About Me
Invigorated the field of islet transplantation by leading the team that developed the Edmonton Protocol, an islet transplantation technique considered worldwide as a major advancement for managing severe Type 1 diabetes. He continues his translational research, managing the largest islet transplant program in the world. His work has provided insight into, and furthered our understanding of, immune tolerance. Current efforts include leading Canada-wide research to improve organ procurement through emerging ex vivo perfusion technology. This technology holds the promise of significantly improving the rate of organ utilization and graft function.