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Now open: 2022 UNOS member survey

Now open: 2022 UNOS member survey

Jun 3, 2022 | Get involved, Histocompatibility, News, OPO, Transplant hospital

UNOS is offering members an opportunity to give valuable feedback to help shape the future of organ donation and transplant.

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.

Public comment open from Jan. 27 through March 23, 2022

Public comment open from Jan. 27 through March 23, 2022

Jan 27, 2022 | Get involved, News

The winter 2022 public comment cycle opened Jan. 27 and closes March 23.

2021 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence winner announced

2021 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence winner announced

Jun 15, 2021 | Get involved, News, Patient

Jon Lee, living kidney donor, has been awarded the 2021 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence.

2022-2023 Call for Nominations for OPTN Board of Directors and Committees

2022-2023 Call for Nominations for OPTN Board of Directors and Committees

Jun 1, 2021 | Get involved, News

Apply by September 30 to be considered for 2022 vacancies.

UNOS announces 2020 national donor memorial award winner

UNOS announces 2020 national donor memorial award winner

Jun 12, 2020 | Get involved, News, Patient

Tireless advocates for organ donation, the Robinsons most defining initiative, the Love Rocks movement, honors their daughters’ lives.

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