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College/University: Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg
Medical School: Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg
Recent Publications
Reconstitution of thymopoiesis via implantation of cryopreserved cultured thymus tissue into athymic recipients.
Journal Article Am J Transplant · March 2026 Implantation of cultured allogeneic thymus tissue (CTTI) into athymic human recipients generates functional recipient-derived naïve T cells that are tolerant to the donor. Currently, CTTI is always performed with 12 to 21 days of thymus procurement to avoi ... Full text Link to item CiteBuilding health: hospital designs influence medical care and patient recovery
Journal Article Facilities · January 1, 2026 Purpose – This study aims to examine the evolution of hospital architecture and its impact on healthcare delivery, emphasizing the relationship between design, medical efficacy and patient outcomes. Design/methodology/approach – Through historical analysis ... Full text CiteFirst US pediatric heart transplant using XVIVO Heart Assist Transport.
Conference JHLT Open · November 2025 We report the first US pediatric heart transplant utilizing the XVIVO Heart Assist Transport (XHAT) system for donor heart preservation. An 11-year-old recipient successfully received a heart from a 27-year-old donor using hypothermic ex vivo perfusion. Th ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Tolerance to Allogeneic Hearts via Implantation of Cultured Donor Thymus
ResearchPostdoc Scholar · Awarded by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute · 2025 - 2028Optimizing and Scaling Partial Heart Transplantation
ResearchPostdoctoral Associate · Awarded by The Brett Boyer Foundation · 2024 - 2024View All Grants