AST Comments on OPTN Plain Language Policy Rewrite
Friday, September 13, 2013
The AST recently provided the OPTN with comments on the plain language policy rewrite. View the comments here.
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- June 07, 2022The American Society of Transplantation (AST) announced its newly elected 2022-2023 Board Members, including its new President, President-Elect, Treasurer, and Councilors-at-Large.
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- January 07, 2022The FDA publishes this device shortages list to provide transparency to the American public, particularly those who use or purchase medical devices.
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- August 11, 2021The AST commends Dr. Deepali Kumar and Dr.
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