UNOS researchers present studies at American Transplant Congress
Top UNOS researchers travel to the 2019 American Transplant Congress (ATC) to bring innovative research and policy expertise to an international scientific forum on transplantation.
Next steps for the first national donor image sharing hub
Phase 1 of the UNOS imaging study pilot concluded successfully in April. Key findings will form the blueprint for future planning.
Annual kidney allocation calculator updates
Reference populations were updated for the kidney donor profile index (KDPI) and estimated post-transplant survival (EPTS) calculators.
Susie Diaz
Our family, knowing something good came from something tragic, has helped us tremendously with our grieving process.
Korinne Ashley Shroyer
Korinne’s parents, Kevin & Kristie Shroyer decided to donate all of Korinne’s organs and anything else that could be used to help others enjoy a better quality of life.
How the UNOS OPO Benchmark Report helps maximize liver offers
Listening to the community, UNOS Research delivers innovative data tools to help OPOs increase organ transplants.
NLRB update: MMaT calculation now based on DSA of transplant hospital
Find updated policy language on the OPTN website. Read the system notice and view the latest updates here.
Liver allocation policy reverted to DSA and regions
Find updated policy language on the OPTN website. Read the system notice and view the latest updates here.
System notice: OPTN liver allocation policy reverted to DSA and regions
On May 23, 2019, OPTN Policy 9 (Allocation of Livers and Liver-Intestines) reverted to use of the donation service area (DSA) and regional distribution boundaries in effect prior to May 14, 2019.
Pre-implementation notice: OPTN liver allocation policy to revert to DSA and regions May 23, 2019
On May 23, 2019, OPTN Policy 9 (Allocation of Livers and Liver-Intestines) will revert to use of the donation service area (DSA) and regional distribution boundaries in effect prior to May 14, 2019.