WILLIAM LIN

Medical graduate with U.S. clinical experience in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Primary Care Sports Medicine. Focused on comprehensive primary care, preventive medicine, patient-centered communication, and longitudinal care across diverse patient populations. Experienced in clinical reasoning, chronic disease management, musculoskeletal evaluation, and office-based procedures. Translational research experience in pancreatic islet transplantation, with peer-reviewed publications and national presentations. Seeking Family Medicine residency training to develop broad clinical and procedural expertise, with a particular interest in primary care and sports medicine.

Selected Peer-Reviewed Publication

• Gondek S, Ogledzinski M, Lin W, et al. Persistence of long-term insulin independence after islet transplantation and two subsequent pregnancies. European Journal of Translational and Clinical Medicine. 2023;6(1):9-13.

Selected Oral Presentations

• Lin W, Ogledzinski M, Gondek S, et al. Preservation of Islet Graft Function and Blood Glucose Control after Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation in Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis and Intractable Pain: 9-Year Follow-Up. American Diabetes Association 83rd Scientific Sessions. San Diego, CA; June 2023.
• Lin W, Ogledzinski M, Gondek S, et al. Timing of Anti-Thymocyte Globulin Infusion Affects Islet Engraftment after Intraportal Allotransplantation in Patients with T1DM. International Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Association. San Diego, CA; October 2023.
• Lin W, Ogledzinski M, Gondek S, et al. Insulin Independence after Intraportal Islet Transplantation in Patients with Kidney Allograft and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. International Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Association. San Diego, CA; October 2023.
• Ogledzinski M, Lin W, Gondek S, Milejczyk K, Juengel B, Potter L, Bachul PJ, Basto L, Perea L, Wang LJ, Tibudan M, Barth R, Fung J, Witkowski P. Peri-operative Reparixin Therapy Resulted in 50% 5-Year Insulin Independence Rate: The University of Chicago Experience. Charles B. Huggins 30th Annual Research Symposium. Chicago, IL; March 2023.

Selected Poster Presentations

• Lin W, Ogledzinski M, Gondek S, et al. Timing of Anti-Thymocyte Globulin Infusion Affects Islet Engraftment after Intraportal Allotransplantation in Patients with T1DM. International Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Association. San Diego, CA; October 2023.
• Lin W, Ogledzinski M, Gondek S, et al. Insulin Independence after Intraportal Islet Transplantation in Patients with Kidney Allograft and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. International Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Association. San Diego, CA; October 2023.
• Lin W, Ogledzinski M, Gondek S, et al. Preservation of Islet Graft Function and Blood Glucose Control after Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation in Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis and Intractable Pain: 9-Year Follow-Up. American Diabetes Association 83rd Scientific Sessions. San Diego, CA; June 2023.

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO – PIOTR WITKOWSKI LABORATORY | Chicago, Illinois

Islet Cell Transplantation | October 2022 – March 2024

• Conducted translational research focused on pancreatic islet transplantation for patients with type 1 diabetes.
• Performed laboratory procedures for islet isolation and purification and investigated strategies to improve transplantation outcomes.
• Troubleshot purification processes to improve consistency and islet yield.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary research teams and contributed to peer-reviewed publications and national presentations.
• Authored or co-authored multiple abstracts and presentations at national meetings, including the American Diabetes Association and International Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Association.

• Lin W, Ogledzinski M, Gondek S, et al. Preservation of Islet Graft Function and Blood Glucose Control after Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation in Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis and Intractable Pain: 9-Year Follow-Up. American Diabetes Association 83rd Scientific Sessions; San Diego, CA; June 2023.
• Lin W, Ogledzinski M, Gondek S, et al. Timing of Anti-Thymocyte Globulin Infusion Affects Islet Engraftment after Intraportal Allotransplantation in Patients with T1 DM. International Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Association; San Diego, CA; October 2023.
• Ogledzinski M, Lin W, Gondek S, et al. Insulin Independence after Intraportal Islet Transplantation in Patients with Kidney Allograft and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. International Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Association; San Diego, CA; October 2023.
• Ogledzinski M, Gondek S, Lin W, et al. Peri-operative Reparixin Therapy Resulted in 50% 5-Year Insulin Independence Rate: The University of Chicago Experience. Charles B. Huggins 30th Annual Research Symposium; Chicago, IL; March 2023.
• Lin W, Gondek M, Tomecki J, et al. Pain and Blood Glucose Control after Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Autotransplantation in Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis: 9-Year Follow-Up. 4th Polish American Young Medical Summit; Chicago, IL; October 2023.
• Lin W, Ogledzinski M, Gondek S, et al. Results of the Islet After Kidney Transplantation in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes and Problematic Hypoglycemia. Charles B. Huggins 30th Annual Research Symposium; Chicago, IL; March 2023.
• Lin W, Ogledzinski M, Gondek S, et al. Islet Allotransplantation into Pre-vascularized Sernova Cell Pouch – Results from the First Cohort at the University of Chicago. Charles B. Huggins 30th Annual Research Symposium; Chicago, IL; March 2023.
• Gondek S, Lin W, et al. Autotransplantation Allows for the Preservation of Islet Graft Function and Blood Glucose Control after Total Pancreatectomy in Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis and Intractable Pain: 9-Year Follow-Up. Charles B. Huggins 30th Annual Research Symposium; Chicago, IL; March 2023.
• Lin W, Ogledzinski M, et al. Utility of Plasmapheresis and Intensified Immunosuppressive Therapy for de novo HLA Antibodies in Patients after Pancreatic Islet Transplantation: The University of Chicago Experience. 4th Polish American Young Medical Summit; Chicago, IL; October 2023.
• Lin W, et al. Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation in Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis and Intractable Pain: 8-Year Follow-Up. 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Pancreatic Association; Orlando, FL; November 2022.

• Pinnacle Bank Championship – Korn Ferry Tour, MEDICAL VOLUNTEER, Omaha, Nebraska, 2026-08, Worked alongside a sports medicine physician as part of a mobile medical response team. Responded to medical concerns throughout the golf course, obtained vital signs, assisted with on-site assessment and first aid, and supported patient transport for further evaluation.
• EPSU Ponglish Club – Ukrainian Donation Drive, VOLUNTEER, Poznan, Poland, 2022-02, 2022-03, Coordinated a campus donation drive supporting Ukrainian refugees. Organized donation drop-off sites, collection and sorting of supplies, and transportation of donations for distribution to refugees.

University of Chicago 

Academic Excellence Certificate for Outstanding Work in Pancreatic Islet Transplant Medicine | March 2024 

Outstanding Poster Session Oral Presentation Charles B. Huggins 30th Annual Research Symposium | March 2023

• American Medical Society of Sports Medicine (AMSSM) | Member
• American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) | Member
• FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine | September 2026

Recreational basketball, espresso & Coffee, cooking, exploring cities through local neighborhoods and food