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TMF 2024 Heckenkemper Award Winner: Nancy Metzler honored

“We have the unique privilege as transplant administrators to support our team as they turn a tragedy into a miracle.” Nancy Metzler The Annual Heckenkemper Leader in Transplant Administration / Quality Award (also known as the Heckenkemper Award) is given each year at the UNOS Transplant Management Forum (TMF) to an individual who has made […]


2023 more than 10,000 liver transplants performed

A decade of record increases in liver transplant

10,660 liver transplants, the most ever in a year.


60K transplants by 2026 with an arrow in the bullseye of the zero

OPTN Task Force sets goal of achieving 60K transplants by 2026

The OPTN Expeditious Task Force embarks on ambitious project to save more lives, increase efficiency


Four photos of transplant recipients celebrating life. With "I love my donor" doodle.

2023: a year of more lives saved

Celebrating memories made and milestones reached, thanks to the gift of life.


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President Biden signs Securing the U.S. OPTN Act

President signs new law increasing competition for OPTN contract

We are committed to working with HRSA, Congress, the wider donation and transplantation community and other stakeholders to ensure the best possible system for patients, donors and their families.


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