice: Navigating Challenging Interactions.

We are excited to announce the appointment of Hanna Hussey, M.D., to associate vice chair of the Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology. go.uab.edu/3IOPWZG

We had so much fun meeting our new colleagues and their families while enjoying a Birmingham Barons game at our annual Department Welcome Event!

Zach Wright, M.D., has been named the FAER Scholar for the 2025 ASA® Annual Meeting in San Antonio. Wright will present a poster at ASA and participate in a separate FAER activities including networking, meetings, and lectures. #ASA2025