Organ transplantation

Organ transplantation

The medical practice of replacing a patient's failing organ with a healthy one from a donor. Organs transplanted most often are the kidney, heart, lung, liver, and pancreas.

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Organ transplantation

American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI)

Health care; Organ transplantation

A national not-for-profit association of clinical and research professionals including immunologists, geneticists, molecular biologists, transplant physicians and surgeons, pathologists and ...

American Society of Multicultural Health and Transplant Professionals (ASMHTP)

Health care; Organ transplantation

A national not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote organ and tissue donation and transplantation among minorities, and serve in a national advisory capacity for research and education ...

Lung Review Board (LRB)

Health care; Organ transplantation

A national peer review panel established to review estimated clinical values, diagnosis, and exceptional scores submitted by listing centers on behalf of lung transplant candidates.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Health care; Organ transplantation

A non-governmental non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the development of standardization and related activities in the world with a view to facilitating the international exchange of ...

North American Transplant Coordinators Organization (NATCO)

Health care; Organ transplantation

A non-profit membership organization for transplant and procurement clinicians worldwide. NATCO is an OPTN member in the Medical Professional/Scientific Organization category whose president also ...

American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)

Health care; Organ transplantation

A non-profit membership organization of transplant surgeons. ASTS is an OPTN member in the Medical Professional/ Scientific Organization category whose president serves on the OPTN Board of ...

National Kidney Foundation (NKF)

Health care; Organ transplantation

A non-profit national organization whose mission is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increase ...