Oct. 31, 2008 College News -

Zeljko J. Bosnjak, PhD, Professor of Anesthesiology and Physiology and Vice Chairman of Research in the Department of Anesthesiology, received the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) 2008 Excellence in Research Award. The national award is given annually to one candidate in recognition of research that has led to the advancement of the science and clinical practice of anesthesiology.

Dr. Bosnjak's body of research, conducted over the last 30 years, has led to a better understanding of the cellular mechanisms of anesthetic action and the cardiovascular response to anesthetic drugs.

"Dr. Bosnjak's research has expanded the scientific foundation of our subspecialty in multiple ways," said David C. Warltier, MD, PhD , Chairman and John P. Kampine Professor of Anesthesiology. "His research is not only important for new discoveries, but his use of new approaches, methodologies and techniques has also raised the bar for anesthesiology research to a higher level."

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