• Application period is open for second cohort of COIIN pilot
  Monday, May 1, 2017
  Kidney programs can apply through May 31.
  

• Recap of recently approved and upcoming policy changes
  Tuesday, April 11, 2017
  Access updated policy document reflecting changes from recently implemented proposals. Be prepared for other policy changes coming June 1.
  

• Applications coming in May for second cohort of COIIN pilot
  Saturday, April 8, 2017
  The application process will open May 1 for kidney transplant programs interested in participating in the next phase.
  

• Instruction available on extra vessels handling and storage
  Tuesday, March 28, 2017
  Access an e-learning module to review OPTN policy requirements for extra vessel recovery, storage and transplant.
  

• Special public comment period begins March 27 for guidance document
  Saturday, March 25, 2017
  Document addresses communication with patients regarding increased risk donors; April 4 webinar recording is available.
  

• 2017 board members and committee leadership named
  Tuesday, March 7, 2017
  Members of the national organ donation and transplantation community have elected 17 members to the board.
  

• FDA Alert Addresses Potentially Contaminated SPS-1 Static Preservation Solution
  Sunday, March 5, 2017
  Read FDA's most recent update published on March 9, 2017.
  

• Statement from Stuart Sweet about liver distribution discussion
  Thursday, March 2, 2017
  Stuart Sweet, M.D., Ph.D., is President of the OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors.
  

• Most recent update (Jan. 29) on the bacterial contamination of SPS-1
  Thursday, January 26, 2017
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an additional Epi-X update regarding reports of potentially contaminated organ preservation solution. This is an update to information posted on January 12.
  

• Public comment open January 23 2017
  Monday, January 23, 2017
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