Dr. Alfred Ayala

Professor

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Biography

Alfred Ayala is a Professor of Surgery (Research) and Director of the Division of Surgical Research at the Lifespan-Rhode Island Hospital and the Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University. His research focuses on the pathophysiological effects of shock, tissue injury, and sepsis, leading to immune dysfunction and multiple organ failure in critically ill trauma patients. He has been continuously funded by the NIH since 1991 and has authored over 300 manuscripts and review articles. Dr. Ayala has served in various leadership roles, including President of the Shock Society and was recognized as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2022. His interests include examining the mechanisms underlying immune cell dysfunction during sepsis and the expression of co-inhibitory proteins in immune responses. He is committed to mentoring students at different educational levels, fostering the next generation of researchers in pathobiology and surgical medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Conducts research and teaches within the Department of Surgery.

Research Scientist

— Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Conducted NIH-funded research examining immune dysfunction.

Awards

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Fellow

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Legacy Awardee

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Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA)

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics