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James Hecker, MD, Anesthesiology, Seattle, WA

JamesGordonHeckerMDPhD

Anesthesiology Seattle, WA

Associate Professor

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  • Office

    908 Jefferson St
    Box 359724
    Seattle, WA 98104
    Phone+1 206-744-5472

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, T 32 Molecular Biology, 1992 - 1995
  • Hosp of the Univ of PA
    Hosp of the Univ of PA1990 - 1992
  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
    Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthInternship, Transitional Year, 1989 - 1990
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1989
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonPhD, Chemical/Biomedical Engineer, 1977 - 1982
  • University of Wisconsin
    University of WisconsinMS, Chemical Engineering, 1975 - 1977
  • University of Wisconsin
    University of WisconsinBS, Chemical Engineering, 1970 - 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1990 - 2011
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1995 - 2006
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Eastwood Outstanding Anesthesia Student University of Virginia, 1989
  • National Merit Finalist 1970
  • Honor List University of Wisconsin (1973-1975)

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Anesthesiology in 2037: A Look Back  
    Hecker, JG, Anesthesiology News, 5/5/2017
  • Use of a mass spectrometer in the measurement of gas solubilities in blood.  
    Hecker JG and TA Massaro, Biomedical Engineering Vol. 21:157-158
  • Characterization of gene expression during stress: implications for anesthesiology and critical care.  
    Hecker JG, Seminars in Anesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Pain 17:3:187-194
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Distribution, time course, in-vivo imaging, expression and inflammatory response after non-viral gene delivery to rat and primate CNS.
    Hecker JG, Hauck ES, Nantz MH, Tarantal AF, 8th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gene Therapy, St. Louis
  • In vivo imaging after non-viral RNA delivery to brain.
    Hecker JG, Integrating Molecular Imaging in Drug Discovery and Development conference, Philadelphia
  • HSP70 and HSP27 in the CSF of patients undergoing TAAA procedures predict post-operative paralysis.
    Hecker JG, McGarvey M, Association of University Anesthesiologists 57th Annual Meeting, Denver
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Grant Support

  • Non-Viral DNA And MRNA Gene Delivery To The Rhesus CNS For NeuroprotectionNational Center For Research Resources2005–2007
  • Non-Viral Controllable Gene Delivery For NeuroprotectionNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2003–2007
  • Non-Viral DNA And MRNA Gene Delivery To The Rhesus CNSNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Non-Viral Gene Delivery For CNS NeuroprotectionNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2002–2003
  • Nonviral Gene Transfer For CNS NeuroprotectionNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1999–2001

Other Languages

  • German