The American Society of Anesthesiologists has honored Evan D. Kharasch, MD, with the 2011 Excellence in Research Award, given to an individual for outstanding achievement in research that has significantly impacted the practice of anesthesiology.
According to the ASA, Dr. Kharasch has led the specialty in advancing the understanding and practice of clinical pharmacology, the science that forms the basis for anesthetic practice. Dr. Kharasch's work has given insights into pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, toxicity and pharmacogenetics.
His work has also resulted in fundamental improvements in the way anesthesiologists use anesthetic and analgesic agents, according to the report.
Dr. Kharasch received his MD and PhD degrees at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., and began his anesthesiology career as an intern and resident at the University of Washington.
Read the Anesthesiology report on Evan Kharasch.
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According to the ASA, Dr. Kharasch has led the specialty in advancing the understanding and practice of clinical pharmacology, the science that forms the basis for anesthetic practice. Dr. Kharasch's work has given insights into pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, toxicity and pharmacogenetics.
His work has also resulted in fundamental improvements in the way anesthesiologists use anesthetic and analgesic agents, according to the report.
Dr. Kharasch received his MD and PhD degrees at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., and began his anesthesiology career as an intern and resident at the University of Washington.
Read the Anesthesiology report on Evan Kharasch.
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