100 people transplanted thanks to HOPE Act
Thanks to the HOPE Act, 100 organ transplants have been performed for HIV-positive candidates willing to accept organ offers from HIV-positive donors.
2019 DonorNet® imaging study pilot
In January, UNOS will begin a pilot project to enable sharing of donor medical images in DonorNet.® Several OPOs will participate in the pilot, which will run through April. We are partnering with Ambra Health on this pilot.
Recall notice affects Sodium chloride vials
A manufacturer of retail drugs has issued a voluntary recall of a product used in recovery and preparation of donor lungs.
SRTR modeling results available for kidney and pancreas distribution proposal
Committees are developing proposed kidney and pancreas distribution policies to replace current Donation Service Area (DSA) and regional boundaries.
We’ve updated HLA equivalency tables and added new values and other enhancements
On December 7, 2018, we made some additional changes in DonorNet.
OPTN/UNOS Board approves updated liver distribution system
Will reduce geographic disparity, create consistent geographic areas
How we can improve UNOS systems to make things easier for you?
Transplant and donation professionals, we know that you perform many roles as you go about your busy day. If you are known as a “problem solver” or “efficiency expert,” we’d like to hear from you. Even better, join us for a UNOS innovation event. We are looking for...Three years of HOPE
Three years after the implementation of the HIV Organ Policy Equity Act (the HOPE Act), transplant opportunities for HIV-positive candidates willing to accept organ offers from HIV-positive donors continue to rise. Transplants allocated through the HOPE Act have more...
Jill, liver recipient
As a baby, Jill Nolan had two liver transplants. This is her story.
Committee defines key drivers of system performance
Public meeting planned for March