U.S. leads world in rates of deceased donors, key transplant categories
International data ranks U.S. highest in rates of deceased donors and kidney, liver and lung transplants.
HOPE Act impact continues at five-year milestone
More than 220 transplants have been performed to date through the HOPE Act.
Using registries to improve outcomes and transplant management
UNOS builds and hosts registries enabling OPOs and transplant centers to address issues such as treatment, payment, quality improvement, benchmarking and clinical research.
OPO testing of deceased donors for COVID-19 ensures patient safety
Recent report shows 100 percent COVID-19 donor testing by OPOs.
Center effects greatly affect kidney access disparity
Research shows center effects are the top driver of kidney access disparities, but DSA effects still remain
Using machine learning to improve kidney allocation rates
Carlos Martinez and Andrew Placona were among more than two dozen UNOS researchers to present at the 2020 American Transplant Congress.