Maryjane Farr

Maryjane Farr, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where she serves as Section Chief of the Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, and Heart Transplantation group. A certified specialist in cardiovascular disease and heart failure, she joined UT Southwestern in 2021 and holds the Jackie and Charles Solomon Distinguished Chair in Clinical Excellence.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Philosophy (Cum Laude), Columbia University
• M.D. and Master’s in Patient-Oriented Research, Columbia University
• Internal Medicine Residency, Weill
• Fellowship in Heart Failure and Transplantation, Columbia University Medical Center

Dr. Farr’s research focuses on heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and transplantation. Her recent work explores the intersection of these areas with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on transplant outcomes, organ allocation systems, and immunological challenges in transplantation. Her clinical interests include organ allocation, primary graft failure, and mechanical circulatory support.

Scientific Awards:

• NIH training grant for her master’s degree
• Shorin Silverstein Research in Transplant Award

As an educator, Dr. Farr mentors in cardiovascular pathophysiology and heart transplantation. She is active in professional organizations such as the American College of Cardiology and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), where she chairs the Conflict of Interest Committee.