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 September 2026 Cover
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
The cover of this month’s issue highlights the unequal standing of individuals, which is not limited to healthcare, and is not simply based on race and ethnicity, or sex, but on a range of characteristics, where you live, work, learn, and play.
Webinar: Glucose Monitoring and Management Technologies in the Operating Room and ICU
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Join us for an interactive webinar on September 8, from 4-5 pm ET that will discuss how Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) and associated technologies such as automated intravenous or subcutaneous insulin delivery systems are becoming increasingly common in both outpatient and inpatient healthcare. Anesthesiologists and intensivists are therefore increasingly likely to encounter such technologies – whether continued from the outpatient setting or initiated during inpatient care. This session will provide a framework for understanding how the technologies work, when and how the technologies should be employed for intraoperative or critical care management of patients, and give examples of how various institutions are already implementing these technologies in the operating room and ICU.
Honoring Women in Anesthesia this September 2026
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
In honor of Women in Medicine Month, IARS proudly recognizes the remarkable women in anesthesia who generously share their time, expertise and leadership with our organization and the global anesthesiology community. We are deeply grateful for their ongoing contributions and commitment.
Call for A&A and A&A Practice Digital Content Editor
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Anesthesia & Analgesia (A&A) and A&A Practice (AAP), the journals of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS), are seeking a Digital Content Editor (DCE). This is a single, joint appointment across both journals. The DCE leads digital and multimedia content strategy for A&A and AAP and reports jointly to the Editor-in-Chief of A&A and the Executive Editor of AAP. The DCE is the strategic lead for all digital and multimedia content across both journals, spanning video, audio, infographics, animation, affiliated podcast content, newsletters, and social channels. Applications are due to Daniel Mount ([email protected]) no later than September 30, 2026.
IARS Journal Anesthesia & Analgesia: Online Only in 2027
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Starting with the January 2027 issue, Anesthesia & Analgesia (A&A), the official journal of the IARS, will transition to an online-only format. This change reflects how our members increasingly access and engage with journal content and creates new opportunities to make the Anesthesia & Analgesia experience more timely, flexible and accessible. We look forward to continuing to provide A&A in a format that makes it easier to access the research, insights and discoveries that advance anesthesiology.
Webinar: Dexmedetomidine Beyond Sedation: Evidence and Practice
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
How is dexmedetomidine being used in perioperative care around the world and how does current evidence inform those practices? Join an interactive webinar on Thursday, October 1, from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm ET, to explore global approaches to the perioperative use of dexmedetomidine, featuring real-world case scenarios, practice variations and perspectives from clinicians across different countries and healthcare settings. Bring your questions and perspectives for an engaging discussion that goes beyond the evidence to examine how dexmedetomidine is actually being used in practice.
Submit Your Abstract for the 2027 Annual Meeting
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Have research or insights to share? Submit an abstract for the 2027 Annual Meeting, April 30–May 2, presented by IARS and SOCCA. Present your work as an oral, poster, or e-poster and engage with the international anesthesiology community. Deadline to submit: December 6, 2026.
Book Your Housing for the 2027 Annual Meeting
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Make plans to join IARS and SOCCA for the 2027 Annual Meeting and experience an outstanding program of education, collaboration, and networking, all in the heart of Chicago. Reserve your room at the discounted Annual Meeting rate and enjoy easy access to Grant Park, Lake Michigan, Soldier Field, and more. Deadline for the discounted rate: April 7, 2027.
Spotlight Sessions: T.H. Seldon Memorial & President’s Lectures
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Join us in Chicago next spring to hear distinguished anesthesiology leaders Daniel Sessler, MD, deliver the Annual Meeting’s signature T.H. Seldon Memorial Lecture and George Mashour, MD, PhD, present the President’s Lecture, sharing insights that are shaping research, clinical practice, and innovation.
New Episode of PAINTS Vodcast: Crossing the Chasm
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Dr. Matt Sherrer presents “Crossing the Chasm” in this new episode of the PAINTS vodcast, where he discusses how clinicians can advance new ideas in the perioperative space using fundamentals of the law of diffusion of innovation. Dr. Sherrer reveals a strategy for advancing new initiatives, helping those initiatives grow, and overcoming pushback.
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