Iacopo Cristoferi

Iacopo Cristoferi is a Researcher at the Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center (Erasmus MC), Rotterdam. His work focuses on kidney transplantation, immunology, and molecular mechanisms influencing transplant outcomes. He completed a doctoral thesis in 2025 titled "AI-driven strategies to Enhance outcomes in renal transplantation," exploring AI applications in improving transplant success rates.

Research interests include transplant glomerulopathy pathogenesis, normothermic machine perfusion of donor kidneys, and biomarkers for rejection classification. His studies utilize transcriptomics, T-cell biology, and endocrine function analysis to advance clinical practices. Recent work highlights the role of T-cell dominant subclasses in kidney biopsies and the endocrine activity of transplanted kidneys during machine perfusion.

Key contributions include developing transcriptomic profiling tools for kidney rejection classification and investigating hormonal markers (e.g., vitamin D, erythropoietin) during kidney preservation. These studies aim to improve graft survival and reduce antibody-mediated rejection risks.