Francesc Marti

Francesc Marti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Kentucky. He is affiliated with the Cardiovascular Research Priority Area, Diabetes & Obesity Research Priority Area, Markey Cancer Center, and Molecular and Cellular Oncology Research Program.

Education:

• Post Doctoral Fellow, Cornell University (2002)
• Doctor of Philosophy, University of Barcelona (1995)
• Master of Science, University of Barcelona (1990)

Research Interests:

• Regulatory T Cell Biology
• Immune Checkpoint Modulation
• Transplantation Immunology
• Liver Transplantation Outcomes
• Mitochondrial Stress Responses
• Obesity-Related Immune Dysregulation

Scientific Trends: Recent works focus on mitochondrial oxidative stress in regulatory T cell manufacturing, macrophage dynamics in radiation therapy, and immune checkpoint targets in cancer. His studies bridge transplantation, oncology, and metabolic disorders.

Projects & Grants:

• Active: Impact of Envarsus XR on Kidney Biopsy Subclinical Rejection (2017–2026)
• Rebalancing Effector/Regulatory T Cell Functions with Tumor Treating Fields (2023–2025)
• Completed: AZD8055 for Regulatory T Cell Manufacturing (2021–2023)