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Read the latest news releases and articles from the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network below:
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AJT article analyzes adult heart allocation policy
Transplants increased for medically urgent; minimal impact on waitlist mortality and post-transplant survival.
Thursday, July 2, 2020 -
Thoracic Transplantation Committee dissolved effective July 1, 2020
The OPTN Heart Transplantation Committee and Lung Transplantation Committee are now in place.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 -
Project to review regional structure and process begins
The OPTN wants your input on the regional structure and process. Please submit your input today.
Monday, June 29, 2020 -
Report assesses effect of actions relating to COVID-19
OPTN Board of Directors briefed on data at June 7 meeting.
Friday, June 26, 2020 -
OPTN research in focus at American Transplant Congress
Research presented at virtual meeting.
Thursday, June 25, 2020 -
Call for Nominations for OPTN Ad Hoc Disease Transmission Advisory Committee
Transplant hepatologist sought for term beginning July 1.
Thursday, June 11, 2020 -
Additional provisions adopted to upcoming kidney, pancreas distribution system
Refinements to kidney and pancreas policy to be adopted with new policy approved in December 2019.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 -
Two-month monitoring report available for liver distribution
Donation and transplant activity being tracked on an ongoing basis.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 -
Bio form updated for volunteering for board or committee service
Form is customized to the user’s experience and interest.
Thursday, May 14, 2020 -
Call for nominations for OPTN Heart Committee and Lung Committee
The OPTN Board of Directors has voted to dissolve the Thoracic Organ Transplantation Committee and create two new OPTN committees in its place. Nomination period closes March 25, 2020.
Friday, March 13, 2020