Larry Chu

Dr. Larry Chu stands as a transformative figure in modern medicine, serving as Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford University. As the visionary founder and Executive Director of Stanford Medicine X, he has created the world's premier program for emerging healthcare technology and patient-centered innovation. His academic contributions span founding the Stanford Anesthesia Informatics and Media (AIM) Lab, developing the START online educational program, and creating the Learnly ecosystem for post-graduate anesthesiology education. Dr. Chu's research portfolio encompasses NIH-funded clinical studies on opioid pharmacology and innovative applications of artificial intelligence in anesthesiology, with particular focus on patient-centered care through the Everyone Included framework. His scholarly impact is evident through his authorship of eight books, 85 peer-reviewed articles, and his role as founding co-editor-in-chief of the "Manual of Clinical Anesthesiology." Beyond his research, Dr. Chu has garnered significant recognition, including NIH Career Development and Independent Scientist Awards, while maintaining influential positions such as serving on the editorial advisory board of The BMJ. Through Medicine X, he has pioneered a revolutionary approach to healthcare innovation, reaching over 27.5 million people globally and training numerous ePatient Scholars, ultimately transforming how healthcare is advanced and delivered through collaborative, patient-centered solutions.