TMF 2025 speaker Ankit Mathur on AI in Transplant and OPO Operations

TMF 2025 speaker Ankit Mathur on AI in Transplant and OPO Operations

“By gaining a better understanding of data analytics, predictive data models and AI technologies in organ transplantation, we can foster more thoughtful and informed conversations about the possibilities they offer moving forward.”

Ankit Mathur, MBA, MSIS, Chief Technology Officer at UNOS

What are you presenting on at TMF?

My session will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and organ donation and transplantation. As AI technology evolves, I believe it has the potential to significantly improve how we approach organ allocation. By harnessing its ability to analyze large amounts of data, AI and predictive data models can not only predict outcomes but also run complex algorithms more efficiently and effectively, ultimately improving the entire allocation process and saving more patient lives.

Why do you think this is an important topic for the community?

AI is becoming an integral part of our everyday lives and work. When properly used, these technologies can save lives. As these technologies continue to evolve, it’s crucial to understand them, especially when they are being implemented in life-saving systems. Trust is at the core of this process—it’s not just about having confidence in the technology itself, but also ensuring transparency in how AI systems are developed and how decisions are made.

What are you hoping attendees gain from your session?

I want to challenge attendees to think beyond the current possibilities and envision what’s next for organ allocation and transplantation. While AI is still in its early stages of adoption, it’s already proving to be a powerful tool, and understanding its capabilities is essential. By gaining a deeper understanding of these technologies, particularly in the field of organ transplantation, we can foster more thoughtful and informed conversations about its future potential. If we get it right, we can optimize organ placement, foresee organ failure risks and ultimately allocate more life-saving organs to patients.

This session is sponsored by Statline.

Attend this session and more at TMF 2025

Learn more from Mathur at the 2025 Transplant Management Forum in San Antonio, TX.  Registration is now open.

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