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Michael Gropper, MD, PhD
Professor and Chair
The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care at UCSF was established in 1958 by Stuart Cullen MD. Since then, it has risen to become one of the preeminent Departments in the world. We are enormously proud of our tradition of outstanding patient care, research, and education. UCSF has a storied history of innovation in anesthesia, critical care, and pain medicine. Read Message from Chair
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Anesthesia News

UCSF researcher measures particles of Luciferin, a common chemical used in cancer research imaging that lights up a tumor and its genes
How Alex Pérez Injects Precision Into Science and Medicine
The world became aware of CRISPR about the time Alex Pérez, MD, PhD, began his graduate program in computer science and bioinformatics at...
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CA1 Residents Grace Kibuule, MD, and Jamal Nowlin, MD, Participate in CSA Advocacy Workshop
In an increasingly complex healthcare landscape, physicians and other health care providers can help to affect policies in support of...
Department members at a hike on the Lands End/Sutro Trail
Empowering a Positive Work Culture
Stronger together, we’re excited to announce some of our recent initiatives in support of creating a positive work culture with our amazing...
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Newsletter Archive
Explore nearly a decade of newsletters that showcase the Department's rich clinical and scholarly activity and our commitment to diversity and excellence

Upcoming Events

Wed01Jun
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
12:00am to 11:59pm
Mon27Jun
Visiting Scholars in Pediatric Anesthesia Program (ViSiPAP)
3:30pm to 4:30pm
Mission Bay, C2901
Tue28Jun
Anesthesia Visiting Scholar Lecture
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Wed06Jul
Anesthesia and Perioperative Care Grand Rounds
7:00am to 8:00am
Mon11Jul
Visiting Scholars in Pediatric Anesthesia Program (ViSiPAP)
3:30pm to 4:30pm
Mission Bay, C2901
Wed13Jul
Anesthesia and Perioperative Care Grand Rounds
7:00am to 8:00am
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