Your daily update from the 2026 ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland.
Highlights from Day 3
Fantastic job to the delegates that hit the NZICC for the bootcamp hosted by our ASM chosen charity, BBM! The "Equity in anaesthesia and pain medicine" breakfast gave us insightful discussions and moments of connection. Today also saw the prestigious Gilbert Brown Prize session, with plenty of fast-take sessions, workshops and engaging TopMedTalks to boot.
Interviews with keynote speakers
Lessons learned
Yesterday, Professor Mary Ellen McCann was interviewed by Dr Yvette Landels. They had a chat about Professor McCann’s work in paediatric anaesthesia, her passion for work-life balance advocacy and key highlights that have shaped her career.
Equity and obstetrics
Professor Alicia Dennis presented this morning on “Inequity, silence and truth.” She spoke with Dr Nicola McCarthy about reclaiming the word “surgery” in obstetrics, creating a safe and respectful birthing environment, and building trust with patients.
Today's TopMed Talks
The live coverage of the ASM continues with TopMedTalk, hosted by Professor Kate Leslie AO and Dr Andy Cumpsty.
- International ASM keynote speakers, Professor Irene Tracey and Professor Lesley Colvin discuss neuroscience, neuroimaging and practice in pain medicine.
- TopMed Talk interviews Professor Andrew Davidson and Professor Mary Ellen McCann on innovative research and quality training in the paediatric anaesthesia space.
- FPM ASM visitor Associate Professor Jelena Janjic and immediate past FPM Dean Dr Dilip Kapur speak about the development of nanomedicines for treating chronic pain.
- Dr Katia Hayes tells us about prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) for the treatment of coagulopathy associated with cardiac surgery. This podcast was kindly supported by CSL.
- TopMedTalk interviews Neel Desai about non-opioid multi-modal analgesia, especially the use of paracetamol/NSAID combinations for minor surgery. This podcast was kindly supported by AFT Pharmaceuticals.
Media coverage
- Media release: New circadian clock findings may transform post-anaesthesia recovery.
Acknowledgements
We’re indebted to the New Zealand National Organising Committee, who have worked hard to develop a stimulating and creative ASM program. We’re also grateful for the outstanding support of the healthcare industry. Their contributions help make this a successful and high-quality meeting and provide us with the opportunity to experience the latest technology and medicines in several fields.
onDemand available soon
Couldn't make it to Auckland? We've got you covered! ANZCA ASM and FPM Symposium onDemand packages will be available from 13 May, enabling you to view content from the scientific programs at a time that suits you.
