“There are very few institutions that have the unique blend of outstanding basic science in immunology coupled with a rich history and legacy in transplant surgery. It is a wonderful opportunity to come to the University of Minnesota and establish collaborations with world renowned scientists and clinicians to hopefully accelerate our understanding of the immune response to transplanted tissues and organs and develop new and more effective treatments,” said Dr. Adams, who is now a professor and the John S. Najarian Surgical Chair in Clinical Transplantation in the Department of Surgery.