Andrés Jaramillo

Dr. Andrés Jaramillo serves as Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and Director of the Histocompatibility Laboratory at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, with extensive expertise in transplant immunology and immunogenetics. His work bridges critical clinical applications in organ transplantation through advanced histocompatibility testing.

His academic foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Immunology from University of Louisville (1991)
• BS in Clinical Laboratory Science from University of the Andes (1982)
• Postdoctoral Fellowships at Washington University School of Medicine (Transplant Immunology, 2001) and University of Toronto (Immunology, 1994)

Dr. Jaramillo's research revolutionizes transplant diagnostics through immunogenetic analysis, focusing on histocompatibility optimization and immune response prediction to improve graft survival. His methodologies directly impact clinical decision-making in organ allocation.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• ASHI Scholar Award (1999)
• Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (1998)
• Fulbright Scholarship (1986)
• Multiple postdoctoral fellowships from Canadian Diabetes Association and Charles H. Best Foundation

With over 200 publications cited 3,900+ times (h-index 36), his scholarly impact demonstrates sustained leadership in transplant science. His laboratory direction integrates clinical service with translational research, mentoring emerging specialists through Mayo Clinic's academic infrastructure while maintaining active roles in The Transplantation Society and American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics.