Matthew R. Morrell

Matthew R. Morrell, MD is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine, where he serves as the Medical Director of the Lung Transplant Program at University of Utah Hospital. He previously held roles at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, including Assistant Professor (2016) and Associate Professor (2016), alongside directorships in lung transplant and organ procurement organizations.

• Education:
  • B.S. in Chemistry (Biochemistry emphasis), University of Utah (summa cum laude)
  • M.D., David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (Alpha Omega Alpha inductee)
  • Internal Medicine Residency & Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship, Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Dr. Morrell’s research focuses on lung transplantation, organ donation, and critical care outcomes. His recent publications emphasize transplant complications, immunosuppression strategies, and telerehabilitation interventions. Key trends include organ procurement during pandemics, post-transplant immune responses, and innovative surgical techniques.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

He has held leadership roles as Pulmonary Transplant Fellowship Director at the University of Pittsburgh and Director of the Pulmonary Stepdown Unit. Dr. Morrell is an active member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation and the American Thoracic Society. Personal interests include cross-country running, pipe organ playing, and family activities.