Department of Surgery announces joint appointment of Marvin Slepian, MD

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Department of Surgery is pleased to announce the joint appointment of Marvin J. Slepian, MD 

Slepian is Regents’ Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Engineering (associate department head), with professorships in medical imaging, materials sciences and engineering, BIO5, chemistry and biochemistry – medical, chemical and environmental engineering, and McGuire Scholar in the Eller College of Management, at the University of Arizona. Slepian has had an extensive research career leading to the development of innovative diagnostics and therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases. His work has focused on the development and use of novel biomaterials for tissue engineering, drug delivery and medical device development.

Mentorship is a cornerstone of Slepian’s education and professional development so we are excited to have him inspire the next generation of surgeons in our department. We look forward to future collaborations with our faculty as Slepian has had revolutionary ideas in medicine throughout his career.  

The department chair, Geoff Gurtner, MD, FACS, shared, “We seek partnerships with thought leaders like Dr. Slepian who transform medicine and provide the highest standard of care for our patients through innovation and practice of evidence-based medicine. It is truly an honor to have him join the Department of Surgery.”