Cristobal Barrios Jr.

Cristobal Barrios Jr. holds the following positions at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine:

• Professor, Department of Surgery
• Assistant Dean of Admissions
• Director, Critical Care Core Lecture Series

His research portfolio centers on high-impact clinical intersections:

• Trauma-induced coagulation disorders (including heparin-induced thrombocytopenia)
• Bacterial infection complications in surgical/trauma patients
• Critical care medicine protocols
• Surgical education curriculum development

Administratively, Dr. Barrios shapes medical education through admissions leadership and the Critical Care Core Lecture Series, which trains students in advanced trauma response and hemostasis management. His work demonstrates consistent focus on improving outcomes for critically injured patients through translational research bridging hematology and infectious disease.