Tiny Brains, Big Questions: How Does Anesthesia Affect Neurodevelopment in Pediatric Patients

Anesthesiology Grand Rounds

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM


Grand Round starts in:

Stony Brook Medicine - Stony Brook, NY
Online Streaming Available
March 11th, 2026
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

Describe the developmental neurobiology behind concerns about anesthetic
neurotoxicity in the pediatric population

Interpret preclinical data from animal studies and discuss their translational value to
human patients in clinical settings

Review landmark human outcome trials

Apply current evidence to clinical decision-making, including perioperative planning and parental counseling

Dates and Times

Start: 3/11/2026 7:00 AM
End: 3/11/2026 8:00 AM

Objectives

Strong preclinical data based on animal models raised alarm on potentially toxic effects of anesthesia on neurodevelopment. Human clinical trials provided reassurance that single, brief exposure to anesthesia are generally safe in pediatric patients. As anesthesiologists, we play a key role in mitigating risks, counseling family, and upholding evidence-based practice

Speakers

  • Andrew Torpey, MD
    • Tiny Brains, Big Questions: How Does Anesthesia Affect Neurodevelopment in Pediatric Patients
  • Ashley Wang, MD
    • Tiny Brains, Big Questions: How Does Anesthesia Affect Neurodevelopment in Pediatric Patients

Location

Stony Brook Medicine
HSC Level 3, lecture hall 5
HSC, Level 3. :Lecture Hall 5
Stony Brook, NY 11794

Accreditation

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits . Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Need help with this Grand Round Session?

Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:

Christine Fogarty
Department: Anesthesiology
Phone: 6314441614____
Email: christinedfogarty@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Give us a call
(631) 444-2094
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
HSC, Level 2, Room 142
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8222