The FDA publishes this device shortages list to provide transparency to the American public, particularly those who use or purchase medical devices.

AST, ASTS, and ISHLT published a joint statement on COVID-19 vaccines with the latest detail about vaccinations in organ transplant candidates and recipients, including the latest references, detai

We have been made aware of disruptions in the supply of UW Solution to some OPOs.

For Giving Tuesday, CareDx has generously offered to match all research donations up to $50,000 from November 23 - December 7, 2021.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) announced that the End Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices Learning Collaborative (ETC

Since the COVID-19 vaccine became available, ASTS, UNOS, AOPO, and AST have encouraged surgeons, physicians and staff receive the vaccine to minimize the risk to themselves and prevent respiratory

International Medical Societies representing Transplantation Professionals across the globe support and nurture diversity and inclusion among their members, fostering education, and stand against a

The AST commends Dr. Deepali Kumar and Dr.

Transplant pioneer Jean Michel Dubernard, M.D. (Max to his friends) an innovator, a surgeon, a researcher, a medical educator, and a mentor and colleague, died unexpectedly on July 11.

2021 Achievement Awards

The American Society of Transplantation (AST) announced its newly elected 2021-2022 Board Members, including its new President, President-Elect, Secretary, and Councilors-at-Large.

The Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR), under contract from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is charged with evaluating the performance of the nation’s soli

Updated: 6/2/21

We are pleased to announce the results for the Communities of Practice (COP) Executive Committee (EC) elections, which include the Co-Chairs, Members-at-Large, and Early Career Members-at-Large.

The CURES Act will take effect on April 5, 2021. This will allow patients to access their health information and share it with third-party apps.

As we begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel for the COVID-19 pandemic, our country is again faced with events that have hurt members of our AST community.

March is National Kidney Month and April is National Donate Life Month.

The Living Donor Protection Act of 2021 Would Protect Organ Donors From High Insurance Premiums And Create Programs That Encourage Organ Donation.