Arthur J Matas

Arthur J Matas

Arthur J Matas is a Professor at the University of Minnesota, affiliated with the Surgery Center for Immunology. His career, spanning since 1974, focuses on advancing transplantation medicine through clinical research, immunology, and patient-centered innovations.

His research interests include

• Kidney transplantation outcomes
• Living donor safety and selection
• Immunosuppressant drug monitoring
• Gut microbiota effects on transplant patients
• Virtual coaching for transplant candidates
• Global health metrics in transplantation

Recent grants include a Phase 3 trial for Ravulizumab in delayed graft function, NIH-funded studies on microbiota-immunosuppressant interactions, and a Canadian-Australasian randomized trial for cardiac screening in transplant candidates. Collaborations span institutions like the University of British Columbia, CareDX, Inc., and Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute.

Key contributions include datasets on RNA sequencing for allograft recipients and leadership in SDG-linked research on poverty reduction through healthcare innovation.