Research Information

Carmen Hinojosa-Laborde, Ph.D.
Adjunct Associate Professor

The Department of Anesthesiology is committed to excellence in all three components of research: discovery, dissemination, and application. Our research vision encompasses scholarly activity to advance and improve the standard of care for patients, and to enhance the teaching environment for students and residents. The research enterprise includes both basic science research and clinical / translational research. Carmen Hinojosa-Laborde, Ph.D. directs our basic science research. We are currently seeking a Vice-Chair for Research to implement our overall research mission, and to direct our clinical and translational research efforts.

Specific areas of research interest include:

• Optimizing pain management
• Identifying and resolving adverse drug interactions
• Minimizing the risk of infection
• Decreasing the risk for contrast induced nephropathy

Investigators have access to animal models of human diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, type-2 diabetes, chronic or intermittent hypoxia, sepsis, renal failure, heart failure, and aging.

The Anesthesiology Department is poised to make significant strides in translational research. With the anticipated Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) to UTHSCSA, we are afforded an excellent opportunity for further multidisciplinary collaboration.