Assistant Professor Rodrigo Araujo Monteiro Da Silva serves in the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at Western University. His research focuses on cardiothoracic anaesthesia and perioperative echocardiography, specifically investigating hemodynamic monitoring during cardiac surgery. He utilizes transesophageal echocardiography to guide intraoperative decision-making and improve surgical safety. His mission is to enhance the care of high-acuity cardiac patients through advanced imaging and precise anesthetic management. He provides clinical supervision for residents and fellows in the operating room. He holds a Doctor of Medicine and completed specialized fellowship training in adult cardiothoracic anaesthesia.