Sander S Florman

Dr. Sander S Florman is a Professor in the Department of Surgery and Director of the Recanati/Miller Transplant Institute at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His clinical specialties include liver transplantation, general surgery, and transplant immunology. He leads research on immunosuppression, organ perfusion systems, and clinical outcomes in transplantation.

Education:

• MD, University of Louisville School of Medicine
• Fellowship, Mount Sinai
• Internship and Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), Tulane Medical Center

Research Focus: Dr. Florman investigates immunosuppression protocols, innovations in organ preservation (e.g., normothermic perfusion), and the impact of comorbidities like HIV on transplant success. His work bridges surgical practice and translational immunology.

Publications: With 258 articles, his recent works emphasize clinical studies in kidney transplantation and engineering solutions for organ viability. Research spans virology, immunology, and surgical device design.

Leadership: As Director of the Recanati/Miller Transplant Institute, he oversees a multidisciplinary team advancing transplant research and clinical protocols.