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National webinar on Nov.15 for lung transplant professionals on upcoming data collection changes and other insights in lung allocation

National webinar on Nov.15 for lung transplant professionals on upcoming data collection changes and other insights in lung allocation

Oct 24, 2023 | Education, Get involved, Heart/lung, News, Policy changes

A recording will be made available afterward.

Public Comment open from July 27 through Sept. 19, 2023

Public Comment open from July 27 through Sept. 19, 2023

Jul 27, 2023 | Collaborative improvement, Get involved, Histocompatibility, News, OPO, Patient, Patient safety, Policy changes, Transplant hospital

The OPTN is offering 14 items for review.

Webinar to address kidney-after-thoracic safety net, combined kidney-thoracic allocation

Webinar to address kidney-after-thoracic safety net, combined kidney-thoracic allocation

Jul 13, 2023 | Education, Get involved, Heart/lung, Kidney/pancreas, News

The webinar will be recorded and made available for later viewing.

UNOS names 2023 Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award recipient

UNOS names 2023 Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award recipient

Jun 27, 2023 | Get involved, News, Patient

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) has awarded the 2023 Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award to Brittany Clayborne, in recognition of her tireless advocacy on behalf of organ donation and her work to address the mental health needs of transplant recipients.

Webinars to address improvements to MELD, PELD, Status 1A/1B

Webinars to address improvements to MELD, PELD, Status 1A/1B

Jun 5, 2023 | Get involved, Liver/intestine, News, Patient

Webinars will be recorded for later access.

2024-2025 Call for Nominations for OPTN Board of Directors and Committees

2024-2025 Call for Nominations for OPTN Board of Directors and Committees

Jun 2, 2023 | Get involved, Leadership, News

Apply by Sept. 15 to be considered for 2024 vacancies.

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TMF 2025 speaker Laura Butler on Collaborative Leadership in Transplantation

Collaboration between clinical, business and regulatory roles is essential to building transplant programs that prioritize patient care and outcomes. Having lived on both sides of transplant care, I’m passionate about sharing the lessons I’ve learned.

TMF 2025 presenters Geatrakas and Socci on Creating a Healthy Relationship between transplant staff and the C-Suite

"Building strong relationships with the C-suite isn’t a one-time ask; it’s an ongoing partnership that drives success and ultimately benefits the patients we serve.” Sara Geatrakas, MSN, RN, Business & Operations Manager and Clare Socci, BSN, RN, Director, Organ...

TMF 2025 speaker Cathi Murphey on Kidney Paired Donation

Learn more from Murphey at the 2025 Transplant Management Forum in San Antonio, TX. 

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