American Society of Transplant Surgeons - ASTS

12/15/2025

Research is the engine of innovation—and the ASTS Foundation is proud to support investigators at every career stage who are driving the field of transplantation forward. Our grants empower researchers to pursue groundbreaking ideas that will advance science and improve patient care.

Bring your transformative research projects to life! Explore available grants and apply by February 9. https://bit.ly/4iWlY4d

12/15/2025

Turning ideas into real improvements!

Chaeli Fortina, APRN-NP received the ASTS-Veloxis ATP Research Grant in 2025 for her project exploring the correlation between frailty scores, vitamin deficiencies, and malnutrition in adult liver transplant recipients.

The ASTS Foundation is proud to support innovative research like Chaeli’s —work that will improve patient outcomes and advance the field.

12/12/2025

“It’s really a wonderful career. I wouldn’t change what I do.”

For Dr. Nitin Katariya, an early exposure to transplant surgery while an intern sparked a lasting passion. Inspired by the positive impact on patients and the mentors who guided him, he found himself drawn back to the field when it came time to choose a specialty. With the encouragement of his attendings, he pursued that passion all the way into fellowship and beyond.

Discover how Dr. Katariya found his calling in transplant surgery!

12/12/2025

Today is the final day of the ASTS & Intuitive Masterclass in Robotic Donor Nephrectomy! Over the past two days, participants dove into high-impact didactic sessions and spent a full day in the lab for immersive, hands-on training. 🤖

A huge thank you to Matt Guinan and Intuitive for hosting us at their incredible facility, and to Drs. Phillipe Abreu, Adeel Khan, Michelle Nguyen, Mario Spaggiari, and Atsushi Yoshida for their leadership and expertise in shaping this one-of-a-kind educational experience.

12/08/2025

Since the first successful face transplant in 2005, the field has made extraordinary strides.

In the last 20 years, only 54 face transplants have been performed worldwide, but their impact has been transformative.

One of those life-changing surgeries was for Aaron James, who survived a devastating electrical accident. Following his transplant, Aaron and his surgeon, Dr. Bruce Gelb, have become powerful advocates for the transplant community. This year, they even joined us on Capitol Hill for ASTS Advocacy Day and in virtual Congressional meetings, sharing their story and speaking directly with decisionmakers about the issues that matter most to patients.

Learn more about facial transplantation!

Advances in facial transplantation expand possibilities, offering life-changing options for patients with severe facial injuries.

12/08/2025

Mayo Clinic Arizona is home to one of the largest living-donor kidney transplant programs in the nation. In this episode of "Arizona Horizon," Dr. Carrie Jad...

12/05/2025

Learning in action!
We’re on the ground at the Abdominal NRP (A-NRP) Workshop, diving into how to build and grow a successful A-NRP program—and putting those skills to work in the wet lab.

A huge thank-you to Southwest Transplant Alliance for hosting and helping advance this vital work in organ donation and transplantation!

12/05/2025

Learning in action!

We’re on the ground at the Abdominal NRP (A-NRP) Workshop, diving into how to build and grow a successful A-NRP program—and putting those skills to work in the wet lab.

A huge thank-you to Southwest Transplant Alliance for hosting and helping advance this vital work in organ donation and transplantation!

12/05/2025

The Secretary plays a crucial role in ASTS governance and leadership. Responsible for ensuring accurate minutes for all Council and membership meetings, overseeing elections documentation, and maintaining records and correspondence in alignment with Society policies, the Secretary is a vital part of keeping our Society innovative and future-focused.

If you or someone you know is passionate about upholding excellence and seeking a leadership opportunity within ASTS, be sure to submit a nomination by 5 PM ET on December 9!

https://bit.ly/3WBvRdh

12/02/2025

✨Today is Giving Tuesday! ✨

Your contribution to the ASTS Foundation directly fuels groundbreaking innovation in transplantation by empowering surgeon scientists to advance their research.

Take Dr. Satish Nadig, for example. His work explores new possibilities in liver perfusion, examining the use of normothermic machine perfusion for liver regeneration. Your support makes research like this possible.

Make your gift today and invest in the future of transplantation: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/astsfoundation

11/21/2025

Last call for early-bird savings! rates increase soon—secure your spot now.

Check out the full program and register by Nov. 23: https://bit.ly/46vI3SA

11/21/2025

This morning, Dr. Julie Heimbach and her liver transplant team performed the 4000th liver transplant at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota!

We honor every patient, donor, family, and team member who made this milestone possible. With deep gratitude, Mayo Clinic teams continue to innovate transplant forward—offering hope and healing to patients who once had no other options.