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TMF 2024 Heckenkemper Award Winner: Nancy Metzler honored

TMF 2024 Heckenkemper Award Winner: Nancy Metzler honored

Jun 6, 2024 | Education, Get involved, News

“We have the unique privilege as transplant administrators to support our team as they turn a tragedy into a miracle.” Nancy Metzler The Annual Heckenkemper Leader in Transplant Administration / Quality Award (also known as the Heckenkemper Award) is given...
UNOS welcomes new chief legal officer

UNOS welcomes new chief legal officer

May 31, 2024 | Releases

Elizabeth “Emy” Trende joins as general counsel overseeing legal strategy

UNOS applauds passage of FAA reauthorization bill

UNOS applauds passage of FAA reauthorization bill

May 15, 2024 | Releases

Workgroup to review organs transported via commercial flights

UNOS applauds passage of FAA reauthorization bill

UNOS statement on OPTN requests for proposals

May 3, 2024 | Releases

UNOS CEO statement on the OPTN request for proposals issued on May 2, 2024

UNOS unveils new artwork honoring organ donors and recipients

UNOS unveils new artwork honoring organ donors and recipients

Apr 19, 2024 | Releases

The mural by acclaimed artist Hamilton Glass recognizes the far-reaching impact of organ donation and pays tribute to organ donors

UNOS applauds passage of FAA reauthorization bill

Virginia General Assembly commends UNOS

Apr 17, 2024 | Releases

A commending resolution honors UNOS’ 40th anniversary and the contributions it’s made to the organ donation and transplant system

UNOS welcomes new chief legal officer

UNOS adds leading U.S. technology expert to executive leadership team

Apr 9, 2024 | Releases

UNOS named Ankit Mathur its new chief technology officer.

UNOS applauds passage of FAA reauthorization bill

UNOS and HRSA agree on new short-term OPTN contract

Mar 29, 2024 | Releases

Contract goes into effect March 30, 2024, the day after the current contract concludes

UNOS welcomes new seven-member board of directors

UNOS welcomes new seven-member board of directors

Mar 12, 2024 | Releases

New seven-person UNOS Board will be independent of OPTN Board March 30

UNOS applauds passage of FAA reauthorization bill

UNOS applauds president’s FY2025 budget request

Mar 11, 2024 | Releases

Statement applauding President Biden’s budget proposal which includes $67 million to fund HRSA’s OPTN Modernization Initiative

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