Eric Gross MD, PhD
@ericgross.bsky.social
Associate Professor @Stanford. NIH funded lab studying aldehydes to understand pain, cardiovascular disease, and the health implications of alcohol flushing. Anesthesiologist. Scientist. Father. Husband. Marquette. MCW. ericgrosslab.stanford.edu
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❤️🇲🇻 Maldives enact tobacco-free generation law. 🇲🇻 ❤️
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❤️🇲🇻 Maldives enact tobacco-free generation law. 🇲🇻 ❤️
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Maldives bans smoking for younger generations
Anyone born on or after 1 January 2007 will be banned from using, buying or selling tobacco products in the archipelago.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
#TobRegSky #PedSky #MedSky #EpiSky #addictionsci #policysky #polisky #neuroskyence #neurosci #PainResearch #addictionsci 🛟 💊
❤️🇲🇻 Maldives enact tobacco-free generation law. 🇲🇻 ❤️
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❤️🇲🇻 Maldives enact tobacco-free generation law. 🇲🇻 ❤️
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Tomorrow is the last day to donate for the FAER academic giving competition! If you have not donated already, please donate to FAER to support the next generation of academic researchers in Anesthesiology.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Tomorrow is the last day to donate for the FAER academic giving competition! If you have not donated already, please donate to FAER to support the next generation of academic researchers in Anesthesiology.
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We’d like to welcome Nay Tha who will be working with us as part of the California TRDRP Smoke Vape Scholars Initiative. Welcome Nay!!!! We look forward to working with you.
October 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We’d like to welcome Nay Tha who will be working with us as part of the California TRDRP Smoke Vape Scholars Initiative. Welcome Nay!!!! We look forward to working with you.
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Looking forward to the research retreat!
September 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Looking forward to the research retreat!
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Congratulations to Harrison on starting his residency at Saint Peter’s University Hospital! Wishing you all the best on this exciting new chapter.
September 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Congratulations to Harrison on starting his residency at Saint Peter’s University Hospital! Wishing you all the best on this exciting new chapter.
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Congrats to Dr. Didi Goodnough for being awarded her first NIH grant!!!!! Didi’s R03 will look at whether a therapeutic to reduce oxidative stress can improve cognitive recovery. #NIA #Alzheimers
September 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Congrats to Dr. Didi Goodnough for being awarded her first NIH grant!!!!! Didi’s R03 will look at whether a therapeutic to reduce oxidative stress can improve cognitive recovery. #NIA #Alzheimers
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Earning either an MD or a PhD is an impressive accomplishment on its own, but what about those who tackled both? Today, we’re thrilled to spotlight Stanford anesthesiologist Dr. Goodnough and hear her story about the path in the clinical and research fields.
September 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Earning either an MD or a PhD is an impressive accomplishment on its own, but what about those who tackled both? Today, we’re thrilled to spotlight Stanford anesthesiologist Dr. Goodnough and hear her story about the path in the clinical and research fields.
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We explored the role of TRPV1 in remote cardioprotection.
When you inhibit TRPV1, you lose endogenous protection that occurs from injury such as an abdominal incision.
Link: bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/
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When you inhibit TRPV1, you lose endogenous protection that occurs from injury such as an abdominal incision.
Link: bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/
@ericgross.bsky.social
July 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We explored the role of TRPV1 in remote cardioprotection.
When you inhibit TRPV1, you lose endogenous protection that occurs from injury such as an abdominal incision.
Link: bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/
@ericgross.bsky.social
When you inhibit TRPV1, you lose endogenous protection that occurs from injury such as an abdominal incision.
Link: bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/
@ericgross.bsky.social
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July 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Ever wonder what receptor is responsible for the hot sensation after you eat a hot pepper? It’s a nociceptor called TRPV1
This week, we’re spicing things up and talking about Gross Lab research about TRPV1.
This week, we’re spicing things up and talking about Gross Lab research about TRPV1.
July 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Ever wonder what receptor is responsible for the hot sensation after you eat a hot pepper? It’s a nociceptor called TRPV1
This week, we’re spicing things up and talking about Gross Lab research about TRPV1.
This week, we’re spicing things up and talking about Gross Lab research about TRPV1.
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We are a translational lab studying anesthetic pharmacology, pain, and organ injury. Our research is published in Science Translational Medicine, Pain, BJA, JCI, Redox Biology, and Physiological Reviews.
Follow us for updates on our discoveries! #StanfordMedicine
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Follow us for updates on our discoveries! #StanfordMedicine
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July 8, 2025 at 3:39 AM
We are a translational lab studying anesthetic pharmacology, pain, and organ injury. Our research is published in Science Translational Medicine, Pain, BJA, JCI, Redox Biology, and Physiological Reviews.
