
SteigerKI Award Launches in Saarland
Dr. Thomas Hemmerling and McGill Team Inspire Next Generation of AI Innovators
On April 10, 2025, Dr. Thomas Hemmerling, Professor of Anesthesiology at McGill University and native of Saarbrücken, Germany, inaugurated the SteigerKI Award in his home province of Saarland, initiating a new chapter in Franco-German educational collaboration. Dr. Hemmerling, whose ITAG laboratory (www.itaglab.com) at McGill is internationally recognized for research in robotics and AI, established the SteigerKI Award to give back to the region where he benefited from an excellent school system.

Dr. Mohamed Badawy
Appointed as the new Chief Anesthesiologist at the MUHC
Dr. Badawy brings a wealth of experience to this role. He is currently an Associate Professor of Medicine and program co-director of the neuro-critical care fellowship.
