Daniel G Maluf, MD
Professor of Surgery and Director of the Transplantation Program
University of Maryland Medical System, USA
Biography
Dr. Daniel G. Maluf, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Transplantation Program at the University of Maryland Medical System, has over two decades of experience as a transplant surgeon-scientist. His work focuses on enhancing organ utilization and advancing living donation, particularly in liver transplantation. At the University of Maryland, Dr. Maluf oversees clinical operations, drives cutting-edge research funded by NIH grants and pharmaceutical trials, and focuses on identifying molecular markers associated with marginal organs to refine donor selection and optimize organ use.
Additionally, Dr. Maluf has contributed to over 150 publications, several book chapters and has presented his findings at numerous prestigious national and international conferences. His establishment of a biobank for liver and kidney donor and recipient samples further enriches his research capabilities and supports ongoing investigations.
Dr. Maluf's extensive background in transplant surgeries, recipient management, and immunology, coupled with his leadership experience, positions him well to contribute effectively as a co-principal investigator for proposed research initiatives. His passion for advancing the field of transplant medicine is evident in his enthusiasm for progress in the field. Dr. Maluf is currently serving as the co-chair elect of the Executive Business Committee of the International Liver Transplant Society.
