The OPTN Kidney Transplantation and Pancreas Transplantation Committees, following consideration of extensive public comment, will advance updated allocation proposals to the OPTN Board of Directors for consideration at its December 3 meeting.
We plan to make changes to the KPD system to improve the way it prioritizes candidate-donor matches, especially for hard-to-match pairs.
Are you adept at using the TransNet application but want to learn more? Attend UNOS’ free onsite training, Dec. 11-12, 2019, and become a super user.
Thank you to everyone who submitted public comment on the OPTN Kidney Transplantation and Pancreas Transplantation Committees’ proposals to remove Donation Service Area (DSA) and OPTN Regional boundaries from allocation policies.
Why reporters should visit organ procurement organizations. A call to action from Alexandra K. Glazier, President and CEO of New England Donor Services
We are making numerous changes related to Extra Vessels beginning this summer. Be aware of these changes so you can take appropriate action.
My mother was the most exuberant, generous and positive person. She was a friend to everyone. Her motto was live life to the fullest–“while I am here, I will live”.
The OPTN Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Committee seeks public comment beginning October 15, 2019, on a proposed change to a closed variance for allocation of the second segment of split livers.
You may be approached by unauthorized, unaffiliated housing providers that will offer you reduced rates and fraudulent hotel rooms. They are not calling on behalf of UNOS, please exercise extreme caution if you are contacted by one of these companies
We are compiling data gathered during the pilot.