Dr. Lemaster is a Professor and the GalxoSmithKline Distinguished Endowed Chair at Medical University of South Carolina. He is also the Director of Center for Cell Death, Injury and Regeneration and MUSC's Advanced Cell image Core. Dr. Lemasters’ research has been focused on the mitochondria, especially its function under pathological conditions in the hepatic system. He has particularly defined the role of autophagy and mitophagy in the ischemia/reperfusion injury of the liver. He has made seminar contributions and developed key concepts. Dr. Lemasters has authored and co-authored more than 670 articles and abstracts in addition to 4 books. He has served on numerous editorial boards, study sections, and other national/international organizations. Dr. Lemasters has organized, chaired and
moderated numerous scientific meetings and sessions on liver injury, cell death
and autophagy.
