Assist. Prof. Dr. Narcis Valentin Tănase | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy | Romania
Author Profile
🌱 Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. Narcis Valentin Tănase began his academic journey at the “Zinca Golescu” Theoretical High School in Pitești, graduating in 1991. He then pursued his medical degree at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, graduating in 1997 as a Doctor of Medicine 🎓. His commitment to continuous learning is reflected in further postgraduate training and specialization courses both in Romania and abroad.
🩺 Professional Endeavors
Since 2008, Dr. Tănase has been serving as a Consultant in Anesthesia and Intensive Care at the "Dr. Carol Davila" Central Military Emergency University Hospital in Bucharest. He also holds a position as an Assistant Professor at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in the Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care III. His earlier career includes roles as a medical resident and specialist in the same institution, showcasing a deep-rooted commitment to intensive care medicine over more than two decades.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus
Dr. Tănase’s scientific research revolves around anesthesia, intensive care, pain management, and perioperative medicine. He has acted as Principal Investigator in notable international studies like PAIN OUT and the European Observational Study on Chronic Post-Surgical Pain. He has co-authored and authored numerous indexed scientific publications, covering complex case studies, anesthetic techniques like TIVA-TCI, and pain modulation strategies. He has also contributed to several medical textbooks and conference proceedings .
His involvement in over 20 national and international trials, workshops, and multicenter research programs underscores a dedication to evidence-based practice and advancing critical care medicine.
🏆 Accolades and Recognition
Dr. Tănase has been decorated with some of Romania’s most prestigious medical honors for military professionals:
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Knight of the Order of Sanitary Merit (2010) 🛡️
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Officer of the Order of Sanitary Merit (2021) 🎖️
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Commander of the Order of Sanitary Merit (2024) 🏅
These awards reflect not only his clinical excellence but also his service to the military medical system in Romania.
🌍 Impact and Influence
Dr. Tănase has significantly shaped the Romanian intensive care landscape. As Coordinator of Transplant Programs at the Central Military Hospital (2014–2024), he contributed to life-saving procedures and the development of transplant infrastructure. He has organized and chaired several major congresses including the 16th Congress of the Balkan Military Medical Committee. Additionally, his role as President of the Hospital’s Ethics Committee since 2023 affirms his leadership in institutional governance.
His teaching activities, including national symposiums and international workshops, position him as a leading mentor in critical care and anesthesiology .
🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions
As a passionate educator and researcher, Dr. Narcis Valentin Tănase continues to shape the future of anesthesia and intensive care in Romania and beyond. His ongoing doctoral studies, editorial contributions to indexed journals, and mentorship roles ensure a growing legacy of scientific excellence, innovation, and ethical clinical practice. His vision includes refining protocols for postoperative care, enhancing pain management techniques, and expanding international collaboration in clinical research 🚀.
Publications
📄 A Clinical Comparative Study of Schnider and Eleveld Pharmacokinetic–Pharmacodynamic Models for Propofol Target-Controlled Infusion Sedation in Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy
Authors: Narcis Valentin Tănase, Răzvan Hainăroșie, Lăcrămioara-Aurelia Brîndușe, Dan Corneci, Catalina Voiosu, Andreea Rusescu, Cristian Cobilinschi, Camelia Stanciu Găvan, Viorel Zainea
Journal: Biomedicines
Year: 2025
📄 Study of Two Sedative Protocols for Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy: Propofol versus Propofol-Remifentanil Combination, Delivered in Target-Controlled Infusion Mode
Authors: Narcis-Valentin Tănase, Răzvan Hainăroșie, Lăcrămioara-Aurelia Brîndușe, Cristian Cobilinschi, Madalina Dutu, Dan Corneci, Viorel Zainea
Journal: Medicina
Year: 2024
📄 Clinical Characteristics and Factors Associated with ICU Mortality During the First Year of the SARS-Cov-2 Pandemic in Romania: A Prospective, Cohort, Multicentre Study of 9000 Patients
Authors: Bubenek-Turconi S.I., Andrei S., Valeanu L., Stefan M.-G., Grigoras I., Copotoiu S., Bodolea C., Tomescu D., Popescu M., Filipescu D., et al.
Journal: European Journal of Anaesthesiology
Year: 2023
📄 Cervico-Thoracic Air Collections in COVID-19 Pneumonia Patients – Our Experience and Brief Review
Authors: C.E. Nistor, C.S. Gavan, D. Pantile, N.V. Tănase, A. Ciuche
Journal: Chirurgia (Romania)
Year: 2022
📄 Individualized Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis – Why, When, and How?
Authors: Dan Corneci, Ligia I. Torsin, Cristina R. Filimon, Narcis V. Tănase, Emanuel Moisa, Silvius I. Negoita
Journal: Romanian Journal of Military Medicine
Year: 2022