The IARS is committed to advancing the field of anesthesiology through a number of research and educational initiatives that benefit not only practicing anesthesiologists but also patients of all ages. We strive to provide you with the latest news through several education newsletters as well as the important updates on this page.
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About the Anesthesia & Analgesia May 2026 Cover
APRIL 30, 2026
This month’s cover article of Anesthesia & Analgesia illustrates this double-edged sword of opioid use in the perioperative period. Opioids are a friend for the protective shield it can perhaps offer vital organs against the rigors of ischemia-reperfusion injury. However, opioids are also a foe that can trigger immunosuppression, postoperative ileus, and the burden of the ongoing opioid epidemic.
Anesthesia & Analgesia Editorial Fellows – May 2026
APRIL 30, 2026
Congratulations to the incoming Anesthesia & Analgesia Editorial Fellows! Drs. Manazir Athar, Alex Bak, Safwan Elkhatib, Michal Jedrusiak, Ziyad O. Knio, Deborah Plana, and Katarina J. Ruscic will begin their year-long Editorial Fellowships starting May 1, 2026. During this time, they will shadow two of A&A’s section editors and learn about what it takes to be an editor.
Missed the 2026 Annual Meeting? Stay Connected with The Daily Dose
APRIL 30, 2026
Did you miss the 2026 Annual Meeting? Stay connected and discover important session takeaways with The Daily Dose, the official newsletter of the 2026 Annual Meeting, presented by IARS and SOCCA, and the Scholars’ Program. Get curated insights and expert perspectives, discover impactful research, and stay engaged beyond the meeting. Subscribe to stay connected and never miss what matters most. Read all the 2026 issues.
Connect with IARS at Euroanaesthesia 2026
APRIL 30, 2026
Visit the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) at Euroanaesthesia 2026, June 6-8 in Rotterdam. Stop by Booth #3.44 to meet IARS leaders, explore publishing in Anesthesia & Analgesia and A&A Practice, learn about research funding, and discover ways to engage with the global anesthesiology community.
One Month Left to Apply to Join IARS Committees
APRIL 30, 2026
Don’t miss the chance to apply to serve on committees. The IARS Call for Volunteers is currently open. Serving on IARS committees gives you the opportunity to develop leadership skills, connect with a global anesthesiology community and shape future programs. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to the IARS mission and vision, we invite you to apply for open positions. Apply by June 8, 2026.
Webinar: Postoperative- and Post-ICU Vital Sign Monitoring In and Out of Hospital – The Status, Challenges and State of the Art
APRIL 30, 2026
Join us for an interactive webinar on June 9, from 4-5pm ET, that will discuss the continuous wireless vital sign monitoring with AI-augmented vital sign analysis that may allow for early detection of complications and improve patient outcomes outside the OR, ICU and PACU. The session will present recent advances in sensor and alert algorithmic vital sign technologies. The panelists will discuss the potential for monitoring at home and the role of anaesthesiologists in shaping the agenda.
Webinar: Methadone and Dexmedetomidine in the Perioperative Period: Global Practices and Controversies
APRIL 30, 2026
Join us for an interactive webinar on July 14, from 4:30-6 pm ET, that will compare global practices in the perioperative use of Methadone and Dexmedetomidine and to understand how clinicians in different countries and regions approach these agents. Participants will analyze real-world practice patterns and explore how evidence translates into clinical decision-making across varied healthcare settings.
Systems Thinking and Technology Design
APRIL 30, 2026
New PAINTS episode now available! Access without login to join Dr. Megha Karkera Kanjia as she analyzes safety frameworks to understand how they can improve systems thinking and approach to issues and discuss safety 1, 2, and 3 to understand the implications of design within a system.
OpenAnesthesia® is a Benefit of Membership!
APRIL 30, 2026
IARS offers complimentary memberships to those in-training. Access OpenAnesthesia®’s 800+ in-depth summaries, plus all the benefits of IARS membership.
IARS Supports Groundbreaking Anesthesia Research!
APRIL 30, 2026
These numbers reveal momentum you can measure! Thank you to our members and donors – your support sparks discovery.
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