Mark Ansermino

Mark Ansermino is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine and serves as the Executive Medical Director for Global Health at BC Children's Hospital. He leads an interdisciplinary research team with Professor Guy Dumont, focusing on developing and evaluating novel technical solutions (devices and applications) to improve women and children's health outcomes globally. His work integrates clinical data, automation, and smart physical sensors to provide accessible decision-making support in diverse healthcare settings.

• Key Research Areas: Anesthesia, Child Health, Clinical Trials, Critical Care, Global Health, Medical Informatics, Pain Prediction, Public Health, Sepsis.

Notable Scientific Awards:

• Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar
• Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research (2011)
• Research and Recognition Award, Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society (2018)

Recent Publication Trends: His 15 most recent works (2019–2025) emphasize predictive modeling for pediatric sepsis, validation of digital triage tools (Smart Triage), respiratory rate measurement innovations, maternal-child health in low-resource settings, and biomedical engineering applications for global health. Key sub-themes include machine learning for clinical decision support, device validation in Africa, post-discharge mortality prediction, and health systems strengthening in Uganda and Kenya.