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William L. Lanier, Jr., M.D.

  1. Anesthesiologist

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  • Neuroanesthesiology
  1. 1984
    Chief Resident AssociateDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  2. 1984
    Fellow - Neurosurgical AnesthesiologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1983
    Resident - AnesthesiologyBowman Gray School of Medicine
  4. 1980
    MDMedical College of Georgia
  5. 1976
    BS - MicrobiologyUniversity of Georgia

Certifications

  1. 1984
    AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of Anesthesiology

Awards and honors

  1. 2006
    Marquis Who's Who in America, 60th EditionMarquis Who's Who
  2. 2006
    Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 8th EditionMarquis Who's Who
  3. 2006
    Marquis Who's Who in the World, 23rd EditionMarquis Who's Who
  4. 2006
    Marquis Who's Who in Finance and Business, 35th EditionMarquis Who's Who
  5. 2006
    Marquis Who's Who in American Education, 7th editionMarquis Who's Who
  6. 2005
    Marquis Who's Who in America, 59th EditionMarquis Who's Who
  7. 2005
    Marquis Who's Who in the World, 22nd EditionMarquis Who's Who
  8. 2004
    Marquis Who's Who in American Education, 6th EditionMarquis Who's Who
  9. 2004
    Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare 5th additionMarquis Who's Who
  10. 2004
    Mayo Clinic Rochester Distinguished Career AwardMayo Clinic
  11. 2004
    Marquis Who's Who in America, 58th EditionMarquis Who's Who
  12. 2004
    Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 7th EditionMarquis Who's Who
  13. 2004
    Marquis Who's Who in Finance and Business, 34th EditionMarquis Who's Who
  14. 2004
    Marquis Who's Who in the World, 21th EditionMarquis Who's Who
  15. 2003
    Marquis Who's Who in America, 57th EditionMarquis Who's Who
  16. 2003
    Marquis Who's Who in the World, 20th EditionMarquis Who's Who
  17. 2002
    Marquis Who's Who in the World, 19th EditionMarquis Who's Who
  18. 2002
    Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 6th EditionMarquis Who's Who
  19. 2002
    Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, 4th EditionMarquis Who's Who
  20. 2002
    Marquis Who's Who in Finance and Industry, 33rd EditionMarquis Who's Who
  21. 2002
    Marquis Who's Who in America, 56th EditionMarquis Who's Who
  22. 2001
    Marquis Who's Who in the World, 18th EditionMarquis Who's Who
  23. 2001
    Who's Who in Diabetes Treatment, Education, and ResearchAmerican Diabetes Association
  24. 2000
    Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, 3rd EditionMarquis Who's Who
  25. 2000
    Marquis Who's Who in Finance and Industry, 32nd EditionMarquis Who's Who
  26. 2000
    Marshall LecturerUniversity of Toronto
  27. 1999
    Who's Who in Diabetes Treatment, Education, and ResearchAmerican Diabetes Association
  28. 1997
    International Leaders in Achievement, 4th EditionAwarding Organization
  29. 1996
    Mayo Individual Award for ExcellenceMayo Clinic
  30. 1996
    Who's Who Among Outstanding Executives and ProfessionalsAwarding Organization
  31. 1996
    Best 2000 Doctors in AmericaAwarding Organization
  32. 1993
    Aitken Memorial LecturerUniversity of Western Ontario
  33. 1992
    Best Doctors in AmericaAwarding Organization
  34. 1988
    Sigma Xi, University of Illinois at Chicago
  35. 1985
    Elected FellowAmerican College of Anesthesiologists
  36. 1981
    Recipient of the Honorary Internist AwardDepartment of Medicine, Bowman Gray School of Medicine
  37. 1976
    Magna Cum Laude, and with High Honors from the Program for Superior StudentsUniversity of Georgia
  38. 1976
    Academic Honor Society, University of Georgia ChapterPhi Beta Kappa Honor Society
  39. 1976
    Academic Honor Society, University of Georgia ChapterPhi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  40. 1975
    Vice-President, Program for Superior StudentsUniversity of Georgia
  41. 1975
    University of Georgia, Chapter PresidentAlpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
  42. 1975
    Honors Council Vice President, Program for Superior StudentsUniversity of Georgia
  43. 1975
    President, Georgia Alpha ChapterAlpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
  44. 1974
    Honors Council Treasurer, Program for Superior StudentsUniversity of Georgia
  45. 1974
    Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
  46. 1974
    University of Georgia, Chapter ReporterAlpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
  47. 1974
    Reporter, Georgia Alpha ChapterAlpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
  48. 1973
    Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
  49. 1972
    Admission to the Program for Superior Students (Early Admission)University of Georgia

