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Robert McCarthy is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Rush University Medical College, affiliated with Rush University. His research focuses on pain management, chronic pain mechanisms, and obstetric anesthesiology. He has contributed significantly to understanding neuropathic pain, spinal hematoma risks, and labor analgesia. Key areas include optimizing postoperative pain outcomes, developing predictive biomarkers for chronic pain, and improving patient safety in anticoagulant use during nerve blocks. His studies often involve clinical trials and multi-institutional collaborations, emphasizing translational research between animal models and human applications. Notable work includes evaluating AMPK activators for pain modulation and investigating opioid consumption trajectories post-surgery. Despite his prolific output, no specific awards or student advisement details are listed here, though his involvement in numerous trials underscores his leadership in clinical research.