Chad Brummett, MD, recognized for outstanding mentorship

The Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) has recognized Chad Brummett, MD, for his contributions to the research environment at the University of Michigan. He received the MICHR Distinguished Clinical and Translational Research Mentor Award at the 2024 Mentoring Forum on Sept. 27. 

Brummett is one of five faculty members campus-wide to receive this year’s award, which recognizes faculty who foster the intellectual, creative, scholarly and professional growth of their students, fellows and trainees in the areas of clinical and translational health and research. 

“Today is really meaningful because the recognition comes from those who I believe are the future of the speciality,” Brummett said, addressing the event audience and those who nominated him. “When I look at you, I see not just the future of anesthesiology research, but the broader research community. Your passion, creativity and resilience inspire me every day.”

Brummett is the Bert N LaDu Professor of Anesthesiology and senior associate chair for research within the Department of Anesthesiology. He also serves as co-director of the university’s Opioid Research Institute and co-director of the medical school’s Overdose Prevention Engagement Network (OPEN).

With more than 250 publications, often featuring mentee co-authors, and more than 15 years of continuous funding, he is highly regarded for his commitment to mentorship and known for his inclusive approach, having successfully guided dozens of students, trainees, post-doctoral fellows and faculty.

On a national level, Brummett chairs the Academic Pathways Committee for the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER), where he focuses on developing the next generation of academic anesthesiologists.

Limi Sharif, MD, an intern within the Department of Anesthesiology, spoke during the event on behalf of the nominators.

“I have been floored by the amount of impact he has in the Department of Anesthesiology and across disciplines as well,” she said. “He has really focused on creating communities, communities where people felt like they were valued and their voice was heard — even the most junior members of the team. Everyone feels like they have something significant to contribute to the conversation.”