Follow us for updates on our discoveries! #StanfordMedicine
@ericgross.bsky.social
Follow us for updates on our discoveries! #StanfordMedicine
@ericgross.bsky.social
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July 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Alcohol intolerance, also called ALDH2 deficiency, is a genetic condition that makes it hard for some people to break down a chemical from alcohol called acetaldehyde.
⚠️Build up of acetaldehyde could lead to long-term health risks!!!
#ALDH2#AlcoholIntolerance
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⚠️Build up of acetaldehyde could lead to long-term health risks!!!
#ALDH2#AlcoholIntolerance
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July 1, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Alcohol intolerance, also called ALDH2 deficiency, is a genetic condition that makes it hard for some people to break down a chemical from alcohol called acetaldehyde.
⚠️Build up of acetaldehyde could lead to long-term health risks!!!
#ALDH2#AlcoholIntolerance
@ericgross.bsky.social
⚠️Build up of acetaldehyde could lead to long-term health risks!!!
#ALDH2#AlcoholIntolerance
@ericgross.bsky.social
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In ancient China, surgeon Hua Tuo (c. 140–208 AD) used “mafeisan”—herbal extracts + alcohol—to induce unconsciousness for major surgeries. Early anesthesia innovation! 🥼🌿
#AnesthesiaHistory @grosslab.bsky.social
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#AnesthesiaHistory @grosslab.bsky.social
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June 27, 2025 at 10:48 PM
In ancient China, surgeon Hua Tuo (c. 140–208 AD) used “mafeisan”—herbal extracts + alcohol—to induce unconsciousness for major surgeries. Early anesthesia innovation! 🥼🌿
#AnesthesiaHistory @grosslab.bsky.social
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#AnesthesiaHistory @grosslab.bsky.social
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When you drink alcohol, it boosts GABA (a calming brain chemical) and blocks glutamate (which stimulates brain activity). This combination of more calming signals and fewer stimulating signals is why alcohol can temporarily reduce pain.
#Anesthesia
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#Anesthesia
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June 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
When you drink alcohol, it boosts GABA (a calming brain chemical) and blocks glutamate (which stimulates brain activity). This combination of more calming signals and fewer stimulating signals is why alcohol can temporarily reduce pain.
#Anesthesia
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#Anesthesia
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Howard Haggard once asked, “What is alcohol doing in the organism?” 🍸 Though already explored as an anesthetic in the 1930s, no modern drugs come from its class. Our lab studies alcohol metabolism via ALDH2 to find new paths in anesthesia & pain relief.#standfordanesthesia
June 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Howard Haggard once asked, “What is alcohol doing in the organism?” 🍸 Though already explored as an anesthetic in the 1930s, no modern drugs come from its class. Our lab studies alcohol metabolism via ALDH2 to find new paths in anesthesia & pain relief.#standfordanesthesia
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The FDA is asking laid-off employees to temporarily return after mass cuts decimated the agency’s ability to penalize stores that sell cigarettes and vapes to minors.
The FDA fired its tobacco enforcers. Now it wants them back.
The agency asked laid-off workers to return after gutting the office that penalizes stores for selling tobacco to minors.
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April 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The FDA is asking laid-off employees to temporarily return after mass cuts decimated the agency’s ability to penalize stores that sell cigarettes and vapes to minors.
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"Why don't you buy a new centrifuge"
Because everyone knows that any appliances in that shade of yellow will outlive you and your entire family, look at it
Because everyone knows that any appliances in that shade of yellow will outlive you and your entire family, look at it
March 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
"Why don't you buy a new centrifuge"
Because everyone knows that any appliances in that shade of yellow will outlive you and your entire family, look at it
Because everyone knows that any appliances in that shade of yellow will outlive you and your entire family, look at it
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Nitroglycerin-responsive gene switch for the on-demand production of therapeutic proteins
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
February 18, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Nitroglycerin-responsive gene switch for the on-demand production of therapeutic proteins
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Researchers found 14 of the 20 amino acids essential for life on Earth in samples from the ancient asteroid Bennu.
Dr. Danny Glavin and Dr. Dante Lauretta join us to discuss the samples and what they mean for the search for life beyond Earth.
Dr. Danny Glavin and Dr. Dante Lauretta join us to discuss the samples and what they mean for the search for life beyond Earth.
Building Blocks Of Life Found On Asteroid Bennu
Early analysis of asteroid samples from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission show the residue of an icy brine, and a soup of amino acids.
