Discover Groundbreaking Research Advancements at the Kosaka Best Abstracts Session!
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 7:00 am – 8:30 am ET
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Congratulations to the nine investigators who have been selected as the top finalists from over 860 abstracts submitted to the 2026 Annual Meeting, presented by IARS and SOCCA! Uncover their pioneering investigations in three categories: basic science, clinical research and research conducted by a scholar during the Kosaka Best Abstracts Session. During oral presentations, these expert researchers will share the results of their research and how these findings will advance anesthesiology and patient care. One winner will be selected in each category and will receive a $500 prize to recognize their innovative contributions to the specialty.
Moderators: Daniel I. McIsaac, MD, MPH, FRCPC, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, IARS Board Member; Yasuko Nagasaka, MD, PhD, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan, The Japan Society for Clinical Anesthesia (JSCA) Representative; and Santhanam Suresh, MD, MBA, FASA, FAAP, Loyola University Medical Center.
The Kosaka Best Abstract Awards are supported by the JSCA and the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS). The founder of the JSCA, Dr. Futami Kosaka, started a cooperative relationship with IARS in 1990 and developed the foundation for today’s Kosaka Best Abstracts Session. |
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| Top Clinical Research Abstract Finalists |
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Respiration
Projected Clinical Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of Aprepitant for Post-Operative Nausea/Vomiting Prophylaxis
Neil Rens, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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Respiration
Intraoperative Respiratory System Compliance Patterns and Postoperative Respiratory Complications: A Hospital Registry Study
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Regional Anesthesia
Analgesic Efficacy of Continuous Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane Blockade in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with Median Sternotomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Tim Ting Han Jen, MD, MHSc, FRCPC, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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| Top Basic Science Abstract Finalists |
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Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Whole-Brain Single-Cell Resolution Activity Mapping Identifies Mammillary Body Circuit Failure Underlying Aging, Arousal Instability, and Potential Perioperative Cognitive Risk
Mitsukuni Yoshida, MD, PhD, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO |
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Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Altered Microglial–GABAergic Interactions and Npas4 Expression Are Associated With Stage-Dependent Changes in Propofol Sensitivity in 5XFAD Mice
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Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
APOE4-Mediated Glial Lipid Dysregulation Disrupts Brain Circuitry and Exacerbates Neurological Dysfunction Following Isoflurane Exposure
Junfang Wu, PhD, University of Maryland School of Medicine, College Park, MD |
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| Top Scholars Abstract Finalists |
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Perioperative Anesthesia
Safety and Recovery Profile of Patients following Inhalational Anesthesia versus Total Intravenous Anesthesia, with a Focus on Target Controlled Infusion versus Manual Administration
Nicolas Daccache, MD, Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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Economics, Education and Policy
Changes In Intraoperative Rocuronium Vial Utilisation After The Introduction of Sugammadex and Related Financial Implications
Luisa Udoh, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA |
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Perioperative Anesthesia
Perioperative Effects of CN-105 Treatment on the Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteome
Connie T. Yu, BS, Stanford University, Stanford, CA |
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Engage during poster presentations in the poster hall and discover the leading-edge research being conducted by more than 400 abstract presenters from over 25 countries. Their research spans the spectrum from basic science to translational to clinical and is making important inroads to advance our knowledge of anesthesia and improve patient care.
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Poster Session A: Friday, May 1, 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET
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Poster Session B: Friday, May 1, 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm ET
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Poster Session C: Saturday, May 2, 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET
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Poster Session D: Saturday, May 2, 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm ET
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Poster Session E: Sunday, May 3, 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET
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