COVID-19 update: June 17, 2021
June 17, 2021
COVID-19 action regarding non-dialysis kidney candidate listing to sunset Sept. 1 and reminders on recent or coming changes
HLA equivalency table updates and addition of DPB1 epitopes now in effect
June 17, 2021
The changes to the equivalency tables are intended to reflect changes in HLA typing practice and improve organ allocation.
National Heart Review Board for Pediatrics is now live
June 15, 2021
The NHRB was created to improve quality and consistency in evaluation of exceptions for pediatric heart candidates.
2021 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence winner announced
June 15, 2021
Jon Lee, living kidney donor, has been awarded the 2021 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence.
Transplant administrators: 2020 staffing survey still open, results will be available in fall of 2021
June 11, 2021
Survey contributors will be able to view and analyze their data alongside aggregated data from across the country.
OPOs and transplant hospitals can now track organs in transit
June 8, 2021
The UNOS Organ Tracking Service provides peace of mind for organ donor families, OPOs and transplant hospitals.
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