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Stuart Johnston Knechtle is a distinguished academic surgeon specializing in immunology, surgery, and transplantation. He leads several innovative, hypothesis-driven research projects focused on understanding immune responses in organ transplantation. His expertise includes studying the response of hyper-sensitized recipients to allogeneic liver transplantation and exploring methods to reduce immunological memory for successful transplantation. He researches pathways involved in coagulation and both antibody-mediated and cellular rejection. Knechtle's lab concentrates on co-stimulation blockade and immune cell depletion to promote immunologic unresponsiveness and tolerance. His translational clinical research aims to develop mechanistic tools that benefit organ transplant recipients, thereby enhancing the efficacy and safety of transplantation procedures.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Position focused on conducting research and teaching in the field of surgery.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Honorary position recognizing outstanding academic contributions in surgery.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)