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  • ASTS 2021 Research Grant Submissions Are Open

    Dec 16, 2020, 12:16 PM by Jen Taylor
    It’s that time of year! ASTS is now accepting applications for 2021 research grants.
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  • ASTS Appoints Maggie Kebler-Bullock as Executive Director

    Dec 16, 2020, 12:09 PM by Jen Taylor
    The American Society of Transplant Surgeons is pleased to announce that Maggie Kebler-Bullock, CFRE, has been appointed as the ASTS Executive Director/CEO. She will formally step into the role on January 1, 2021.
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  • 2021-2022 AJT Editorial Fellowship Invitation for Applications

    Dec 11, 2020, 11:28 AM by Jen Taylor
    Applications are invited December 1-31, 2020, for the AJT Editorial Fellowship, a program which offers a year-long editorial experience in the publication and peer review process to fellows and junior faculty in transplant-related fields.
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  • Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage Bill Passes the House

    Dec 10, 2020, 14:22 PM by User Not Found
    ASTS is very pleased to see the U.S. House floor passage of H.R. 5534, the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act (Immuno Bill), led by long-time congressional Bill champions Congressmen Ron Kind (D-WI) and Dr. Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-TX).
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  • ASTS Member Insurance Benefit

    Dec 9, 2020, 13:08 PM by User Not Found
    ASTS is excited to announce a new benefit for all active members. As a transplant team member, you may be required to travel for procurement on a moment’s notice. We have acquired additional insurance coverage to protect you and your loved ones if something were to happen to you while traveling for your work.
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  • COVID-19 Resources for Transplant Professionals

    Dec 3, 2020, 14:37 PM by Jen Taylor
    ASTS is compiling resources related to the outbreak for transplant centers, including guidance from its COVID Strike Force.
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  • ASTS Officer and Council Nominations Close Monday

    Dec 3, 2020, 14:37 PM by User Not Found
    The ASTS Nominating Committee invites nominations from the membership for the 2021 positions of one Treasurer (3-year term) and three Councilor-at-Large positions (each to serve a 3-year term).
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  • COVID-19: Organ Donation and Transplant Town Hall

    Nov 19, 2020, 09:59 AM by Jen Taylor
    Please join us for the fourth installment in the COVID-19: Organ Donation and Transplant Town Hall educational webinar series on December 3, 2020, at 3:00-4:30 p.m. EDT.
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  • ASTS Statement on Keck Hospital of USC Helicopter Crash

    Nov 10, 2020, 15:49 PM by Jen Taylor
    ASTS is saddened to learn of a helicopter crash that occurred Friday afternoon near the helipad on top of Keck Hospital of USC.
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  • AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award

    Nov 3, 2020, 10:15 AM by Jen Taylor
    The AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award recognizes the collaborative work of hospitals and community organizations to improve the health status of individuals and communities.
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