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ASTS advances the art and science of transplant surgery through
patient care, research, education, and advocacy.

Message From The President

June 2025

As we move into the second half of the year, I am delighted to share key updates that reflect the continued momentum and progress of our strategic plan. The launch of the inaugural ASTS Surgeon Scientist Career Development Conference and the call for applications for the health policy fellowship program serve as examples of our shared commitment to advancing the field of transplantation and supporting our members at every stage of their careers.

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The Status of OPTN Modernization

May 1, 2025
ASTS President, Ginny Bumgardner, MD, PhD sat down with Communications Committee member, Mark Aeder, MD, to discuss the status of OPTN Modernization.

Robotic Transplant: A Discussion with Adeel Khan, MD

Apr 4, 2025
Hear from robotic transplant expert Adeel Khan, MD as he sits down with Communications Committee Trainee Liaison, Brendan Lovasik, MD.

Putting a Liver on Pump: The Pumper’s Perspective

Apr 4, 2025
This month’s Fellows’ Corner was proposed by a senior member of ASTS, requesting a perspective on placing a liver on normothermic machine perfusion, a task that is often entrusted to fellows and junior faculty.

Resources

Career Center

The American Society of Transplant Surgeons provides the transplant field's best resource for connecting..

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American Journal of Transplantation

The official journal of the ASTS and AST and provides high quality content on a wide range of transplant related topics.

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Academic Universe

The ASTS Academic Universe houses the National Transplant Surgery Curriculum..

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Research Grants

Explore our grants and get your research funded..

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Events

Explore the important events going on in the field of transplantation

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National Living Donor Assistance Center

Providing financial assistance to those who want to donate an organ, priority is given to individuals not otherwise able to afford the travel and subsistence expenses associated with living organ donation.

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