Awards, Honors, and Grants


May 01, 2023

Abdi Awarded AST Basic Science Established Investigator Award

Reza Abdi, MD


Reza Abdi, MD, of the Division of Renal Medicine, was honored with a Basic Science Established Investigator Award from the American Society of Transplantation (AST).

This award honors established investigators who have made substantial contributions to transplantation medicine and show promise for a bright future in the field.

Abdi is a transplant nephrologist and director of the Transplantation Research Center, which strives to dramatically improve outcomes for recipients of transplanted organs. His research interests focus on developing new and innovative immune therapeutics.

The AST is the largest transplant organization in North America and is dedicated to advancing the field of transplantation and improving patient care by promoting research, education, advocacy and organ donation.