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ASTS advances the art and science of transplant surgery through patient care, research, education, and advocacy.
Arlington, Virginia
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    Jun 24
    Build confidence in AI with our Virtual Bootcamps! Learn the fundamentals through 3 flexible units + live discussions and see how AI is applied in real clinical & operational settings. 📅 First live Q&A: July 17 👉bit.ly/44vB8Xq
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    Apr 25, 2024
    The transplant team at @nyulangone made history, performing the first combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney tx surgery! This marks a huge step forward in transplant, heralding a new chapter in the life of the patient, Lisa Pisano. nyulangone.org/news/first-eve…
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    Jun 5, 2023
    It’s official! Dr. Elizabeth Pomfret is ASTS’ President @CU_Transplant @drlizpomfret
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    Sep 3, 2024
    Dr. Ascher is a pioneer in transplant surgery, who led ASTS as our President in 2000-2001! Please join us in saying congratulations to Dr. Ascher on her transition into retirement, and saying thank you for her incredible contributions to the field. ohns.ucsf.edu/news/celebrati…
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    Jan 6, 2023
    Congratulations to @DrEmamaullee for receiving the Rising Stars in #Transplantation Award! Dr. Emamaullee is a surgeon-scientist with an NIH-funded translational immunobiology lab, exploring immunological phenotypes. Read her full bio on our website bit.ly/3UUFkcg
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    Jul 28, 2023
    Please join us in congratulating @CedarsSinai for performing a record breaking 616 transplants in 2023!
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    Cedars-Sinai Hits New High for Organ Transplants
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    Jun 2, 2024
    It’s official! Dr. Ginny Bumgardner is ASTS’ new President. Thank you, Dr. Pomfret for your incredible leadership this past year!
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    Jun 2, 2024
    Congratulations to Dr. Allan Kirk on receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from @AST_info! 👏
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    Mar 26, 2025
    We are deeply saddened by the passing of David Sutherland, MD, PhD, a pioneer in transplantation and former ASTS President (1990-91). His groundbreaking work in pancreas & islet transplantation transformed the field, and his legacy lives on through his research, mentorship, and
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    Jul 10, 2024
    WOW! Mayo Clinic has made history by performing the world’s first known successful total larynx transplant performed in a patient with active cancer. Huge congratulations to everyone at Mayo Clinic for their innovation and dedication!
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    Mayo Clinic marks medical milestone with world's first known successful total larynx transplant...
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    Mar 18, 2024
    Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with us as we look back on Dr. Nancy Ascher’s ASTS presidency. Dr. Ascher was the first woman to perform a liver transplant and serve as @ASTSChimera President in 2000-2001. Discover her Presidential Address: bit.ly/3IFUjmE
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    Jun 18, 2024
    ASTS Councilor Dr. Robert Montgomery, MD, PhD, FACS, has been awarded the ACS Jacobson Innovation Award for his groundbreaking contributions to transplantation. Congratulations, Dr. Montgomery! Read more here: facs.org/for-medical-pr… @AmCollSurgeons @nyulangone
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    Mar 8, 2024
    Happy International Women's Day! Today and every day, we celebrate the incredible women in transplant and all of those who have paved the way for where we are today. 🌟
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    Mar 27, 2024
    During Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating Kim Olthoff, MD, FACS, a trailblazer of transplantation and ASTS’ second female President. Hear directly from Dr. Olthoff and join us as honor her contributions to the field and to our Society! bit.ly/3TUougf @KimOlthoff
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