Recently, multiple studies have been published examining the response to SARS-CoV-2 mRNA-based vaccines in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients.(1-7) Overall, these have demonstrated reduced ant

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.  

On February 25, 2021, the American Society of Transplantation proudly

After nearly 20 years of tireless advocacy from the transplant stakeholder community and some very committed Congressional leaders, the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Tran

After nearly 20 years of tireless advocacy from the transplant stakeholder community and some very committed Congressional leaders, the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Tran

After nearly 20 years of tireless advocacy from the transplant stakeholder community and some very committed Congressional leaders, the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Tran

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act (Immuno Bill).

Thanks to the generous offer from CareDx, all donations up to $50,000 that are designated to research will be 100% matched from November 24 – December 8, 2020.

A number of transplant organizations from around the world continue their partnership to create a fourth educational webinar for the organ donation and transplantation communities.

The new Advancing Equity in Organ Transplantation Award will recognize an individual whose work has made a significant impact on increasing equity and reducing racial disparities in transplantation.

The AST Board of Directors has approved an expansion of the AST Achievement Awards to offer additional opportunities to members who are almost exclusively clinically or administratively focused....

James Redford, documentary filmmaker, activist, and son of Robert Redford, passed away on October 16, 2020, at the age of 58.

 

In support of President Trump’s Executive Order on Advancing American Kidney Health, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA