Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Report identifies transplant trends for 2004
The number of organ transplants and transplant survival rates are increasing while the demand continues to grow.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005

Memorandum addresses living donor solicitation
Recent publicity has called to question the appropriateness of public solicitation for live donor organs for transplantation.
Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Board approves policies to benefit children who need livers, kidneys
The new policies restructure the way pediatric candidates are considered for kidney and liver organ offers.
Friday, November 19, 2004

Board opposes solicitation for deceased organ donation
"Organ donation is a gift, not a transaction," said OPTN/UNOS President Robert Metzger, M.D.
Friday, November 19, 2004

Board approves policy to increase liver transplant benefit
The board took action at its June 2004 meeting.
Thursday, June 24, 2004

Special announcement from HRSA regarding West Nile Virus
Immunocompromised individuals may be at greater risk for severe disease.
Friday, January 9, 2004

Board approves pilot study on access to kidney transplants among minority and disadvantaged candidates
The study is intended to improve transplant access among ethnic minorities and disadvantaged people on dialysis.
Friday, November 21, 2003

Collaboration announced to increase donation among minorities
Former NBA star Sean Elliott announced a national education campaign to promote organ donation among U.S. minority communities.
Friday, September 26, 2003

New technology allows electronic sharing of donor information
DonorNet facilitates organ placement and acceptance by providing secure, convenient and flexible donor information to transplant center personnel.
Wednesday, August 27, 2003

UNOS continues to review transplant error
We are reviewing the mismatched transplant and gathering facts from all members involved in the case.
Wednesday, March 5, 2003