Carolyn Sidoti, BS, serves as the Operations Manager for the Center for Surgical and Transplant Applied Research (C-STAR) at NYU Langone Health. With six years of experience in the field, she is known for driving programmatic innovation, supporting multidisciplinary research, and helping build a sustainable infrastructure for some of the most dynamic work in surgical and transplant science.
She was nominated for The Alliance 40 Under 40 by Dr. Macey Levan, Director of C-STAR and Director of Policy and External Affairs at the NYU Langone Transplant Institute. “Carolyn is a critical force behind C-STAR’s success,” Dr. Levan wrote. “She manages operations with insight, precision, and care — supporting the growth of one of the largest qualitative transplant research teams in the country and ensuring that every project meets the highest standard.”
Sidoti is the operational architect behind C-STAR’s wide-ranging research and policy efforts, which include multi-institutional collaborations, patient-centered studies, and efforts to integrate behavioral and social science into transplant care. Her responsibilities span personnel management, project oversight, and administrative strategy —functions that support the center’s continued expansion and national influence.
Known for her steady leadership and collaborative style, Sidoti works seamlessly across disciplines to enable the work of scientists, clinicians, and community stakeholders. Her ability to translate strategic goals into clear action plans has positioned her as a trusted partner to senior leaders and a mentor to junior team members.
Carolyn Sidoti exemplifies the power of operational leadership in advancing mission-driven research. Her work ensures that bold ideas in transplantation are met with the structure and momentum needed to become lasting innovations — and that patients remain at the heart of every effort.
