Swarn Arya

Swarn Arya is a Research Fellow in the Division of Infectious Diseases within the Department of Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, specializing in immunocompromised host care and transplant infectious diseases.

His educational background includes:

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Internal Medicine Residency at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit
• Two years as a Hospitalist at the University of Pennsylvania
• Infectious Diseases Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Dr. Arya's research centers on gut microbiome dynamics, investigating how dysbiosis drives immune dysregulation and infectious complications in transplant recipients. His work bridges clinical practice and mechanistic studies to develop microbiome-targeted interventions for post-transplant care, with emphasis on solid organ transplantation outcomes.

His professional narrative reflects deliberate career progression through diverse clinical environments—from Chicago medical training to New York cancer center specialization—culminating in UNC's transplant ID program for its renowned faculty expertise.