Do you have new ideas and would like to engage with the society activities to advance the scientific and clinical mission of IXA?

Eligibility: Self-motivated and dynamic Physicians, Surgeons and Scientists, Fellows or Graduate Students, Health Care or Veterinary Care providers that have an invested interest in the field of Xenotransplantation. You will not yet have reached the level of Assistant Professor or an equivalent entry-level independent faculty position.

You will form lasting relationships with your peers, learn more about how scientific societies work, have your voice be heard and have a lot of fun while doing it.

You will also have responsibilities such as to organize educational activities during the year and during the biennial IXA conferences. You will be expected to be an active participant and invest some of your time to achieve the goals of the YIC. And you will find that it’s so worth it! 

f you are interested in joining the IXA YIC please send your CV (2 pages max) and a 1-page letter to include your interests and commitment in the field, and your motivation to join the YIC, to Chris Burlak, the IXA Young Investigator Committee Chair at :

christopherburlak@gmail.com