Rachel NeMoyer

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Dr. Rachel NeMoyer is a leading researcher in anesthesiology and perioperative pain management, with a focused expertise in regional anesthesia techniques for thoracic surgery. Her most impactful work centers on optimizing pain control following video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and thoracotomy, where she has pioneered the use of liposomal bupivacaine in paravertebral nerve blocks. Her seminal 2019 study, cited 27 times, demonstrated that this approach significantly reduces postoperative opioid consumption and improves recovery outcomes, offering a safer, longer-lasting alternative to traditional pain management. This contribution has been instrumental in advancing enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, directly influencing clinical guidelines for thoracic procedures. Dr. NeMoyer’s research bridges the gap between pharmacologic innovation and practical surgical care, underscoring her role as a key figure in the shift toward multimodal, opioid-sparing analgesia. Her work continues to shape how anesthesiologists and surgeons approach pain control, making her a vital voice in the field of regional anesthesia and acute pain medicine.