Sarah Casalinova is the Research Practice Manager within the Department of Surgery at Duke University Medical Center with more than a decade of research experience at Duke and extensive involvement in cardiothoracic surgery, transplantation, and investigational device trials. She oversees complex clinical research operations with expertise in clinical trial management, transplant research, and multidisciplinary program leadership. Her work has also included supporting the integration and operational oversight of innovative transplant technologies and organ preservation devices as they transition from clinical trial evaluation into commercial clinical use.
In addition to her work in clinical research, Sarah serves on the board of Taylor’s Gift Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate grief support and meaningful aftercare services for organ donor families and donor families in spirit. The foundation provides structured grief support to help families navigate loss while honoring the lasting legacy of organ donation.
Sarah is passionate about advancing transplant innovation, supporting donor and recipient communities, and fostering collaboration across healthcare, research, and advocacy organizations.
