Ernest Chan

Ernest Chan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery-Thoracic at the University of Chicago. His work focuses on advanced thoracic surgical techniques and lung transplantation outcomes.

• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
• Institution: University of Chicago
• Department: Surgery-Thoracic

Dr. Chan's research explores lung transplantation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and minimally invasive thoracic surgery. He investigates risk factors for complications, donor organ utilization, and innovative support systems during transplantation. His collaborations with co-authors like Pablo Sanchez and Kentaro Noda highlight interdisciplinary work in cardiology, pulmonary medicine, and radiology.

Publications reveal trends in transplantation medicine, with emphasis on ex vivo lung perfusion, post-transplant complications, and ECMO application. Key subfields include multi-organ transplants, hepatic dysfunction, and machine learning in surgical outcomes.

• Notable Contributions
  • Analysis of robotic vs. video-assisted segmentectomy
  • Optimizing ECMO strategies in transplantation
  • Expanding donor criteria for lung transplants