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UNOS CEO Brian Shepard to leave organization after a decade of service

UNOS CEO Brian Shepard to leave organization after a decade of service

Jun 28, 2022 | Leadership, News, UNOS in the news

Shepard’s bold leadership set UNOS on a firm foundation to advance equity and save more lives in coming years.

A lasting legacy: Lisa Schaffner honored posthumously with newly renamed award

A lasting legacy: Lisa Schaffner honored posthumously with newly renamed award

Jun 28, 2022 | Leadership, News, OPO, Transplant hospital, UNOS in the news

The late UNOS director of public communications helped establish an award recognizing advocates in 2010. Now, the same award has been renamed to honor its very first champion.

In Memoriam: Pono Shim

In Memoriam: Pono Shim

Apr 11, 2022 | Leadership, News

He is widely honored for his service and compassion.

HRSA releases Request for Information for market research to support the next OPTN contract

HRSA releases Request for Information for market research to support the next OPTN contract

Apr 8, 2022 | Leadership, News

Responses due by May 9, 2022.

New board members elected 2022

New board members elected 2022

Jan 27, 2022 | Get involved, Leadership, News

New Board members begin their terms July 1.

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Organ donor hospitals and transplant hospitals –how do they differ?

Donor hospitals are not subject to OPTN policies but transplant hospitals are. So who’s responsible for overseeing donor hospitals?

Organs shouldn’t be transported in airline cargo. Here’s why.

Federal regulations don’t prevent unaccompanied organs from flying above the wing – yet they’re being transported as cargo. The government agrees it can improve its communications to airlines and airports to clarify this.

How UNOS uses data to help transplant programs improve

UNOS uses the same process for data requests from the OPTN as any other entity and can provide aggregated, limited or patient-level information about a variety of subjects due to our deep knowledge and understanding based on decades of experience.

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