Laurine Bow

Laurine Bow, Ph.D., serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at Yale University School of Medicine, specializing in Transplant & Immunology Surgery. Her academic appointment is specifically within the Transplant & Immunology Surgery division as an Associate Professor on Term Primary. Dr. Bow is board certified in Diagnostic Immunology and holds additional credentials as HCLD (ABB).

Dr. Bow earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT in 1991. Her educational background has provided a strong foundation for her research in transplant immunology and related fields.

Her primary research interests focus on the clinical relevance of HLA antibodies in organ transplantation, transplant immunology, and vascular biology. Dr. Bow's work addresses critical challenges in organ compatibility assessment, antibody-mediated rejection, and transplantation outcomes. Her research has significant implications for improving transplant success rates and patient outcomes.

Analysis of Dr. Bow's publication record reveals a consistent focus on transplant immunology with particular attention to HLA antibodies, crossmatching techniques, and compatibility testing. Her most recent work (2024-2025) continues to address antibody-mediated rejection and diagnostic approaches in transplantation, demonstrating ongoing active research in the field.

Dr. Bow serves on the Board of Directors of Life Choice Donor Services and the World Affairs Council, demonstrating her engagement beyond the academic setting into organ donation services and broader societal issues.

Dr. Bow maintains active collaborations with researchers including Geliang Gan, Maureen Miller, and Raffaella Morotti, with multiple co-authored publications. Her work appears primarily in specialized journals such as Human Immunology and Clinical Transplantation, reflecting her niche expertise in transplant immunology.

Dr. Bow's laboratory work appears to be closely integrated with clinical transplant services at Yale Medicine, focusing on practical applications of immunological testing for transplant compatibility and monitoring.