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Alexander Lin, MD, MBA, FACS
Professor and Director of Surgical Innovations, UCSF Plastic Surgery Co-Director, Craniofacial Center at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals (BCH) Co-Director, Center for Advanced 3D+ Technologies at UCSF Health
The Learning Innovation Network Lab (LIN Lab)
The Learning Innovation Network Lab (LIN Lab) at UCSF, led by Dr. Alexander Lin, a renowned expert in **craniofacial plastic surgery**, focuses on advancing medical education and surgical training through cutting-edge technology and innovation. The lab explores AI-driven learning tools, virtual and augmented reality simulations, and interactive digital platforms** to enhance the way surgeons and healthcare professionals acquire and refine their skills. By integrating data-driven insights and immersive learning environments, the LIN Lab aims to improve surgical precision, patient outcomes, and accessibility to high-quality education. Dr. Lin’s leadership ensures that the lab remains at the forefront of medical innovation, bridging the gap between traditional surgical training and the future of digital learning.
The Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory provides quality diagnostic testing, research, and education as vital contributions to optimal patient care and leadership in the advancement of our discipline.
Collaborations
Our Research
- Define the functional histocompatibility to increase the number of transplants and improve transplant outcomes by identifying acceptable HLA mismatches and tolerable donor-specific HLA antibodies (DSA)...
- Understand the function of germline-encoded polymorphism of immunity related genes (HLA, KIR, KLR, and FcR) in human populations and their impact on infections, tumor transformation, autoimmune diseases, pregnancy success and allogeneic solid organ and bone marrow transplantation....
- Genes encoding killer-cell Immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIR) and HLA class I ligands are located on different chromosomes, and both feature extraordinary diversity in the number and type of genes...
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Your generous support of the Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory helps scientists discover new treatments for bone marrow, cornea transplantation and more.