Research
Specific Lab Expertise includes:
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- Small animal surgery
- Behavioral analysis of nociception
- Pharmacological interventions
- Protein expression/activity analysis
- Fluidics
- Ultrasound-guided technologies
Current Projects include:
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- Analysis of behavioral response following perineural therapies
- Evaluation of neurolytic effects of perineural therapies
- Peripherally mediated opioid analgesia
- Regulation of inflammation-associated proteins following nerve injury
- Organ preservation systems
- Novel uses for ultrasound-guided technologies for drug delivery
Our department encourages students and resident physicians to rotate through our laboratories. Anesthesiology researchers also mentor participants in the Medical Student Summer Research Program for both basic science and clinical research. For more information, please contact Dr. Bent via email at bents@uthscsa.edu.
Research Volunteer Program
Now Accepting Applications
(5/1/25 -5/20/25)
Work Location: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio and
University Hospital San Antonio, Texas
Dates: Beginning July 7, 2025, end date varies based on assignments
Research Volunteers will assist the Department of Anesthesiology, Division of
Research with various clinical and perioperative research endeavors, including
data collection, mining, auditing, entry, and analysis. Project assignments will
vary at a level commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the
volunteer.
Research Volunteer Job Description (Link)
Research Volunteer Application Form 2025 (Link):
Standard application, background check, and other institutional requirements will be required.
Interested persons should send application to: Sabrina Bent, MD, MS: bents@uthscsa.edu
