What will you be presenting at TMF?
I will be giving an overview of kidney paired donation (KPD) and sharing how programs can set up successful KPD programs. We did our first paired exchange back in 2008 and now we are the largest single center KPD program in the country. I will be talking about everything from what are favorable pairs, to deciding what database to use.
What led you to take an interest in this topic specifically?
I’ve been in transplant for over 40 years and KPD is one of the most rewarding programs I’ve had the privilege to be a part of. When we first started our program, our motto was “We don’t say no, we say yes.” It’s incredibly fulfilling to help people who struggle to find matches or face long waits for transplants.
Seeing patients regain their health and return to being productive members of society—whether they’re no longer on dialysis or can finally walk across the room after battling congestive heart failure—is truly inspiring.
Why do you think it’s important to learn about this topic as a community?
It’s important for the community to know that there are underutilized resources available to start your own or join KPD programs. With enough pairs, you could exchange within your region, and I would love to see regional KPD programs in the future.
Attend this session and more at TMF 2025
Learn more from Murphey at the 2025 Transplant Management Forum in San Antonio, TX. Registration is now open.
