Associate Professor R. D. Sommerfreund serves in the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at Western University. His research focuses on perioperative medicine and the management of high-risk surgical patients. He investigates the impact of anesthetic agents on respiratory function and the prevention of postoperative complications within acute care settings. His mission is to improve patient safety and comfort through evidence-based anesthetic management and clinical innovation. Dr. Sommerfreund provides extensive clinical supervision for anesthesia residents and fellows. He is dedicated to optimizing patient outcomes through the development of personalized perioperative care protocols.