Recovery and Preservation
RAP COP represents and serves scientists interested in ex vivo organ and tissue preservation through advocacy, support, and development of activities that will advance the preservation of organs and tissues in the field of transplant.
AST members can join RAP COP.
What We’re Working on Now
Member Engagement
Provide opportunities for members to get involved, including inviting members to Executive Committee meetings and publicizing volunteer opportunities through workgroups.
Education
Develop educational materials on topics including recovery and preservation, profusion, and NRP. Collaborate with other COPs when appropriate.
RAP COP Rising Star Grant
Offer two grants to ATC for trainees presenting abstracts on recovery and preservation at the ATC.
Specialty Resources
Contact the RAP COP
Staff Liaison | Olivia Snow
If you have questions related to the Recovery and Preservation Community of Practice, please contact Olivia Snow.
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EMAIL:
osnow@myAST.org
2024-2025 Executive Committee Executive Committee
Jorge Mallea, MD
Chair
Term ending: 2025
Critical Care Specialist, Pulmonologist
Mayo Clinic
Paulo Martins, MD PhD FAST
Co-Chair
Term ending: 2025
Associate Professor in Transplant Surgery
University of Massachusetts
Heidi Yeh, MD
Past Chair
Term ending: 2025
Surgical Director, Pediatric Transplant
Massachusetts General Hospital
Danielle Haakinson, MD
Member-at-Large
Term ending: 2025
Assistant Professor of Surgery
University of Michigan Transplant Center
Alban Longchamp, MD PhD
Member-at-Large
Term ending: 2026
Fellow
Massachusetts General Hospital
Charles Strom, MD
Member-at-Large
Term ending: 2025
Surgical Director
New England Donor Services
Rohil Jain, PhD
Early Career Member
Term ending: 2025
Research Fellow
Massachusetts General Hospital