Daniel Calabrese

Daniel Calabrese, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and a Staff Physician at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree in Anthropology and Biology from Washington University in St. Louis, an MD from Case Western Reserve University, and completed clinical training in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary/Critical Care at UCSF.

• Education:
  • BS, Anthropology & Biology, Washington University (2006)
  • MD, Case Western Reserve University (2011)
  • Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Washington (2014)
  • Fellowship, Pulmonary & Critical Care, UCSF (2018)

His research focuses on innate immune inflammation mechanisms in lung transplant outcomes, utilizing mouse models and human tissue samples to study primary graft dysfunction, antibody-mediated rejection, and chronic lung allograft dysfunction. Key trends in his publications include NK cell biology, CMV interactions, and genetic risk factors in transplantation.

Scientific Awards:

• ISHLT Joel D Cooper Career Development Award (2019-2021)
• ASCI Young Physician-Scientist Award (2023)
• ISHLT 2022-2023 Research & Immunology Professional Community Award

As a principal investigator, Dr. Calabrese leads studies on NK cell roles in pulmonary CMV reactivation, hypoxia pathways in cystic fibrosis, and antibody-dependent rejection mechanisms. He also contributes to clinical trials and digital health initiatives for lung transplant monitoring.