Alexander A. Vitin, MD, Ph.D has completed his Ph.D on Extracorporeal detoxication for ESLD patients in 1986. Over 32 years of experience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care medicine, 13 years in perioperative care for liver transplantation. Author of 28 peer-reviewed publications, 8 book chapters, 5 books (as author, co-author, editor) and more than 25 other publications. Member of 6 US-based and international professional and educational Societies and Committees. Invited speaker on 2 USA- and 6 International meetings in 5 countries. Currently Associate Professor, and UNOS-appointed Director of Transplant Anesthesia at University of Washington MC