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Craig McClain, M.D., is a Professor at Harvard Medical School and a pediatric anesthesiologist at Children’s Hospital Boston. He leads the world’s first intraoperative MRI (iMRI) suite in a pediatric hospital, overseeing over 120 neurosurgical procedures in this innovative environment. His research focuses on neuroanesthesia advancements, global surgical systems sustainability, and the intersection of climate change with healthcare delivery. Dr. McClain’s work spans policy development through roles on national MRI safety committees and the ASA Task Force on MRI Anesthesia, as well as global health initiatives in Rwanda, India, and Pakistan.
His research interests include pediatric neurovascular conditions (e.g., moyamoya disease), perioperative decision-making in iMRI environments, and ethical dimensions of global health interventions. He has pioneered studies on reducing nitrous oxide emissions in operating rooms and integrating climate resilience into national surgical plans. Dr. McClain also advocates for surgical workforce equity and has developed curricula to train anesthesiologists in low-resource settings.
- Key Roles: Director of MRI Anesthesia Program, Harvard Medical School Tutor, ASA Task Force Member
- Global Health Projects: Rwanda anesthesia training programs, India task-sharing anesthesia trials
- Climate Initiatives: Co-authored guidelines on sustainable surgical systems and green anesthesia practices
His awards include the Harvard Medical School Excellence in Tutoring Award for his contributions to medical student education. Dr. McClain’s work bridges cutting-edge clinical innovation with global health equity, emphasizing both technological advancement and planetary health imperatives.
