Waiting time adjustment approved for kidney transplant candidates affected by race-based calculation
Previous use of race-based calculations disadvantaged some Black patients by overestimating their kidney function.
7,000 organs tracked with UNOS Organ Tracking Service
30% of all OPOs use the UNOS Organ Tracking Service to monitor organs in transit.
UNOS seeks better air transportation for lifesaving organs
Board Presidents and Interim CEO request meeting with DOT, HRSA, FAA and TSA to find paths for improvement.
UNOS CEO calls for expanded improvements in the organ donation and transplant field
Nonprofit leader acknowledges public concerns and seeks stakeholder collaboration during pivotal moment for the U.S. donation and transplantation community.
United Network for Organ Sharing names new Interim CEO
McBride has served in a variety of senior leadership roles at UNOS, most recently as Chief Operating Officer.
U.S. reaches historic milestone of 1 million transplants
Living It Forward initiative honors donors and recipients, looks toward the next million lifesaving transplants.
Over 5,000 organs tracked with UNOS Organ Tracking Service
26% of all OPOs are now utilizing the UNOS Organ Tracking Service to monitor organs in transit.
Four decades of lifesaving work: the Organ Center turns 40
The F.M. Kirby Foundation Organ Center is celebrating its 40th year of continuous operation without any service interruptions
Implementation notice: Pre-transplant HIV, HBV and HCV testing requirement updated for candidates younger than age 12
Effective July 1, testing no longer required for HIV, HBV and HCV at the time of hospital admission for transplant candidates younger than age 12.
UNOS CEO Brian Shepard to leave organization after a decade of service
Shepard’s bold leadership set UNOS on a firm foundation to advance equity and save more lives in coming years.