Dr. John Fung

Professor

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Biography

John Fung, MD PhD, is a distinguished Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, specializing in transplant surgery and liver disease. Dr. Fung's clinical expertise spans multiple areas, including hepatobiliary malignancies, kidney transplantation, liver transplantation, and the management of solid organ transplants. He has made significant contributions to organ preservation techniques and is actively involved in research focusing on immunosuppressive agents and transplant rejection. Dr. Fung has delivered numerous lectures and has received several accolades, including the ILTS Distinguished Service Award and the 2018 Isadore Ravdin Memorial Lecturer from the American College of Surgeons. His ongoing research aims to enhance transplantation outcomes and patient care in various surgical contexts. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and continues to be a pivotal figure in advancing clinical practices in transplantation.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Fellow - Transplant Surgery

1989-01-01 — Present

University of Pittsburgh • PA

Chief Resident - Surgery

1988-01-01 — Present

University of Rochester • NY

Senior Resident - Surgery

1987-01-01 — Present

University of Rochester • NY

Clinical Research Fellow - Transplant Immunology

1986-01-01 — Present

University of Rochester • NY

Assistant Resident - Surgery

1984-01-01 — Present

University of Rochester • NY

Intern - Surgery

1983-01-01 — Present

University of Rochester • NY

Awards

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Isadore Ravdin Memorial Lecturer

2018-01-01
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Lung T. Yam, MD Memorial Lecture

2017-01-01
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William Harridge Memorial Lecturer

2016-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy