Dr. Chandrashekhar (Shekhar) Kubal is a distinguished Professor of Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine, where he serves as the Chief of Liver & Intestine Transplant Surgery and the Associate Chief of the Division of Transplant Surgery. He is a highly regarded abdominal transplant surgeon with a focus on liver transplantation, living donor liver transplantation, and machine perfusion techniques. Dr. Kubal has made significant contributions to the field of transplant surgery through his research, leadership, and clinical practice.
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Dr. Kubal has an impressive publication record with numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters to his credit. He has presented his research findings at various national and international conferences, earning recognition for his contributions to the field of liver transplantation. Additionally, he has secured substantial funding for his research projects from prestigious organizations such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
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1,637 citations across 1,458 documents. Dr. Kubal has authored 114 documents, showcasing a significant body of work in his field. His h-index, which measures both the productivity and impact of a researcher’s publications, stands at 23. Additionally, Dr. Kubal has an ORCID profile, providing further information about his scholarly contributions. His research output demonstrates a commitment to advancing knowledge in his area of expertise, particularly in the field of transplantation.
Education
Dr. Kubal obtained his medical degree (M.D.) from the University of Mumbai, India, followed by post-graduate training in general surgery and membership in the Royal College of Surgeons (M.R.C.S.) in Edinburgh, UK. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Birmingham, UK, focusing on mechanisms of kidney injury in non-renal solid organ transplantation.
Research Focus
Dr. Kubal’s research focuses on various aspects of liver transplantation, including living donor liver transplantation, machine perfusion techniques, donor selection criteria, and outcomes in liver transplant recipients. He is particularly interested in optimizing transplant outcomes and expanding the donor pool through innovative approaches.
Professional Journey
Dr. Kubal has held several academic and non-academic appointments throughout his career, including positions as an Assistant, Associate, and now full Professor of Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine. He has also served as the Surgical Director of the Liver Transplant Program and the Living Donor Liver Transplant Program at IU Health. Additionally, Dr. Kubal has been actively involved in leadership roles within professional organizations and advisory boards related to transplantation.
Honors & Awards
Dr. Kubal has received numerous honors and awards for his contributions to teaching, research, and clinical practice. These include teaching awards, research scholarships, faculty excellence awards, and recognition as a finalist for the Healthcare Heroes award by the Indiana Business Journal.
Publications Noted & Contributions
Dr. Kubal has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed chapters to key textbooks in the field of liver transplantation. His research contributions have advanced our understanding of donor selection criteria, machine perfusion techniques, and outcomes in liver transplant recipients.
Exacerbated ischemia-reperfusion injury in fatty livers is mediated by lipid peroxidation stress and ferroptosis
Published in Surgery in March 2024.
DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2024.02.001
Contributors: Zachary P. Rokop, Wenjun Zhang, Nandini Ghosh, Nirupam Biswas, Amitava Das, Jingmei Lin, Chandan K. Sen, Chandrashekhar Kubal
Plasma exchange for acute and acute-on-chronic liver failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in Liver Transplantation in February 2024.
DOI: 10.1097/LVT.0000000000000231
Contributors: Azizullah Beran, Mouhand F.H. Mohamed, Mohammad Shaear, Tarek Nayfeh, Mohammed Mhanna, Omar Srour, Mohamad Nawras, Jonathan A. Mentrose, Ragheb Assaly, Chandrashekhar A. Kubal et al.
Severe hepatic encephalopathy with mechanical ventilation may inform waitlist priority in acute liver failure: A UNOS database analysis
Published in Clinical Transplantation in January 2024.
DOI: 10.1111/ctr.15215
Contributors: Jiayi Ma, James E. Slaven, Lauren Nephew, Kavish R. Patidar, Archita P. Desai, Eric Orman, Chandrashekhar Kubal, Naga Chalasani, Marwan Ghabril
Postliver transplant acute cardiomyopathy: Role of prospective cardiac evaluation in immediate posttransplant period
Published in Liver Transplantation in July 2023.
DOI: 10.1097/LVT.0000000000000114
Contributors: Zachary P. Rokop, Joseph Zenisek, Kyle Frick, Richard S. Mangus, Lava Timsina, Elizabeth Kroepfl, Chandrashekhar Kubal
Neighborhood poverty is associated with failure to be waitlisted and death during liver transplantation evaluation
Published in Liver Transplantation in September 2022.
DOI: 10.1002/lt.26473
Contributors: Kawthar A. Mohamed, Marwan Ghabril, Archita Desai, Eric Orman, Kavish R. Patidar, John Holden, Susan Rawl, Naga Chalasani, Chandra Shekhar Kubal, Lauren D. Nephew
Research Timeline
Throughout his career, Dr. Kubal has been actively involved in conducting research projects aimed at improving outcomes in liver transplantation. He has secured funding for several research initiatives and has played a key role in leading multicenter studies and clinical trials in the field.
Collaborations and Projects
Dr. Kubal has collaborated with leading experts in the field of transplantation both nationally and internationally. He has led multidisciplinary research projects and has been involved in collaborative efforts to evaluate innovative techniques and interventions in liver transplantation.
