Wasfia A Alikhan

Wasfia A Alikhan, MD serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Her academic appointment spans critical radiology subspecialties including Body Imaging, Breast Imaging, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Imaging, Musculoskeletal Radiology, and Interventional Neuroradiology within this prestigious academic medical institution.

Dr. Alikhan's research program bridges diagnostic radiology with translational hematology, focusing on molecular mechanisms in stem cell transplantation. Her work investigates protease activity (particularly CD26/DPP4) and its impact on transplant efficiency, leveraging mouse models to explore immune regulation pathways. This interdisciplinary approach connects imaging science with hematopoietic stem cell biology to improve clinical transplantation outcomes.

Her 2013 publication in Transfusion represents a significant contribution to transplantation science, demonstrating how CD26 protease inhibition enhances stem cell engraftment. This work reveals her expertise in molecular imaging applications for transplant medicine, combining radiological techniques with hematology research to address critical challenges in graft efficiency and immune compatibility. The study's focus on protease activity modulation highlights potential therapeutic targets for clinical translation.