Overview This project investigates regional anesthesia and multimodal analgesic strategies for patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures. We aim to improve perioperative pain control and patient comfort, reduce opioid requirements, and support recovery. Our work explores regional techniques, including scalp blocks, alongside non-opioid and emerging analgesic approaches. We examine their application in awake neurosurgery and procedures performed under general anesthesia, with particular attention to respiratory safety, reliable neurological assessment, and integration into routine clinical care. This project is conducted in close collaboration with the UCSF Department of Neurological Surgery. Affiliated Lab Clinical Outcomes Research & Translational Excellence in Neuroanesthesia (CORTEX) Research Themes Neurosciences and Pain Principal investigator UCSF Solmaz Manuel, MD Associate Clinical Professor Claas Siegmueller, MD, PhD, MBA Clinical Professor Igor Abramovich, MD, PhD Visiting Asst Clin Professor Seeking collaborators We welcome anesthesiologists, pain specialists, neurosurgeons, and clinical researchers interested in regional anesthesia, multimodal analgesia, and perioperative pain management. Please contact Dr. Manuel. Email Us
Clinical Outcomes Research & Translational Excellence in Neuroanesthesia (CORTEX) Turning Clinical Data into Better Everyday Care
Clinical Outcomes Research & Translational Excellence in Neuroanesthesia (CORTEX) Linking Big Data to Excellent Neuroanesthesia Care
