Welcome to the Division of Abdominal Transplantation
Burden of Genius
The documentary, Burden of Genius, captures the remarkable story of Dr. Thomas Starzl, “the father of organ transplantation.” Taking what was once considered science fiction, he overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to make transplantation an everyday miracle which has saved countless lives. This inspirational documentary shows the vision, relentlessness, and sacrifice it took for Dr. Starzl and his colleagues to change modern medicine.”
– SurgeryDr. Melcher Promoted to Professor
Dr. Marc Melcher has been promoted to Professor, UML in the Division of Abdominal Transplantation effective October 1, 2022. "Dr. Melcher is a nationally and internationally renowned transplant surgeon and recognized as an expert in research using algorithms to assist in clinical decisions, predicting outcomes, and recruiting trainees," said Division Chief Dr. Carlos Esquivel. "He has developed mobile apps, published on the Apple and Google app stores, that make algorithms such as those that determine waiting list priority, assess donor risk, and estimate early graft failure risk more quantifiable."
– SurgeryDrs. Melcher & Hansen Design "Kidney Jacket"
Drs. Marc Melcher and Keith Hansen have been awarded two grants to fund the commercialization of their "kidney jacket:" a $100k Stanford-Coulter Translational Research Grant and a $50k Stanford Spectrum MedTech Grant to help bring the innovation to market.
– SurgeryDr. Martinez Wins AST Basic Science Established Investigator Award
Dr. Olivia Martinez was the 2022 winner of the American Society of Transplantation's Basic Science Established Investigator Award.
– SurgeryDr. Martinez, Wan Named J&J Professors
Drs. Olivia Martinez and Derrick Wan have been named Johnson and Johnson Distinguished Professors of Surgery.
– San Diego State University - SDSU AlumniTito Monge Named SDSU’s Top Alumni for 2022
Humberto "Tito" Monge has been named one of San Diego State University's Top Alumni for 2022. Monge was a physician assistant with the Division of Abdominal Transplant for almost 30 years when he retired in July of 2021. He will be honored with nine other individuals on April 23 at the 46th SDSU Alumni Awards of Distinction.
– Surgery4 Projects Awarded Seed Grant Funds
Drs. Dawes, Sasaki, Wall, and Ross have each been awarded seed grant funds.
– Abdominal TransplantationOscar Salvatierra Jr. Lectureship in Transplantation Presents Maria Millan
The Oscar Salvatierra Jr Lectureship in Transplantation was created by Dr. Carlos O. Esquivel to honor Dr. Salvatierra's contributions to the field of transplantation, particularly pediatric kidney transplantation. The lecture is held once a year, and the speakers have been renown iconic figures in transplantation from all over the world. Maria T. Millan, M.D., President & CEO of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine is the 16th Annual Salvatierra Lecturer on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 7am in LKSC, Rm 130.
– SurgeryTwo Surgeons Join Transplant Team
Two surgeons will join Stanford's Division of Abdominal Transplantation by the end of the year. Dr. Kazunari Sasaki will be a Clinical Associate Professor in the Clinical Educator Line and Dr. Varvara A. Kirchner will be an Associate Professor of Surgery in the University Medical Line.
– SurgeryDr. Olivia Martinez to take on new role: Vice Chair for Basic and Translational Science
Dr. Olivia M. Martinez is currently Professor of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Transplantation, and for 2020-21, she has been appointed Vice Chair of Basic & Translational Research in the Department of Surgery. She is also the Director of Stanford Immunology and Director of the PhD Program in Immunology at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
The documentary, Burden of Genius, captures the remarkable story of Dr. Thomas Starzl, “the father of organ transplantation.” Taking what was once considered science fiction, he overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to make transplantation an everyday miracle which has saved countless lives. This inspirational documentary shows the vision, relentlessness, and sacrifice it took for Dr. Starzl and his colleagues to change modern medicine.”
– Surgery4 Projects Awarded Seed Grant Funds
Drs. Dawes, Sasaki, Wall, and Ross have each been awarded seed grant funds.
– San Diego State University - SDSU AlumniTito Monge Named SDSU’s Top Alumni for 2022
Humberto "Tito" Monge has been named one of San Diego State University's Top Alumni for 2022. Monge was a physician assistant with the Division of Abdominal Transplant for almost 30 years when he retired in July of 2021. He will be honored with nine other individuals on April 23 at the 46th SDSU Alumni Awards of Distinction.
– Abdominal TransplantationOscar Salvatierra Jr. Lectureship in Transplantation Presents Maria Millan
The Oscar Salvatierra Jr Lectureship in Transplantation was created by Dr. Carlos O. Esquivel to honor Dr. Salvatierra's contributions to the field of transplantation, particularly pediatric kidney transplantation. The lecture is held once a year, and the speakers have been renown iconic figures in transplantation from all over the world. Maria T. Millan, M.D., President & CEO of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine is the 16th Annual Salvatierra Lecturer on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 7am in LKSC, Rm 130.
– SurgeryTwo Surgeons Join Transplant Team
Two surgeons will join Stanford's Division of Abdominal Transplantation by the end of the year. Dr. Kazunari Sasaki will be a Clinical Associate Professor in the Clinical Educator Line and Dr. Varvara A. Kirchner will be an Associate Professor of Surgery in the University Medical Line.
– SurgeryDr. Olivia Martinez to take on new role: Vice Chair for Basic and Translational Science
Dr. Olivia M. Martinez is currently Professor of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Transplantation, and for 2020-21, she has been appointed Vice Chair of Basic & Translational Research in the Department of Surgery. She is also the Director of Stanford Immunology and Director of the PhD Program in Immunology at the Stanford University School of Medicine.