The Organ Transplant Center at the University of Iowa has active research programs in kidney transplant, transplant health services research, transplant economics, and transplant immunology.

Fellows are encouraged to participate in clinical research projects and expected to prepare at least one clinical or review manuscript prior to graduation.

Fellows seeking a dedicated laboratory experience can be accommodated with an additional year of training. 

Major areas of research

• Health services research
• Transplant economics
• Transplant immunology 
• Genetic determinants of renal disease and risk of recurrence
• Cholangiocarcinoma and other primary hepatic malignancies