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Alex S. Evers

Alex S. Evers MD

Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, United States of America

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Alex S. Evers, MD is a Professor and chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at the Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Evers is a practicing anesthesiologist recognized by Best Doctors, Inc. as one of the best doctors in America. As a researcher, Dr. Evers is interested in clarifying the molecular mechanisms through which anesthetics depress nervous system function. He is interested particularly in identifying the target molecules with which anesthetics interact and characterizing these interactions. To support this research, Dr. Evers and colleagues have developed a photo-labeling technique, which allows them to identify the specific parts of proteins that interact with anesthetic drugs. The ultimate goal of this research is to classify the binding sites responsible for the production of anesthesia.

Dr. Evers is an active member of the International Anesthesia Research Society’s (IARS) Board of Trustees and has been instrumental in the conceptual development of SmartTots since its formation in 2008. Dr. Evers exudes the scientific caliber and dedication to patient safety necessary to co-chair the SmartTots Scientific Advisory Board.

Evers earned his bachelor’s degree from Yale University in 1974 and his medical degree from New York University in 1978, then completed postgraduate medical training at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was a research fellow at Washington University before joining the faculty in 1983.
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