Alberto Zangrillo

Alberto Zangrillo is a Full Professor of Anesthesia and Resuscitation at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and Director of multiple anesthesia/resuscitation units at IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital (Milan) and San Raffaele Turro. He serves as Vice-Rector for Clinical Activities and Clinical Areas Management Representative at IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital.

• MD and specialization in Anesthesia from the University of Milan
• Trained at Queen Charlotte Hospital (London), Santa Creu I Sant Pau (Barcelona), Monaco Cardiothoracic Centre, Berlin Hetzer Deutsches Herzzentrum, and IRCCS San Raffaele Milan

With over 683 publications (26,900+ citations, h-index 74) in journals like NEJM, JAMA, and Circulation, his research focuses on advanced mechanical supports for vital functions (cardiovascular/respiratory) and reducing perioperative mortality/organ damage. Key subfields include ECMO, hemodilution, sepsis, and intraoperative monitoring.

Scientific accolades include:

• Knight of Merit of the Italian Republic (2004)
• Commander of the Italian Republic (2010)
• Visiting Professor at Universidad CES (2016-2017)

He has led 48 randomized protocols at San Raffaele Ethics Committee and held leadership roles in Italian national health commissions, Lombardy healthcare development, and journal editorships (Heart, Lung and Vessels; HSR Proceedings).