New Path, Same Purpose: Dedicated to Advancing Transplant Research

After nearly 40 years caring for transplant patients and more than 25 years in clinical research, Dr. Helio Tedesco has made a unique transition from investigator to CRO medical leader. In this episode of Moving Medicine Forward, Dr. Tedesco reflects on the evolution of transplantation medicine, the challenges patients face before and after transplant, and why clinical research remains essential to improving long-term outcomes. He also shares how his experience conducting more than 25,000 transplants now helps shape more practical, patient centered clinical trials at CTI. 01:17 From Investigator to CTI03:33 The Evolution of Transplant Medicine05:20 Challenges Facing Transplant Patients07:53 A Lifelong Commitment to Research10:07 Designing Better Clinical Trials12:58 25,000+ Transplants Later14:13 What's Next for Transplantation?