Dr. Magdalena Anitescu

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Written By Joseph Gaspero
 
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Chief, Division of Pain Management at University of Chicago

“There are challenges every day, every minute; no matter how experienced you are and how much knowledge you have. Every patient is truly different, you may never be sure how a patient may react to your block or your medical management. You need to be on the edge all the time.”

Read Dr. Magdalena’s full profile below

What do you do every day?
I go to work at around 6:30am. Between 7am-8am I lecture residents/fellows. I see patients from 8am - 4pm. I complete any paperwork and then go home to see my children, eat dinner and get kids to bed. I end my day by reading papers, answering e-mails and preparing materials before I go to sleep.

Why do you love it?
It is exciting and diverse. There is never a dull moment in the day and the day flies while having fun.

What were your moments of fear and challenges in your career?
There are challenges every day, every minute; no matter how experienced you are and how much knowledge you have. Every patient is truly different, you may never be sure how a patient may react to your block or your medical management. You need to be on the edge all the time.

What are some of the latest innovations in science that you are most excited about?
Gene therapy application in pain management is something that is in infancy but may prove very useful in the near future.

Where did you grow up?
Bucharest, Romania

Who was your favorite teacher and why?
My biochemistry teacher in high school; strict, methodic, challenging and sometimes nice.

What is your unique talent?
Speed and effectiveness!

Is there a current book or book you love?
Detective historical mysteries

What is your favorite website or fun activity?
British turn of the century miniseries

Who inspires you?
Thoughts of everyday life, nice scenes, nice weather, and the sun.

 

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Joseph Gaspero

Joseph Gaspero is the CEO and Co-Founder of CHI. He is a healthcare executive, strategist, and researcher. He co-founded CHI in 2009 to be an independent, objective, and interdisciplinary research and education institute for healthcare. Joseph leads CHI’s research and education initiatives focusing on including patient-driven healthcare, patient engagement, clinical trials, drug pricing, and other pressing healthcare issues. He sets and executes CHI’s strategy, devises marketing tactics, leads fundraising efforts, and manages CHI’s Management team. Joseph is passionate and committed to making healthcare and our world a better place. His leadership stems from a wide array of experiences, including founding and operating several non-profit and for-profit organizations, serving in the U.S. Air Force in support of 2 foreign wars, and deriving expertise from time spent in industries such as healthcare, financial services, and marketing. Joseph’s skills include strategy, management, entrepreneurship, healthcare, clinical trials, diversity & inclusion, life sciences, research, marketing, and finance. He has lived in six countries, traveled to over 30 more, and speaks 3 languages, all which help him view business strategy through the prism of a global, interconnected 21st century. Joseph has a B.S. in Finance from the University of Illinois at Chicago. When he’s not immersed in his work at CHI, he spends his time snowboarding backcountry, skydiving, mountain biking, volunteering, engaging in MMA, and rock climbing.

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