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UNOS release: Kidney

New policy aims to speed kidney acceptance rates, increase transplants

The OPTN Board of Directors unanimously approved a new policy that will help more patients receive a lifesaving kidney transplant by getting the right organ to the right patient faster.


Board of Directors

New UNOS board officers begin service July 1

UNOS welcomes 19 new members to its 42-member Board of Directors, who will begin their term on July 1, 2023.


Healthcare provider wearing personal protective equipment while using mobile device. Background of 4 different measurement rulers running across width of image.

Augmented reality app aims to produce better images of donor organs

Proof-of-concept phase is exploring how this new tool could address a community need and increase organ utilization


Leadership news

Maureen McBride named CEO of UNOS

Interim CEO chosen to lead transplant organization through time of change, opportunity


Dr. Marie Budev, OPTN Lung Transplantation Committee Chair, in studio with abstract background

New policy to allocate donor lungs takes effect

Approach uses the new continuous distribution framework to save more lives.


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