Ali Shirafkan

Ali Shirafkan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). He holds an MD from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (2008) and an MPH. His research focuses on hepatocellular carcinoma biomarkers, cardiothoracic surgical techniques, and innovations in medical education. He actively contributes to UTMB's strategic research priorities in specialized health communities.

Key research interests include Glypican-3 (GPC3) structural analysis in liver cancer patients, extracorporeal life support therapies, and pulmonary outcomes related to left ventricular assist devices. His work bridges clinical practice with molecular diagnostics, especially in oncology and cardiovascular medicine.

Shirafkan has published 19 peer-reviewed articles since 2009, with recent contributions addressing pandemic-era medical education collaboration and alternative surgical approaches for mechanical support devices. His work has been cited over 221 times, reflecting significant academic impact in his fields.