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Dr. C.T. (Tji) Gan is a Clinical Professor and Respiratory and Lung Transplant Physician at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences. His work focuses on advancing lung transplantation practices, managing post-transplant complications, and investigating infectious and immunological challenges in transplant recipients. He leads research into antifungal prophylaxis strategies, chronic lung allograft dysfunction, and the impact of novel therapies like Elexacafor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor in cystic fibrosis patients. Dr. Gan is also involved in donor selection protocols and the development of risk assessment tools such as the SUNTRAC calculator to predict skin neoplasia in transplant recipients.
- Key affiliations: University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
- Research collaborations: TransplantLines Investigators, Dutch National KOALA study group
His research interests span lung transplantation outcomes, infectious disease management post-transplant, and the interplay between microbiome health and transplant success. He has contributed to studies on vascular remodelling in chronic kidney disease and the role of calciprotein particles in cardiovascular complications.
Dr. Gan’s publications highlight innovative approaches in translational medicine, including proteomic analysis of bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome and cellular signatures of intestinal graft rejection. He actively participates in clinical trials evaluating new therapies and improving donor management practices.
His work emphasizes bridging clinical practice and research to optimize patient outcomes, with a focus on reducing post-transplant complications such as chronic lung dysfunction and neoplasia.
