Clinical Faculty

Allan B. Shang, MD

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Department:
Anesthesiology

Division:
Anesthesiology

Mailing Address:
DUMC 3094 Durham, NC 27710

Office Telephone:
919-684-9804

Fax:
919-681-7425

Training:
MD, University of Vermont College of Medicine, 1993

Fellowship:
Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida, 1985-1988
Research, Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics, Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University, 2001-present

Residency:
Anesthesiology, MCGHealth Medical Center (Georgia), 1997

Clinical Interests:
Airway management, out-of-OR anesthesia, biomaterials and implant technology, development of novel biosensors using photonic techniques, non-invasive blood analysis

Research Interests:
My current research interests include the investigation into current and experimental biosensors, including the use of lasers and photonic techniques to create the next generation of miniaturized biosensors and analytical devices. I am interested in biomedical devices of all types, including the standardization and refinement of pulse oximeters, and the in-vivo measurement of a multitude of different substances in the peripheral circulation using novel applications of nanotechnology. Bioterrorism and countermeasures are a general interest of mine, along with biomaterials and their applications in my other research interests. Lastly, I am interested in the development and commercialization process for biomedical products, and hope to facilitate the flow of ideas between the academic and commercial worlds.

Publications:
Shang AB, Weininger S, Kosikowski R, Bachelder P, Goldman J. "The Effects of Position with Respect to the Heart on Pulse Oximetry Measurements", Abstract and Poster presented at the Society for Technology in Anesthesia. Jan 2006.

Shang AB, Weininger S, Kosikowski R, Bachelder P, Goldman J. "Signal Measurement Linearity as a Function of LED Emitter Intensity in Pulse Oximetry", Abstract and Poster presented at the Society for Technology in Anesthesia. Jan 2006.

Weininger S, Shang AB, Kopotic RJ, Pennello GA, Goldman JM. "Using the Infrared(IR)Plethysmogram to Assess the Effects of Motion on the Performance of Pulse Oximeters." Abstract and Poster presented at the World Congress of Anesthesiologists, April 2004.

Shang AB, Gan TJ. Optimising postoperative pain management in the ambulatory patient. Drugs. 2003;63(9):855-67.

Shang, AB, "An Investigational Study to Assess the Performance of Pulse Oximeters under the Presence of Motion Artifact". [Abstract] Anesth. Analg. Vol 94. No.1S pp. S107, Jan 2002.

Setty H, Shang AB, Sullivan M, Brady D. "A New Non-Invasive Method for Detecting Blood Alcohol Levels." Abstract and poster presented at the 2nd Annual Meeting of the Fitzpatrick Center. May 2002.

Shang AB. EENT Surgery. In: Robertson KM, Lubarsky DA,Editors. Anesthesiology Pearls of Wisdom. Lincoln NE, Boston Med. Pub. Co. : 2001. p. 113-120.

Shang AB, Anthrax Education (column). The Chronicle 2001; Vol. 97, No. 53: p. 18.

Shang AB, King SA. Parkinson's disease, depression, and chronic pain. Hosp Community Psychiatry. 1991 Nov;42(11):1162-3.