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All-time records again set in 2021 for organ transplants, organ donation from deceased donors
Deceased donation sets record for eleventh consecutive year.

Lung and kidney patients: Animated videos describe allocation scores and formulas
New animated videos to help you understand the formulas used in lung and kidney allocation policy

The Gallery at UNOS: Nov. 5 virtual opening of Looking Back
Experience Debra O’Hearn’s journey from diagnosis to survival through her lens.

The Art of the SCAR: Redux
UNOS held its first ever virtual gallery opening for the Art of the SCAR, an exhibit making its second appearance. Watch the recorded virtual reception.
New national liver and intestinal organ transplant system in effect Feb. 4, 2020
New national liver and intestinal organ transplant system based on acuity circles implemented Feb. 4, 2020
Transplant patient webinar addresses proposed changes to kidney and pancreas distribution
The OPTN Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Committees will host a webinar on Monday, September 16, 2019, from 4 to 5 p.m. EDT to describe the proposals for transplant patients and family members and encourage them to comment on the proposals.