Jason N. MacTaggart

Jason N. MacTaggart, MD, FACS, is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) within the College of Medicine, specializing in Vascular Surgery. His academic appointment combines clinical practice with advanced research in arterial disease and surgical innovation. He completed his MD at the University of Iowa College of Medicine, followed by a General Surgery residency at UNMC and a Vascular Surgery fellowship at UCSF. Board-certified in Vascular Surgery, his work focuses on arterial biomechanics, aortic disease, and peripheral artery disease. His laboratory develops novel devices and techniques for vascular repair, studying blood flow mechanics and arterial architecture. Research funding sources include NIH, Department of Defense, industry partnerships, and philanthropy. He aims to advance personalized treatments for life-threatening cardiovascular conditions through precision medicine approaches.

Education:

• MD: University of Iowa College of Medicine
• Residency: General Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center
• Fellowship: Vascular Surgery, University of California San Francisco

Research Interests: Dr. MacTaggart’s work spans artery biomechanics, aortic trauma, and innovative endovascular techniques. His lab investigates arterial material properties (e.g., aorta and peripheral arteries) and their interactions with stents, bypass grafts, and stent grafts. Key areas include:

• Development of advanced surgical devices
• Modeling blood flow dynamics
• Prediction of device-artery interactions

Awards/Grants: Supported by NIH, Department of Defense, and private industry grants. No specific awards listed in available texts.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Advanced Surgical and Engineering Applications group within UNMC’s Department of Surgery, focusing on translational vascular research.