United for UNOS
United for UNOS is a movement encouraging the community to unite in support of organ donation and transplantation, and increase awareness of UNOS’ central role in making it possible.
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In the community
As a nonprofit organization, serving the community is at the core of the UNOS mission. In keeping with this commitment, UNOS participates in events, exhibits and presentations in our hometown and across the country. UNOS is active in the state and national health community, and collaborates with organizations across the country to reach thousands of individuals and families through exhibits at health fairs and business expos, community and sporting events and schools and universities. Staff and volunteers speak and distribute brochures and materials that educate and inspire family conversation.
In Memoriam: Margo L. Akerman
UNOS commemorates Margo Akerman for her tireless commitment to advocate for transplant candidates and recipients and to educate the public about the need for and benefits of transplantation. Following years of work as a writer and editor (including service in the U.S....
New UNOS Connect resources for donation and transplant professionals
A new online learning series focuses on three of the most highly-utilized tools in the data services portal in UNet℠.
Annual kidney allocation calculator updates
KDPI and EPTS calculator changes effective May 27, 2020.
UPDATE: Randomized trial of mild hypothermia and machine perfusion in deceased organ donors
“A Randomized Trial of Mild Hypothermia and Machine Perfusion in Deceased Organ Donors for Protection against Delayed Graft Function in Kidney Transplant Recipients” is a study in brain dead organ donors.
Implementation notice: Extension of HOPE Act participation to all organ types
Solid organ transplants of any organ type may now be performed under the terms of the HIV Organ Policy Equity Act.