Prof. Olaf Mercier, MD, PHD

Pr Mercier is an experienced surgeon in thoracic oncology, lung transplantation and ex vivo lung perfusion, Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Paris-Saclay University and involved in Paris-Saclay University and Institut Polytechnique Paris Bioengineering programs. His interest for surgical innovation is highlighted by his involvement in several surgical firsts as the first sternal complete replacement, the first total tracheal replacement, the first French Maastricht3 lung transplantation using innovative mean of procurement. He has developed strong relationship with academic and industrial partners for patient-driven innovation. Pr. Mercier will rely on his 6 years-experience (2014-2020) as a Research Unit director at Marie Lannelongue Hospital (5 full time clinical research assistants, >20 ongoing clinical trials management). His position of scientific director of the French Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery promotes his leadership for collaborative work and facilitates multicenter surgical clinical studies development. Interestingly, time spent in North America allowed the construction of a reliable collaborative network with several universities (Toronto, Stanford and Columbia) which has been the source of many research studies.