Data in Focus: Transplants continue under HOPE Act
Implemented in November 2015, the act allows research on transplantation of organs from donors identified as HIV-positive into HIV-positive candidates.
Implemented in November 2015, the act allows research on transplantation of organs from donors identified as HIV-positive into HIV-positive candidates.
UNOS researchers developed a methodology for quantifying how OPTN allocation policy is meeting the needs of transplant candidates. The first Equity in Access report (available on the OPTN website) studies the effects of the kidney allocation system (KAS) on recipients of deceased donor kidneys.
UNOS staff researchers recently developed a new data report to measure how the OPTN system for allocating deceased donor kidneys is meeting the needs of transplant candidates.
UNOS staff members authored and will present several studies at the American Transplant Congress (ATC), held April 29 through May 3 at McCormick Place – Lakeside Center in Chicago. In addition, UNOS’ chief medical officer will deliver an invited presentation.
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) staff members authored and will present several studies at the 2017 American Transplant Congress (ATC).
Find out which research projects have been funded under DoT’s grant programs.