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 | Raffaella Troiano
If you have questions related to the Recovery and Preservation Community of Practice, please contact Raffaella Troiano.
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EMAIL:
rtroiano@myAST.org
2025-2026 Executive Committee
Paulo Martins, MD PhD FAST
Chair
Term ending: 2027
Associate Professor in Transplant Surgery
University of Massachusetts
Charles Strom, MD
Co-Chair
Term ending: 2027
Surgical Director
New England Donor Services
Jorge Mallea, MD
Past Chair
Term ending: 2027
Critical Care Specialist, Pulmonologist
Mayo Clinic
Alban Longchamp, MD PhD
Member-at-Large
Term ending: 2026
Fellow
Massachusetts General Hospital
Aleah Brubaker, MD PhD
Member-at-Large
Term ending: 2027
Assistant Professor of Surgery
University of California San Diego
Jennifer Philip, MD
Member-at-Large
Term ending: 2027
Assistant Professor of Surgery
University of Wisconsin Madison
Ozge Sila Ozgur, MD
Early Career Member-at-Large
Term ending: 2026
Postdoc
Mass General Brigham
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