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UNOS researchers discover a new way to predict kidney utilization rates

UNOS researchers discover a new way to predict kidney utilization rates

Jan 7, 2020 | Innovation, Innovation feature, News, Research

UNOS data science manager used natural language processing (NLP) to improve kidney utilization. Learn more about organ placement discoveries.

New study reveals variations in risk among living kidney donors

New study reveals variations in risk among living kidney donors

Nov 26, 2019 | In Focus, Kidney/pancreas, News, Research

Research shows family patterns affecting risk can predict whether a living donor will develop end-stage renal disease decades after donating a kidney to a related recipient.

RUM report tool expanded to include pancreas data

RUM report tool expanded to include pancreas data

Nov 11, 2019 | Education, Kidney/pancreas, News, OPO, Research, UNet℠ system changes

The addition of pancreas data was based on community feedback. UNOS researchers continue to develop new tools to assist members in their work to increase transplants.

Reducing unwanted organ offers

Reducing unwanted organ offers

Jul 8, 2019 | Innovation, News, Research

A new UNOS pilot project tests ways to avoid unwanted offers, speed up organ allocation and transplant more organs.

UNOS researchers present studies at American Transplant Congress

UNOS researchers present studies at American Transplant Congress

May 31, 2019 | News, Research

Top UNOS researchers travel to the 2019 American Transplant Congress (ATC) to bring innovative research and policy expertise to an international scientific forum on transplantation.

Senior UNOS Researchers leading interactive data session at TMF

Senior UNOS Researchers leading interactive data session at TMF

May 16, 2019 | Education, News, Research

UNOS Principal Data Analyst Sarah Taranto and Manager of Research Science Amber Wilk share tips to maximize data tools

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