Dear SNACC Newsletter Readers,

On behalf of the SNACC Newsletter team, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support of the Newsletter – whether through your readership or contributions to its contents. Your ongoing involvement allows us to learn from each other’s experiences, foster connections within our community, and continue growing the international Neuroanesthesia network.

In this Summer 2026 Issue, we offer a variety of articles for your enjoyment. Dr. Tumul Chowdhury, SNACC Vice President of Scientific & Educational Affairs, provides an insight into the many educational sessions that will be presented at the SNACC Meeting in September. Educational content in this Issue includes the “Medically Challenging Case” and “EEG Signature(s)”, as well as an excellent summary of important JNA publications in the “Fellow Journal Club”. Multiple updates are provided from key SNACC committees. In the Global Section, partnering societies such as the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society Neuroanesthesia Section and the Indian Society for Neuroscience in Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care describe their recent and upcoming meetings. In “Rendezvous with the Editor-in-Chief,” I have the honour of interviewing Dr. Monica Vavilala about her career, mentorship tips, and vision for better patient care.

My sincere thanks go to our Editors and Translators, whose efforts are essential in preparing all the exceptional submissions for publication.

As always, please feel free to contact me with any feedback or comments.

Sincerely,

Adele Budiansky, MD FRCPC

abudiansky@toh.ca