Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Surgery
·
2023 - Present
Surgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery,
Surgery
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Recent Publications
Early single-center experience with an ex vivo organ care system in pediatric heart transplantation.
Journal Article J Heart Lung Transplant · April 2025 Pediatric heart transplantation (HTx) faces challenges such as limited donor availability and the need for complex reconstructions, particularly in patients with congenital anomalies. Ex vivo perfusion offers a promising approach to minimize graft ischemic ... Full text Link to item CiteUse of photon-counting CT and three-dimensional printing for an intra-thoracic retained ballistic fragment in a 9-year-old.
Journal Article Pediatr Radiol · April 2025 Retained ballistic fragments from gunshot wounds pose diagnostic and management challenges for radiologists and surgeons alike. Imaging and clinical decision-making regarding removal warrant comprehensive risk/benefit discussions, considering anatomic loca ... Full text Link to item CitePartial heart transplant valves demonstrate growth in piglets despite prolonged cold storage.
Journal Article J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · March 26, 2025 BACKGROUND: Traditional heart valve replacement options lack growth potential, limiting their long-term effectiveness in pediatric patients. Partial heart transplantation is an emerging approach that offers growth-capable valves by transplanting only the v ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Partial Heart Transplant Registry.
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by The Brett Boyer Foundation · 2025 - 2026Partial Heart Transplantation: Expanding to Atrioventricular Valves
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by The Graeme McDaniel Foundation · 2024 - 2025Optimizing and Scaling Partial Heart Transplantation
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by The Brett Boyer Foundation · 2024 - 2024View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Colorado, School of Public Health ·
2017
M.P.H.
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine ·
2012
M.D.
University of Missouri, Columbia ·
2008
B.S.