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The American Society of Transplantation is home to the largest group of transplantation professionals in North America. We provide a forum to help you find solutions to your challenges and navigate the changing transplantation landscape.
Looking to connect with others dedicated to improving donor management and outcomes? Join the AST’s Donation and Transplant Coordination (DTO) Community of Practice!

Learn, collaborate, and advance the field together.

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November 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Organ transplantation is a multidisciplinary field, leading to a diverse community of professionals within the AST. It is often necessary for trainees to have extensive knowledge of all areas of transplant—not just their specialty. Check out this course today!
Comprehensive Trainee Curriculum
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Looking for an opportunity to get involved? We are currently accepting nominations for the AST Board of Directors. Learn more about the process today.
Board of Directors Nominations
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
How do parental leave, childcare policies, and workplace bias impact hepatology professionals?

This important discussion sheds light on the challenges — and opportunities — to create a more supportive and equitable work environment in the field.
Parental leave, childcare policies, and workplace bias for hepatology professionals
This AST Journal Club features the article: "Parental leave, childcare policies, and workplace bias for hepatology professionals: A national survey" - Hepatol Commun. 2023 Sep; 7(9): e0214. Published…
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November 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Invite your peers to join AST and you could win a $500 Royal Caribbean gift card or an iPad!

The more colleagues you refer, the better your chances of winning. Plus, you’ll help strengthen the transplant community by welcoming others to connect, learn, & grow with AST.
www.myast.org/refer-a-member
November 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🏁 The 2025 COP Donation Derby is off to the races! Has your Community of Practice taken the lead, or do they need a little boost to catch up?

Check the live leaderboard and see where your COP stands — every donation counts!

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November 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Join Power2Save and the AST Community Education Committee for a vital discussion on the financial challenges of transplantation.
The Cost of Survival: Navigating the Financial Burden of Transplantation
Join Power2Save and the AST Community Education Committee for an important discussion on the financial challenges of transplantation and their impact on patients and families. Hear from healthcare…
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November 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Not a member? This is your sign to join us!

New members who purchase a 2026 membership will receive the rest of 2025 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆!

Explore our benefits: https://
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November 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
✨ Are you an OB/GYN involved in transplant care, or a professional focused on managing pregnancy after transplant?

Join the AST Women's Health Community of Practice!

Learn more: bit.ly/47yg2co
November 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
✨ Worth the trip - you won't want to miss out on CEoT 2025!

Registration and abstract/case submissions are now open.

www.myast.org/ceot
November 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Have a visually compelling transplant case? AJT inSight is a new feature that showcases rich visual and multimedia content. Submissions now open!

For author guidelines, visit: www.amjtransplant.org/content/auth...
October 31, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🎃 No tricks, just treats!

Join the AST by midnight tonight and get a free AST t-shirt — plus enjoy the rest of 2025 free!

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*New members only, not valid for renewals. Valid until 11:59 pm ET on 10/31/25. New members will be contacted next week to confirm t-shirt order.
October 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
💡 Share with your patients:
The AST Caregiver Toolkit offers guidance and resources to support caregivers through the transplant journey. Help your patients’ caregivers navigate the process with confidence.

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Caregiver Toolkit
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:11 AM
🌟 Now Accepting Nominations!

The AST is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors. Help shape the future of transplantation by recommending leaders who demonstrate excellence, vision, and commitment to our community.
Board of Directors Nominations
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🎥 Available on YouTube:Evaluating Prisoners for Transplantation: Ethical and Psychosocial Considerations

Explore the complex ethical and psychosocial factors in transplant evaluation for incarcerated patients.
Evaluating Prisoners for Transplantation: Ethical and Psychosocial Considerations
This AST Communities of Practice webinar is on: "Evaluating Prisoners for Transplantation: Ethical and Psychosocial Considerations" - The session was originally aired as a live webinar on July 22,…
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October 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🌟 Now Accepting Nominations!

The AST is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors. Help shape the future of transplantation by recommending leaders who demonstrate excellence, vision, and commitment to our community.
Board of Directors Nominations
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
www.myast.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
🐴 The Donation Derby is off and running! Support your favorite COP’s horse and help fund important transplant initiatives and projects. Every donation makes a difference — and gets your team closer to the finish line!
Donation Derby
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:05 PM
𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒!

The AST is now accepting abstracts and case reports for the 2026 Cutting Edge of Transplantation (CEoT) meeting.

Share your latest research and innovations in transplantation!

🗓 Submission Deadline: December 1, 2025
Cutting Edge of Transplantation
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Missed STAR 2025? Catch up on Session 1: The Potential Role of Innate Allorecognition in Kidney Allograft Damage with experts Maarten Naesens, MD, PhD, and Olivier Thaunat, MD, PhD.
STAR Meeting: Session 1: The Potential Role of Innate Allorecognition
The Sensitization in Transplantation: Assessment of Risk (STAR) was held on February 27, 2025. Check out session 1: The Potential Role of Innate Allorecognition in Kidney Allograft Damage Speakers:…
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October 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
There's still time to attend the International Transplantation Science (ITS) 2025! Join us November 16-19 in San Diego.

🗓️ Register now for ITS 2025 and be part of the future of healthcare innovation.

www.myast.org/its2025
International Transplantation Science Meeting
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:31 AM
✨ Are you a 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐏𝐡𝐃, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰, 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬?

Join the AST Community of Transplant Scientists — a network for transplant scientists to collaborate, share research, and advance transplantation.

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October 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

Join us at CEoT 2026, the meeting you can’t afford to miss.

Innovators, leaders, and visionaries will gather February 26–28 in Scottsdale, AZ, to shape the future of transplant medicine.

🌐 Register now: www.myast.org/ceot
October 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Reposted by American Society of Transplantation
Part of our virtual special issue, Best Practices for Mouse Models of Organ Transplantation:

Check out the article, "Best Practices in Mouse Models of Skin Transplantation" by Borges et al. Online & in press!
www.amjtransplant.org/article/S160...
October 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Lock in your savings now before standard registration ends tomorrow, October 22, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Be part of #KidneyWk — featuring 600 educational sessions, 4,400+ abstracts, and 150+ exhibitors showcasing innovations that shape kidney care.

Register now: http://asn.kdny.info/MYex50Xf91Y
October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Interested in joining the AST Board of Directors? We are currently accepting nominations. Learn more about the process today.

www.myast.org/board-of-dir...
Board of Directors Nominations
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
www.myast.org
October 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM