Adrian Gelb
Professor Emeritus
Anesthesia
School of Medicine

415-476-0121

I'm an experienced clinical-academic anesthesiologist with special expertise in anesthesia for neurosurgery. Research has included both laboratory and clinical with a focus on the interplay of neurosurgery, cerebral ischemia, and anesthetic pharmacology. Current focus is Global Health, specifically the perioperative echo system. Activities include Advocacy, Patient Safety, Metrics, Policy & Standards

Awards

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  • Full Honorary Membership, German Society of Anaesthesiology (DGAI), 2020
  • Honorary Member, Sao Paulo State Society Anesthesiology, 2019
  • Gold Medal for Contributions to Anesthesia, Canadian Anesthesiologists Society, 2018
  • Honorary Professor, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China, 2018
  • First Awardee of Honorary Fellowship, Chinese Academy of Anesthesiology, 2018
  • The Joseph Priestley Lectures, Penn State University, 2018
  • Honorary Member, Czech Society Anesthesia, Intensive Care, & Resuscitation, 2016
  • The Leffingwell Lecture, California Society Anesthesiologists, 2014
  • Inaugural William Young Lecture, EuroNeuro, 2014
  • The 2014 Ronald D Miller Award for Resident Mentorship, UCSF Department Anesthesia, 2014
  • Special Award for Fostering International Collaboration, International Chinese Academy of Anesthesiology, 2013
  • Visiting Honorary Professor, Capital Medical University Beijing China, 2013
  • TW Andersen/Haven M Perkins Visiting Professor, University of Florida, 2013
  • The Joseph C Gable Lectureship, University of Texas Houston, 2013
  • Distinguished Service Award, Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesia & Critical Care, 2010
  • Outstanding Contributions to the Development of Anesthesia in China, Chinese Society of Anesthesiology, 2009
  • Honorary Professor, Benares Hindu University India, 2008
  • Mentoring and Teaching Award, UCSF Academy of Medical Educators, 2007
  • The Dr. J. M. Chokashi Memorial Oration, Indian Society of Neuroanesthesia & Critical Care, 2006
  • Honarary Professor, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China, 2005
  • Teacher of the Year (First Year Residents), UCSF Department of Anesthesia, 2005
  • The Jobson Lecturer, University of Sydney, Australia, 2005
  • The Malathi Memorial Oration, Indian Society of Neuroanaesthesiology & Critical Care, 2004
  • The Luxton Lecturer, University of Melbourne, Australia, 2004
  • Distinguished Teacher Award, Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesia & Critical Care, 2003
  • Election to Fellowship, Royal College of Anaesthetists, UK, 2001
  • Research Recognition Award, Canadian Anesthesiologists Society Research, 2000
  • Dean’s Award of Excellence in Research & Teaching, University of Western Ontario Canada, 2000

Education & Training

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  • Pulmonary Research Mayo Clinic 06/1980
  • FRCPC Anesthesia University of Toronto 06/1979
  • M.D. School of Medicine University of Capetown 1972

Interests

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  • Perioperative Echo System
  • Sustainability
  • Patient Safety
  • Global Health
  • Advocacy
  • Perioperative Metrics

Websites

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Publications (259)

Top publication keywords:
PropofolNeurosurgical ProceduresCerebrovascular CirculationHyperventilationAnesthesiaAnesthesiologyAnesthesia, GeneralEvoked Potentials, MotorSurgical Procedures, OperativeHypnotics and SedativesCraniotomyMonitoring, IntraoperativeCarbon DioxidePerioperative CareAnesthesiologists

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