Hugh C. Hemmings Jr., MD, PhD, FRCA, is a distinguished anesthesiologist and neuroscientist, serving as Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and Anesthesiologist-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of anesthetic action and synaptic transmission. Dr. Hemmings is internationally recognized for his contributions to anesthesiology education, research, and clinical practice. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and serves on editorial boards of leading anesthesia journals. His leadership has shaped both academic anesthesiology and patient-centered perioperative care worldwide.