Pediatric Transplantation Committee
The Pediatric Transplantation Committee considers the unique medical, scientific, and ethical issues relating to organ procurement, allocation, and transplantation for pediatric patients. These issues include: pre- and postoperative care, expeditious transplantation of children, and the specific medical, social, and psychological needs of children. The Committee considers the broad implications of such issues and deals with these specific issues or situations as needed. The goal of the committee's work is to develop evidence-based policies aimed at fostering pediatric candidate access to transplantation and good outcomes for patients (including waiting candidates and living donors) involved in pediatric transplantation.
Current Projects
Board approved and pending implementation
Implemented
Chair
- Dr. Rachel M Engen
- University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Vice Chair
- Dr. Neha Bansal
- Mount Sinai Medical Center
| Members | Organization | Position | End Term Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlhey Ambroise | LifeGift Organ Donation Center | At Large | 6/30/2028 |
| Dr. Meelie A DebRoy | Westchester Medical Center | At Large | 6/30/2026 |
| Katrina Fields | General Public Region 11 | Region 10 Representative | 6/30/2026 |
| Dr. Ryan T Fischer | Children's Mercy Hospital | Region 8 Representative | 6/30/2027 |
| Dr. Namrata Jain | Hackensack University Medical Center | At Large | 6/30/2026 |
| Dr. Sonya Kirmani | University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics | Region 7 Representative | 6/30/2027 |
| Jill McCardel | GPM Jill Brown | At Large | 6/30/2026 |
| Melissa L McQueen | Transplant Families | Region 5 Representative | 6/30/2028 |
| Ms. JoAnn A Morey | Boston Children's Hospital | Region 1 Representative | 6/30/2027 |
| Dr. Emily R Perito | UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay | Ex Officio | 6/30/2026 |
| Dr. Reem H Raafat | Memorial Regional Hospital | Region 3 Representative | 6/30/2026 |
| Dr. Daniel Ranch | University Hospital, University of Texas Health Science Center | Region 4 Representative | 6/30/2026 |
| Dr. Jennifer M Vittorio | NYU Langone Health | Region 9 Representative | 6/30/2026 |
| Dr. Gonzalo A Wallis | Carolinas Medical Center | Region 11 Representative | 6/30/2026 |
| Dr. Shawn West | UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh | At Large | 6/30/2028 |
| Dr. Aaron Wightman | Seattle Children's Hospital | Region 6 Representative | 6/30/2027 |
| Dr. Carol Wittlieb-Weber | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Region 2 Representative | 6/30/2026 |
- May 22, 2025 Pediatric (PDF - 167 K)
- April 3, 2025 Lost to Follow-Up & Transfers Workgroup (PDF - 165 K)
- March 27, 2025 Pediatric (PDF 139 K)
- March 6, 2025 Pediatric (PDF - 400 K)
- February 27, 2025 Pediatric (PDF - 166 K)
- January 23, 2025 Pediatric (PDF - 167 K)
- November 21, 2024 Pediatric (PDF - 179 K)
- October 24, 2024 Pediatric (PDF - 132 K)
- September 17, 2024 Pediatric (PDF - 127 K)
- August 22, 2024 Pediatric (PDF - 135 K)
- July 25, 2024 Pediatric (PDF - 107 K)
- June 26, 2024 Pediatric (PDF - 141 K)
- May 15, 2024 Pediatric (PDF - 178 K)
- April 14, 2024 Pediatric (PDF - 150 K)
- March 13, 2024 Pediatric (PDF - 179 K)
- February 2, 2024 Pediatric (PDF - 276 K)
- January 16, 2024 Pediatric (PDF - 173 K)
- December 13, 2023 Pediatric (PDF - 122 K)
- November 15, 2023 Pediatric (PDF - 146 K)
- October 18, 2023 Pediatric (PDF - 120 K)
- September 20, 2023 Pediatric (PDF - 119 K)
- August 18, 2023 Pediatric (PDF - 250 K)
- July 12, 2023 Pediatric (PDF - 150 K)
- June 21, 2023 Pediatric (PDF - 167 K)
- May 17, 2023 Pediatric (PDF - 156 K)
- April 19, 2023 Pediatric (PDF - 160 K)
- March 15, 2023 Pediatric (PDF - 177 K)
- February 15, 2023 Pediatric (PDF - 171 K)
- January 30, 2023 Pediatric (PDF - 194 K)
Report to the Board of Directors
- June 2016: Pediatric Update on ER Exceptions (PDF - 325 K)
For historical versions of OPTN documents, please contact PCRACRequest@unos.org.