2025 TAS CON (October 10th, 2025)The Trauma Anesthesiology Society invites you to attend our conference on 10 October 2025, in San Antonio, TX. Our theme for the conference this year is Airway & Breathing, and we have a panel of speakers poised to provide excellent educational content for clinical management for trauma airway management and thoracic trauma.
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2025 TASCON Conference Agenda
MIssion Statement
Trauma Anesthesiology Society seeks to enhance the quality and efficacy of trauma care through the dissemination of cutting-edge research, the promotion of best practices, and the provision of high-quality educational resources to anesthesiologists and allied health professionals. By fostering a collaborative community of experts, TAS aims to drive innovation and improve standards in trauma anesthesiology, ultimately reducing the mortality and morbidity associated with traumatic injuries.
From the President
Dear Members and Prospects of the Trauma Anesthesiology Society,
I'm extremely honored to address you as the President of the Trauma Anesthesiology Society (TAS). Our Society, as a subspecialty component of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), is dedicated to the advancement of Trauma Anesthesiology through knowledge sharing, excellence in clinical care, curiosity, and research. TAS brings together experts from all disciplines of anesthesiology, transfusion medicine, critical care, and military medicine just to name a few.
I want to extend my deep appreciation for our devoted members, as well as our board of directors. Many of you dedicate hours of your time in committee work, conference presentations, and support of our tripartite mission (clinical care, education, and research). Trauma remains a leading cause of death for adults and children and you are making a difference in the lives of so many people through your efforts to advance the care of the traumatically injured patient.
Our Immediate Past-President, Dr. James Cain, said it best: "Trauma Anesthesiology is inherently multidisciplinary, requiring seamless cooperation with surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, critical care specialists, nurses, and allied health providers. Our collective efforts ensure that trauma patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care, addressing their multifaceted needs with the utmost precision and compassion."
My goal for the society for the 2024-2026 term is to continue to bring a multi-disciplinary group of trauma care providers together to share the science and advances of our individual specialties and drive continuous change on our journey toward saving even more lives that are impacted by traumatic injury. We will strive to lead efforts to promote best practices in pre-hospital care, trauma resuscitation and blood management, diagnosis and treatment of coagulopathy, pain management, and burn care.
In addition, this year will see our specialty’s Trauma Anesthesiology Fellowships grow in their involvement with TAS. We aim to mentor and develop future leaders who will continue to elevate the field of trauma care and make significant contributions to our specialty.
In closing, thank you for entrusting me with the leadership of this incredible society. I have been honored to serve as a board member and officer in TAS. I know that my fellow officers Dr. Meera Gangadharan and Dr. Justin Knittel share my passion for the work that we do together, and with their expertise we will continue to push for our continued growth and success!
Warm regards,
Jason
Jason R. Gillihan, MD, MBA
President, Trauma Anesthesiology Society
Welcome to the Trauma Anesthesiology Society (TAS) website.We hope you find it to be a source of beneficial information about TAS and, more importantly, about how to improve the care of patients who have sustained a traumatic injury. Since our Society was founded in 2010 our mission has been to enhance the art and science of trauma anesthesiology and related fields through education and research. |
Member Spotlight
Dr. Balbino E. Lopez, MD, is a highly experienced anesthesiologist at UCI Medical Center in Irvine, California. Specializing in anesthesia care for surgical and medical procedures, Dr. Lopez is proficient in administering general anesthesia, sedation, and pain management techniques. His expertise extends to both routine and complex cases, where he emphasizes patient safety, individualized care, and comfort. Through comprehensive preoperative evaluations and careful monitoring, Dr. Lopez ensures optimal outcomes for his patients before, during, and after their procedures.
His commitment to advancing anesthesiology practices is evident not only through his research contributions but also through his leadership in organizing professional gatherings. A big thank you to Dr. Lopez for his hard work in preparing for this year's meeting. His dedication supports UCI Medical Center’s mission of providing cutting-edge, evidence-based care to the Southern California community while fostering collaboration and growth in the field of anesthesiology.
Dr. Lopez has been an integral part of the Trauma Anesthesiology Society for several years. Dr. Balbi Lopez, the chairman of TASCON 2024, is recognized for his hard work and commitment in planning and preparing for this year’s event.
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