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Four decades of lifesaving work: the Organ Center turns 40

Four decades of lifesaving work: the Organ Center turns 40

Jul 15, 2022 | In Focus, News, OPO, Transplant hospital, UNOS in the news

The F.M. Kirby Foundation Organ Center is celebrating its 40th year of continuous operation without any service interruptions

UNOS CEO Brian Shepard to leave organization after a decade of service

UNOS CEO Brian Shepard to leave organization after a decade of service

Jun 28, 2022 | Leadership, News, UNOS in the news

Shepard’s bold leadership set UNOS on a firm foundation to advance equity and save more lives in coming years.

A lasting legacy: Lisa Schaffner honored posthumously with newly renamed award

A lasting legacy: Lisa Schaffner honored posthumously with newly renamed award

Jun 28, 2022 | Leadership, News, OPO, Transplant hospital, UNOS in the news

The late UNOS director of public communications helped establish an award recognizing advocates in 2010. Now, the same award has been renamed to honor its very first champion.

UNOS researchers present studies at 2022 American Transplant Congress

UNOS researchers present studies at 2022 American Transplant Congress

Jun 14, 2022 | Histocompatibility, News, OPO, Research, Transplant hospital, UNOS in the news

Meeting held in Boston June 4-8.

UNOS named top workplace for 8th consecutive year by Richmond Times-Dispatch

UNOS named top workplace for 8th consecutive year by Richmond Times-Dispatch

Jun 18, 2021 | News, UNOS in the news

More than 12,000 area employees provided survey responses on topics ranging from workplace environment and benefits to company leadership and community involvement.

UNOS in the news: Editorial boards weigh in on OPO final rule, urge collaboration

UNOS in the news: Editorial boards weigh in on OPO final rule, urge collaboration

Mar 26, 2021 | News, UNOS in the news

Support for the Biden administration’s decision to postpone and review the changes.

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Tales from the OR and how Congress can help

UNOS Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrew Klein shares first-hand experiences as a liver transplant surgeon, and how Congressional action can help strengthen the system.

Waitlist deaths decrease under UNOS’ operation of nation’s organ system

The average number of people dying per day waiting for a transplant has dropped under UNOS’ operation of the U.S. organ donation and transplant system.

TMF 2025 speaker Ankit Mathur on AI in Transplant and OPO Operations

By gaining a better understanding of data analytics, predictive data models and AI technologies in organ transplantation, we can foster more thoughtful and informed conversations about the possibilities they offer moving forward.

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