FAER Welcomes Three New Members to the Board of Directors

Author: Bram Harris

December 19, 2024

The Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) welcomed three exceptional anesthesiologists to its Board of Directors at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 this fall. These new members will contribute their time, expertise, and passion for the specialty towards FAER’s mission to develop the next generation of physician-investigators.

To view each new Director’s department profile and learn more about their work and backgrounds, click the linked headshots below.

“FAER is excited to welcome Drs. Helene Benveniste, Judith Hellman, and Sachin Kheterpal as the newest members of our Board of Directors. Their perspectives and expertise are a wonderful boon to the Foundation’s work and will help shape our ongoing efforts to provide the best support possible to anesthesiology’s early-career researchers. On behalf of the aspiring investigators who will benefit from FAER support, please join me in thanking Drs. Benveniste, Hellman, and Kheterpal for offering their time and knowledge to the Board of Directors to secure the future of our specialty.”
 - Dolores B. Njoku, MD, Chair of the FAER Board of Directors

FAER joins Dr. Njoku in her enthusiasm for the Foundation to benefit from Drs. Benveniste, Hellman, and Kheterpal’s contributions to the Board of Directors. Their input will help shape FAER’s plans for the future, not only maintaining the robust catalogue of offerings the Foundation has available for anesthesiology’s investigators, but improving upon it.

To view FAER’s full Board of Directors, visit the dedicated leadership page.

THE FOUNDATION FOR ANESTHESIA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (FAER)
FAER is a related organization of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). For over 35 years, FAER has been dedicated to developing the next generation of physician-investigators in anesthesiology. Charitable contributions and support to FAER help fuel the future of anesthesiology through scientific discovery. Funding priorities include: Research, Education, and Training. At the time of this article's publication, FAER has awarded more than $58 million in research grants and programs since 1986. To donate to FAER, visit FAER.org/donate.