Patrick McQuillan

Patrick McQuillan, MD, is a Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, with a dual appointment as Professor in the Department of Pediatrics. His research focuses on the neurotoxic effects of general anesthetic agents on neural cells and clinical innovations in anesthesia and ophthalmology.

• Primary Role: Professor in Anesthesiology and Pediatrics
• Key Research Areas: Neurotoxicity, General Anesthesia, Brain Development, and Clinical Techniques

McQuillan’s recent publications (2024–2022) emphasize neurotoxicity mechanisms in the central nervous system, targeting microglia, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes. His work also includes advancements in surgical positioning under anesthesia and classifications of blood substitutes.

His research aligns with medical neuroscience and clinical anesthesiology, with implications for pediatric and elderly patient care. McQuillan has authored 55 publications, including 41 articles, 7 reviews, and 2 chapters, achieving an h-index of 17.

• Awards:
  • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)