Natalia S Ivascu is a Professor of Medical Ethics and Clinical Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University. She holds dual appointments in the Department of Medicine and Department of Anesthesiology. Her research focuses on cardiac anesthesiology, critical care, and translational medicine, with a strong emphasis on ethical dilemmas in medical practice and the application of artificial intelligence in clinical decision-making. Dr. Ivascu earned her M.D. from Wayne State University School of Medicine (2001) and a B.S. from the University of Michigan (1997). Her work spans clinical practice, ethics, and innovation, including studies on perioperative outcomes, blood transfusion strategies, and gender disparities in healthcare. Her research interests include optimizing surgical and ICU care through technology integration, improving patient safety via interdisciplinary huddles, and addressing systemic inequities in cardiac care. Notable recent work includes trials on pathogen-reduced cryoprecipitate, AI applications in anesthesiology, and gender-based disparities in cardiogenic shock management. No scientific awards are explicitly listed. Her advisory roles and grants are not detailed in the provided text, though her prolific publication record reflects sustained academic engagement. She contributes to the Cardiac Anesthesia and Critical Care teams at Weill Cornell, focusing on translational research bridging clinical practice and ethical frameworks.







