Leonardo V. Riella

Dr. Leonardo V. Riella is a prominent kidney transplant specialist and researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he serves as the medical director for kidney transplantation. He has been instrumental in advancing the field of xenotransplantation, particularly through his leadership in clinical trials involving genetically modified pig organs. Dr. Riella's contributions to transplant medicine have garnered recognition for their potential to revolutionize organ transplantation and improve the lives of patients suffering from kidney failure.