Marcelo Lannes

Dr. Marcelo Lannes serves as Assistant Professor in the Departments of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at McGill University and Site Director for the Department of Anesthesia at the Montreal Neurological Hospital (The Neuro). Affiliated with The Neuro since 2004 (excluding 2016-2022 when he worked at St-Mary's Hospital as Chief of Anesthesia from 2018-2022), he also held leadership roles including past vice-chairman of the Council of Physicians, Pharmacists and Dentists at the McGill University Health Centre and current Chair of The Neuro's Medical Evaluation Committee.

His educational credentials include:

• Undergraduate medical studies in Brazil
• Anesthesiology residency at McGill University
• Critical care specialization at McGill University
• Master of Arts in Philosophy from Université du Québec
• Master of Epidemiology from University of London (external program)

Board-certified in ACLS and ATLS instruction, Dr. Lannes specializes in neurocritical care with research emphases on cerebral vasospasm treatment, non-invasive cerebral monitoring, and ICU ultrasound applications. His pioneering work in sustainable healthcare practices addresses environmental impacts of medical procedures, bridging clinical anesthesiology with ecological responsibility. His interdisciplinary approach integrates neuroscience, epidemiology, and philosophical ethics into patient care protocols.

As an educator, he actively trains medical students and residents in anesthesia and critical care while developing hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives. His administrative leadership has shaped medical evaluation standards and operational policies across McGill's healthcare network, particularly through his roles in physician governance and hospital accreditation processes.