Liver forum presentations, videos available
September 26, 2014
Nearly 20 individuals and panelists gave presentations at the September 16 public forum being held to discuss liver distribution concepts. The slide sets provided by the speakers, as well as video highlights from the forum discussion, are available below. You can access registration information and additional background material on the OPTN website. Liver Forum Video […]
Public forum addresses equity in liver distribution
September 17, 2014
Approximately 400 people attended a public forum held on Sept. 16, 2014 to discuss various concepts to reduce geographic variation in access to liver transplantation.
Public forum addresses equity in liver distribution; resources available on OPTN and UNOS websites
September 17, 2014
In Rosemont, IL, approximately 400 people attended a public forum held on Sept. 16 to discuss various concepts to reduce geographic variation in access to liver transplantation. The opinions and recommendations expressed will help the OPTN/UNOS Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Committee as it continues to assess potential improvements to liver transplant policy. “At this […]
Social Worker Honored with NDM Award for Excellence
June 23, 2014
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) presented Barbara Lee, M.S.W., of Greenville, N.C., the 2014 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence in recognition of her work as a donation champion for more than two decades. The award was presented during UNOS’ June board meeting in the National Donor Memorial at UNOS’ headquarters in Richmond, Va. […]
AST offers transplant professionals webinars and resources
April 17, 2014
The American Society of Transplantation offers live and on-demand education to fit your schedule.
UNOS applauds Congressional passage of HOPE Act
November 13, 2013
Learn more about the congressional study that will explore allowing transplantable organs from HIV-positive donors to be used for HIV-positive candidates.
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