Skip to main content

The UC Irvine Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care Department conducts a wide range of research to develop the field of anesthesiology further and improve patient safety.

We strive to achieve national recognition for our contributions to basic science, translational research and clinical studies. Research plays a pivotal role in advancing the field of anesthesiology, particularly in improving the delivery of anesthesia and ensuring patient safety. We receive support for our research projects from various sources, including internal funding, government grants and industry sponsors.

We actively support and encourage research at all levels while focusing on faculty career development in academic anesthesiology. Our investigators collaborate with institutions and departments nationally and globally to contribute new ideas and discoveries. Residents and fellows actively participate in innovative research, presenting at major conferences. Additionally, medical students have an opportunity to experience research and receive mentorship from our faculty investigators.

Healthcare professional in surgical attire monitoring vital signs on medical screens.
Clinical Research

Our clinical research encompasses a wide range of areas in anesthesiology, perioperative medicine and pain medicine.

Explore clinical research areas
Researcher in an Anesthesiology Department lab
Basic Science & Translational Research

UC Irvine Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care basic science and translational researchers have multiple laboratories committed to research excellence.

Explore basic science and translational research labs
Center on Stress & Health stock photo of children and teens standing together looking down at the camera
UC Irvine Center for Stress & Health

The UC Irvine Center on Stress & Health (UCI CSH) is a research center comprised of multidisciplinary collaborations. Its primary objective is to assist children and families in managing pain, anxiety, and stress related to the medical environment and disease burden.

Learn more about UCI CSH

The research conducted by our department's faculty, researchers and trainees is frequently published in prestigious and widely recognized journals.

VIEW A LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

 

Student Research Program

The UC Irvine Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care Student Research Program provides faculty-mentored research opportunities to undergraduate students.

A student conducting research as part of the Anesthesiology Department Student Research Program