News and Highlights

Dr. Joseph Scarpa Awarded NIA R03 Grant

Joseph Scarpa, MD, PhD

Dr. Joseph Scarpa was awarded an R03 grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) for his project titled “The Impact of Biological Age on Surgical Outcomes.”

The two-year, $420,000 grant will support Dr. Scarpa’s research that aims to determine the effects of preoperative biological age on  mortality and loss of independence after surgery.

"We all know people who look older or younger than they actually are," said Dr. Scarpa. "Now, we...
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Dr. Deirdre Kelleher Elected to AUA

Dr. Deirdre Kelleher

Dr. Deirdre Kelleher has been elected as an associate member of the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA). Associate membership in the AUA is open to faculty who demonstrate excellence in scholarly research, leadership or educational activity. 

Dr. Kelleher is an associate professor of clinical anesthesiology and medical director for CRNA services at Weill Cornell Medicine. She also...

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Dr. Farida Gadalla Retires

Dr. Farida Gadalla

Following more than 45 years of dedicated service to the Department of Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Farida Gadalla retired on June 4, 2025. A respected obstetric anesthesiologist, Dr. Gadalla was a professor of clinical anesthesiology and professor of anesthesiology in obstetrics and gynecology.

“Dr. Gadalla was nationally known and respected as an obstetric anesthesiologist dedicated to patient care, education and support of...

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