Work in the Christian Merlo Lab includes studies on pulmonary arteriovenous malformations, outc...omes in lung transplantation and treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF), and HIV-related pulmonary disease. We have studied methods of diagnosing and managing pulmonary arteriovenous malformations as well as the outcomes of adult CF patients who are infected with multiple antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Our recent research has also explored recipient and donor variables in the success or failure of lung transplants, and ways in which national healthcare delivery systems impact lung transplant outcomes for CF patients. view more

Dr. Kraus’ team investigates the factors that impact the long-term success or failure of kidney... transplants as well as barriers to nephrology care and transplants in minority populations. We research many topics dealing with kidney transplant rejection, including diagnostic criteria, infection risk and incompatibility factors. Our lab also has a longstanding interest in pancreas transplants and has conducted research to establish guidelines for diagnosing antibody-mediated rejection of pancreas allografts-updated Banff grading schema. view more

The Elham Afghani Lab performs clinical research on pancreatic auto islet transplants, pancreat...ic cancer, pancreatic cysts, and pancreatitis. view more

Research in the Pali Shah Lab focuses on lung transplants. Specifically, we’re interested in ch...ronic rejection and quality and safety as they relate to lung transplants. view more