Frontiers in Anesthesia Research Award (FARA)

Frontiers in Anesthesia Research Award (FARA)

Status: DISCONTINUED - Program has concluded after nearly 30 years

Funding History:

Nearly 30 years of operation

12 award cycles

Total funding distributed: $7,000,000

Program Focus:

Fostered innovation, creativity and scientific excellence for exceptional mid-career physician scientists

Supported groundbreaking, innovative research

Examples of funded research areas:

- Nociceptive Ion Channel TRPM3
- Stretch-Inactivated Channels in Pain Transduction
- Anesthetic Protection in Human Myocardium
- Endothelial Inflammatory Pathways in Septic Vasculopathy

Legacy:

Supported development of distinguished researchers who progressed to leadership roles

Enhanced careers and produced extraordinary scientific outcomes

Research outcomes remain ongoing

Transition:
IARS has decided to shift funding focus to global anesthesia research endeavors with particular emphasis on low- and middle-income countries. New funding mechanisms created:

Global Scholars Award

IARS International Outreach Travel Grant

Geographic Scope: International