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January 31, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Researchers found 14 of the 20 amino acids essential for life on Earth in samples from the ancient asteroid Bennu.
Dr. Danny Glavin and Dr. Dante Lauretta join us to discuss the samples and what they mean for the search for life beyond Earth.
Dr. Danny Glavin and Dr. Dante Lauretta join us to discuss the samples and what they mean for the search for life beyond Earth.
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In his final advisory, the @Surgeon_General calls for the warning label on alcohol to include cancer risk.
In today's episode, Dr. Vivek Murthy gives his parting prescriptions for a healthier life.
Listen here 🎧: https://buff.ly/3Mut28J
In today's episode, Dr. Vivek Murthy gives his parting prescriptions for a healthier life.
Listen here 🎧: https://buff.ly/3Mut28J
![“ [We're] not telling everyone that they should completely stop drinking and that there's never an occasion at which you can have a drink. What we are doing is asking people to reexamine their practices and behaviors with alcohol.”
—Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rjtifgmgwnacwa24lqp4tpsy/bafkreiasrdotxxckz7yeiu6xf3bvgfl42omgqkxphgsiq4xnv4utss6amy@jpeg)
January 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
In his final advisory, the @Surgeon_General calls for the warning label on alcohol to include cancer risk.
In today's episode, Dr. Vivek Murthy gives his parting prescriptions for a healthier life.
Listen here 🎧: https://buff.ly/3Mut28J
In today's episode, Dr. Vivek Murthy gives his parting prescriptions for a healthier life.
Listen here 🎧: https://buff.ly/3Mut28J
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Genetics is important! Carriers of a variant in the alcohol metabolism pathway known as ALDH2*2 causes an accumulation of acetaldehyde which is a known carcinogen. Risk of cancer is higher for carriers of this variant. #dryjanuary #alcohol #Aldh2
Genetics is important! Carriers of a variant in the alcohol metabolism pathway known as ALDH2*2 causes an accumulation of acetaldehyde which is a known carcinogen. Risk of cancer is higher for carriers of this variant. #dryjanuary #alcohol #Aldh2
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January 14, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Genetics is important! Carriers of a variant in the alcohol metabolism pathway known as ALDH2*2 causes an accumulation of acetaldehyde which is a known carcinogen. Risk of cancer is higher for carriers of this variant. #dryjanuary #alcohol #Aldh2
Genetics is important! Carriers of a variant in the alcohol metabolism pathway known as ALDH2*2 causes an accumulation of acetaldehyde which is a known carcinogen. Risk of cancer is higher for carriers of this variant. #dryjanuary #alcohol #Aldh2
As part of #dryjanuary ,
it is important to know that the metabolite of alcohol, acetaldehyde, is a class one carcinogen. If you are alcohol intolerant, you will accumulate acetaldehyde, that over time can cause DNA damage that can lead to cancer. #alcohol #genetics #Aldh2
it is important to know that the metabolite of alcohol, acetaldehyde, is a class one carcinogen. If you are alcohol intolerant, you will accumulate acetaldehyde, that over time can cause DNA damage that can lead to cancer. #alcohol #genetics #Aldh2
January 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
As part of #dryjanuary ,
it is important to know that the metabolite of alcohol, acetaldehyde, is a class one carcinogen. If you are alcohol intolerant, you will accumulate acetaldehyde, that over time can cause DNA damage that can lead to cancer. #alcohol #genetics #Aldh2
it is important to know that the metabolite of alcohol, acetaldehyde, is a class one carcinogen. If you are alcohol intolerant, you will accumulate acetaldehyde, that over time can cause DNA damage that can lead to cancer. #alcohol #genetics #Aldh2
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Important article about the health risks of drinking alcohol in the post today! Particularly important for people who flush after they drink alcohol as they cannot break down the carcinogen in alcohol acetaldehyde. #dryjanuary #alcohol
Important article about the health risks of drinking alcohol in the post today! Particularly important for people who flush after they drink alcohol as they cannot break down the carcinogen in alcohol acetaldehyde. #dryjanuary #alcohol
Surgeon general calls for alcohol to carry cancer warning
Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, Vivek Murthy said. Only Congress has the power to mandate changes to warning labels.
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January 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Important article about the health risks of drinking alcohol in the post today! Particularly important for people who flush after they drink alcohol as they cannot break down the carcinogen in alcohol acetaldehyde. #dryjanuary #alcohol
Important article about the health risks of drinking alcohol in the post today! Particularly important for people who flush after they drink alcohol as they cannot break down the carcinogen in alcohol acetaldehyde. #dryjanuary #alcohol