What is anesthesiology research? What research matters?

I am considering a research position doing bench work at my school for the summer. The project concerns the mechanism of opioids in resolving sickle cell pain crises using mice as a model organism. Is this research anesthesiology related? More generally, does research have to apply to the field one is aiming for to be impressive to PDs? Also, as I'm doing "bench work", does that mean I won't be involved in the final publication? If it isn't anesthesiology related, what are some good places... Read more
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