Professional memberships

  1. 2020
    MemberNominating Committee, Society for Neurosurgical Anesthesia and Critical Care
  2. 2018
    External ReviewerHospital for Special Surgery
  3. 2017
    MemberCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  4. 2015 - 2019
    Adjunct MemberAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists, Committee on Publications and Digital Oversight
  5. 2015 - 2016
    Research Committee - MemberAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists
  6. 2012
    MemberNominating Committee, Society for Neurosurgical Anesthesia and Critical Care
  7. 2011 - 2014
    MemberAcademic Appointments and Promotions Committee, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Board of Governors
  8. 2009 - 2017
    MemberEducation Finance Committee, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  9. 2009 - 2017
    Board of Directors MemberMayo Clinic Scientific Press
  10. 2009 - 2017
    Book Committee MemberMayo Clinic Scientific Press
  11. 2006
    MemberIARS Mentorship Initiative, Participating Mentor, International Anesthesia Research Society
  12. 2006 - present
    MemberAdvisory Panel to Oversee the Formation of a New Journal on Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, American Medical Association
  13. 2005 - 2007
    MemberAd Hoc Committee on Public Outreach, American Society of Anesthesiologists
  14. 2005 - 2007
    MemberShort Course for New Journal Editors: Faculty, Council of Science Editors
  15. 2005 - 2006
    MemberSearch Committee to Identify a Neuroanesthesia Associate Editor for Anesthesia and Analgesia, International Anesthesia Research Society
  16. 2004 - 2009
    MemberAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists
  17. 2004 - 2009
    MemberCommittee on Communications, American Society of Anesthesiologists
  18. 2003
    ReviewerReview Committee Study Section, National Institutes of Health
  19. 2003 - present
    MemberContinuing Medical Education/Visiting Professor Program Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  20. 2002 - 2010
    Senior Associate ExaminerAmerican Board of Anesthesiology
  21. 2002
    DirectorDuke University Exchange, Anesthesiology/Faculty Exchange Initiative, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  22. 2001 - 2002
    DirectorWake Forest University Exchange, Anesthesiology/Faculty Exchange Initiative, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  23. 2001 - present
    MemberCouncil of Science Editors
  24. 2000 - 2002
    MemberSubcommittee on Clinical Neurosciences, American Society of Anesthesiologists
  25. 2000 - present
    Advisory Board MemberAnesthesia Clinical Research Unit, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  26. 2000 - present
    MemberAdvisory Board, Anesthesia Clinical Research Unit, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  27. 1999 - 2004
    MemberProfessional Section, American Diabetes Association
  28. 1999 - present
    MemberFaculty Recruitment Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  29. 1999 - present
    MemberIntraoperative Hypothermia for Aneurysm Surgery Trial 2 (IHAST2) Supplementary Research Committee, National Institutes of Health
  30. 1998 - 2001
    Co-ChairBi-annual Meeting Program and Clinical Study Committee, Minnesota Society of Anesthesiologists
  31. 1998 - 2001
    MemberScientific Advisory Board, Association of University Anesthesiologists
  32. 1998 - 2000
    MemberScientific Advisory Board, Perioperative Outcomes Group (POG), Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  33. 1998
    MemberTrip and Travel Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  34. 1998 - present
    ChairAcademic Appointments and Promotions Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  35. 1998 - present
    Grant Proposal Consultant ReviewerWhitaker Foundation
  36. 1997 - 1998
    ChairTask Force to Evaluate Head and Spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  37. 1997
    Grant Proposal Consultant ReviewerFoundation for Anesthesia Education and Research
  38. 1996 - 2002
    MemberContinuing Education Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  39. 1996 - 1998
    MemberMeeting Planning Subcommittee, Continuing Education Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  40. 1996 - present
    DirectorClinical Neuroanesthesia Research, Division of Neuroanesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  41. 1995 - 1996
    ChairTask Force to Evaluate Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)-Based Research at Mayo Clinic, Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board
  42. 1995 - present
    MemberAcademic Appointments and Promotions Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  43. 1994 - 2001
    Associate ExaminerAmerican Board of Anesthesiology
  44. 1994 - 1995
    President-PastSociety for Neurosurgical Anesthesia and Critical Care
  45. 1994
    ChairSpecial Task Force to Evaluate Veterinary Medicine Needs of Mayo Clinic, Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board
  46. 1994 - present
    DirectorNeuroanesthesia Research Laboratory, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  47. 1993 - 1994
    MemberFiscal Subcommittee, Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board
  48. 1993 - 1994
    PresidentSociety for Neurosurgical Anesthesia and Critical Care
  49. 1993 - 1994
    MemberSubcommittee on Clinical Neurosciences, American Society of Anesthesiologists
  50. 1993 - present
