Who we are

The National Institute of Academic Anaesthesia (NIAA) was established in March 2008 by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, the Association of Anaesthetists, and the journals Anaesthesia and the British Journal of Anaesthesia. In addition to the four founding partners the NIAA encompasses a number of anaesthetic specialist societies as funding partners.

Our Vision:

To improve the health of patients and the public through research and innovation.

Our Mission:

To promote, support and coordinate world class health research and innovation in anaesthesia, perioperative care and pain management in the UK.

VALUES STATEMENT

The National Institute of Academic Anaesthesia is an equitable, effective, efficient and engaging organisation; promoting and supporting equity, diversity and inclusivity with all its activity.

AIMS

• To strategically invest efficiently and effectively through the activities of our funding partners and facilitate funding for national and global health priority areas as defined by patients, public, policy makers and the specialty.

• To support and promote career development for students, early-career researchers and developing research leaders.

• To champion and advocate for the importance of research in improving the health of patients and the public; including all forms of innovation and research across the translational pathway.

• To foster and develop partnerships, collaboration and engagement within our healthcare environment. 

• To ensure that we operate in an ethical, environmentally sustainable, efficient and cost-effective manner.