Overview
I am interested clinically in all abdominal organ transplants (kidney, liver, pancreas and intestine). I am specifically interested in intestine transplantation and improving intestine graft preservation and long-term graft function and patient survival. In addition, I am interested in monitoring of patients to improve our ability to determine the etiology of graft dysfunction when there are complex interacting issues such as infection and rejection as well as examining better immunosuppressive regimens to maintain excellent graft function. We have numerous research studies and trial to improve our knowledge in these areas and thereby contribute to improved patient outcomes!
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Surgery
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2011 - Present
Surgery, Abdominal Transplant Surgery,
Surgery
Division Chief of Abdominal Transplant in the Department of Surgery
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2011 - Present
Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Professor in Pediatrics
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2009 - Present
Pediatrics,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
Trends in the Perioperative Practices for Immunological Assessment and Immunosuppression Strategies for Patients Undergoing Intestinal Transplantation at American Transplant Centers.
Journal Article Transplant Proc · March 2025 BACKGROUND: Intestinal transplantation (IT) is a complex procedure that requires nuanced immunosuppressive strategies to optimize patient outcomes. Despite advancements, significant variability remains in immunosuppressive protocols across transplant cente ... Full text Link to item CiteRacial Disparities in Liver Transplant for Hepatitis C-Associated Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
Journal Article Ann Surg Oncol · January 2025 BACKGROUND: In the United States, hepatitis C virus-associated hepatocellular carcinoma incidence and mortality are highest among minorities. Socioeconomic constraints play a major role in inequitable treatment. We evaluated the association between race/et ... Full text Link to item CiteASO Visual Abstract: Hepatic Resection as the Primary Treatment Modality for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Following Orthotopic Liver Transplantation.
Journal Article Ann Surg Oncol · January 2025 Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
STARS Extension Study
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by VectivBio AG · 2022 - 2032Mitigating Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury to Intestinal Allografts Using Normothermic Machine Perfusion
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by North Carolina State University · 2024 - 2028OCS Liver Perfusion (OLP-II) Registry Pro00113873
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by TransMedics · 2023 - 2028View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Wright State University ·
1994
M.D.