    RegistrantPeer Review Consultant File Data Bank, National Institutes of Health
  51. 1992 - 2000
    ReviewerInstitutionally Funded CR20 Research Awards, Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board
  52. 1992 - 1995
    DelegateHouse of Delegates, American Society of Anesthesiologists
  53. 1992 - 1994
    ChairInstitutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  54. 1992 - 1994
    MemberResearch Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  55. 1992 - 1993
    ChairVeterinary Medicine Faculty Search Committee, Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board
  56. 1992 - 1993
    President-ElectSociety for Neurosurgical Anesthesia and Critical Care
  57. 1992 - 1993
    MemberTask Force to Evaluate the Impact of the Federal Government's Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) on Mayo Research Laboratories, Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board
  58. 1992
    ChairSpecial Task Force to Evaluate Veterinary Medicine Needs of Mayo Clinic, Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board
  59. 1991 - 2002
    DirectorUniversity of Pennsylvania Exchange, Anesthesiology/Faculty Exchange Initiative, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  60. 1991 - 1999
    Question WriterABA/ASA In-Training Examination, American Board of Anesthesiology
  61. 1991 - 1998
    ChairContinuing Medical Education/Continued Demonstration of Qualifications Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  62. 1991 - 1998
    MemberContinuing Medical Education/Continued Demonstration of Qualifications Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  63. 1991 - 1994
    MemberExecutive Committee, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  64. 1991 - 1992
    Vice PresidentSociety for Neurosurgical Anesthesia and Critical Care
  65. 1991
    Vice ChairInstitutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  66. 1990 - 1999
    DirectorContinuing Medical Education, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  67. 1990 - 1995
    MemberExecutive Committee, Society for Neurosurgical Anesthesia and Critical Care
  68. 1990 - 1991
    MemberResearch Faculty Search Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  69. 1990 - 1991
    Secretary/TreasurerSociety for Neurosurgical Anesthesia and Critical Care
  70. 1990 - 1991
    EditorSociety of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology and Critical Care Newsletter, Society for Neurosurgical Anesthesia and Critical Care
  71. 1990 - 1991
    MemberSociety of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology and Critical Care Newsletter, Society for Neurosurgical Anesthesia and Critical Care
  72. 1990 - 1991
    Co-ChairAnimal Research, Research and Human Studies Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  73. 1990 - 1991
    MemberSubcommittee on Experimental Circulation, American Society of Anesthesiologists
  74. 1990 - 1991
    Alternate DelegateHouse of Delegates, American Society of Anesthesiologists
  75. 1990
    Vice ChairEquipment and Products Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  76. 1990
    MemberCommittee on Retirements, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  77. 1990
    Grant Proposal Consultant ReviewerNational Institutes of Health
  78. 1989
    DelegateAnnual Conference of the National Association for Biomedical Research, Washington, DC
  79. 1989 - 1994
    MemberNominating Committee, Society for Neurosurgical Anesthesia and Critical Care
  80. 1989 - 1991
    ChairAcademic Credential Task Force, Mayo School of Nurse Anesthesia, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences
  81. 1989 - 1990
    ChairEducation Committee, Society for Neurosurgical Anesthesia and Critical Care
  82. 1989
    ChairPeer Review Task Force, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  83. 1988 - 1994
    MemberInstitutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  84. 1988 - 1991
    MemberAdmissions Committee, Mayo School of Nurse Anesthesia, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences
  85. 1988 - 1991
    MemberMaster's Degree in Nurse Anesthesia Task Force, Mayo School of Nurse Anesthesia, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences
  86. 1988 - 1990
    MemberEquipment and Products Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  87. 1988 - 1989
    ChairEquipment and Products Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  88. 1988
    ChairMaster's Degree in Nurse Anesthesia Task Force, Mayo School of Nurse Anesthesia, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences
  89. 1988
    MemberSite Visit Team for Grant Evaluation, Veteran's Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  90. 1988 - present
    MemberResearch and Human Studies Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  91. 1987 - 1991
    MemberEducation Committee, Mayo School of Nurse Anesthesia, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences
  92. 1986 - 1995
    MemberEducation Committee, Society for Neurosurgical Anesthesia and Critical Care
  93. 1985 - 1990
    Neuroscience CoordinatorMayo School of Nurse Anesthesia, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  94.  
    MemberContinuing Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  95.  
    MemberFaculty Development Task Force, Mayo Clinic Committees
  96.  
    MemberMinnesota Society of Neurological Sciences

Publications

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Research activities

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