Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Work group to address OPTN policy relating to HIV-positive organ recovery
Fifteen clinicians and professionals involved in organ donation and transplantation have been named to a work group to consider policies to allow recovery of organs from HIV-positive donors.
Monday, January 1, 0001

Significant changes to pancreas allocation
Resources are available to help educate transplant professionals and patients about the changes.
Monday, January 1, 0001

Officers and board members elected for 2014-2015
First living kidney donor, non-clinician to become President-Elect
Monday, January 1, 0001

Educational guidance recommends early patient referral for kidney transplantation
Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for patients with advanced and end-stage kidney disease, but referring doctors and their patients may not be aware of that.
Monday, January 1, 0001

The Basic Path of Organ Donation
The donation process begins with a decision.
Monday, January 1, 0001

Provide your feedback on liver allocation concepts
A national public forum is planned for September 2014 in Chicago.
Monday, January 1, 0001

Town hall session on the new kidney allocation system
A recording is available of the October 23 event.
Monday, January 1, 0001

Guidance on zika virus
The Disease Transmission Advisory Committee (DTAC) offers information to transplant centers and OPOs in light of recent spread of Zika virus.
Monday, January 1, 0001