Jon S Odorico

Jon S Odorico, MD, is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Surgery/Transplantation. He specializes in kidney and pancreas transplants and focuses on stem cell-based therapies for diabetes.

• Education:
  • MD, New York University School of Medicine
  • Residency, General Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, Harrison Department of Surgical Research, University of Pennsylvania
  • Fellow, Transplant Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Research Interests encompass stem cell differentiation into islet cells, extracellular matrix (ECM) applications in transplantation, and diabetes treatment. His lab develops in vitro models for human pancreas development and innovates ECM scaffolds for beta cell engraftment.

Scientific Trends in his 2025 articles include decellularized pancreatic hydrogels, pediatric donor utilization, islet cell transplantation, and obesity management post-transplant. Earlier work (2022-2015) addresses transcription factors, alloimmunity, biopsy techniques, and graft rejection.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Best Doctors in America
  • Madison Magazine Top Docs 2012
  • Avant-Garde Health General Surgery Research All-Stars 2024

Advising and Grants: Mentors graduate student Dan M. Tremmel. His lab is supported by the Transplant Research Fund, Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, and CareDx for clinical trials on drug conversion and rejection diagnosis.

Labs and Collaborations: Leads the Odorico Lab at Wisconsin, collaborating with institutions like Memorial Sloan Kettering, University of Wisconsin colleagues, and extramural partners.