Andrew Klein, M.D. Appointed as UNOS Chief Medical Officer
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Dr. Klein's expertise as Chief Medical Officer gives UNOS a competitive edge in global donation and transplant leadership.
As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Klein will provide medical and clinical perspectives in UNOS corporate initiatives and assist with research projects.
Dr. Klein's emphasis on inclusivity, engagement, and transparency will make the world a better place in the modernization of the nation’s transplant system.
Dr. Klein's long history of volunteer leadership and professional societies involvement makes his appointment as Chief Medical Officer an interesting and educational development.
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The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) has selected Andrew S. Klein, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S., as its new Chief Medical Officer. According to UNOS CEO Maureen McBride, Dr. Klein is recognized as one of the most respected transplant surgeons and clinical researchers in the U.S.
In his new role, Dr. Klein will serve as a crucial medical and clinical resource for UNOS staff, the organ donation and transplant community, and the public. He will contribute to research projects and publications, while providing medical and clinical insights in various UNOS initiatives.
Dr. Klein has a storied career spanning 35 years in clinical transplantation, emphasizing inclusivity, engagement, transparency, and communication. His leadership is expected to be pivotal during the modernization phase of the nation’s transplant system, enhancing UNOS’ standing as a global leader in organ donation, transplant, and health.
Previously, Dr. Klein was the founding Director of the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center and Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Transplant Center. His accolades include the Clinician Scientist and Distinguished Alumnus awards from The Johns Hopkins University, the Healthcare Visionary Award from the American Liver Foundation, and induction into the Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars.
Dr. Klein has also held volunteer leadership roles with the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network and several professional societies including the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, and the International College of Surgeons. His educational background includes an undergraduate degree from Duke University and M.D. and M.B.A. degrees from The Johns Hopkins University, with fellowships at Harvard University and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) continues to serve the organ donation and transplant system and the broader public health community through its development of new technologies, data-driven research, expert consulting services, and advocacy for patients.
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