American Society of Transplant Surgeons - ASTS

11/13/2025

🌟 Incredible news! Actor Jesse Eisenberg is donating a kidney to a complete stranger.

“It’s a no brainer,” he says—and we couldn’t agree more. Thank you, Mr. Eisenberg, for your selfless act.

Read more:

The "Now You See Me: Now You Don't" star shared the news of his upcoming altruistic kidney donation on TODAY.

11/12/2025

The early bird price for the Winter Symposium ends on November 23!

This year’s program dives into the most pressing issues and exciting breakthroughs in transplantation, from cutting-edge research to clinical innovation and technology.
Take advantage of early bird pricing and be part of the conversations that are transforming our field.

🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/46vI3SA

11/10/2025

Innovation in action: Dr. Michelle Nguyen’s team at Mayo Clinic Arizona is developing a biosensor platform to enhance organ monitoring during machine perfusion! Powered by the ASTS–TransMedics Faculty Perfusion Grant.

11/06/2025

What makes great mentors and mentees today? 🌱

Join Drs. Majella Doyle and Devin Eckhoff for a Fireside Chat on the Evolution of Mentorship on Nov. 20 at 7PM ET. You’ll explore how mentorship has evolved and how wellness can play an integral role in the mentorship journey.

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4qJ7sjH

11/05/2025

Have a vision for the future of ASTS?

Step into leadership and help shape the direction of our Society. Nominations for Officers and Councilors are open through December 9—explore the open positions and submit your nomination today!

https://bit.ly/3WBvRdh

10/24/2025

Clive Callender, MD, is a true transplant pioneer.

One of the first Black transplant surgeons in the world, Dr. Callender has dedicated his career to advancing equity in transplantation and expanding access to care. He founded the National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP) to raise awareness about organ donation in communities of color, a legacy that continues to save lives today.

Dr. Callender’s story reminds us that transplantation isn’t just about surgery, it’s about community, mentorship, and advocacy to ensure everyone has access to life-saving treatment.

📰 Read Dr. Callender’s feature in Word In Black:

Dr. Clive O. Callender fought racism in medicine and built a movement that saved thousands of Black lives.

10/23/2025

Don’t miss out! There’s just ONE MONTH LEFT to get the early bird registration rate for Winter Symposium. Join us this January in beautiful Phoenix, AZ to connect, learn, and shape the future of transplantation. Secure your spot by November 23! https://bit.ly/46vI3SA

10/21/2025

With support from the ASTS–TransMedics Faculty Perfusion Grant, Dr. Satish Nadig is exploring how normothermic machine perfusion could transform the future of liver transplantation.

Hear more about his groundbreaking research, “Liver Regeneration Using Normothermic Machine Perfusion: New Perspectives on Old Problems.”

Thank you to TransMedics, Inc. for supporting innovation in transplant research!

10/20/2025

Dr. Robert Montgomery is inspiring for many reasons.

He pioneered “domino” or “chain” transplants, linking multiple donor-recipient pairs to maximize the number of transplants. He led a groundbreaking research using antiviral therapy to expand the donor pool. And in 2024, he made history by transplanting a genetically modified pig kidney into a human.

But what makes his story even more remarkable is that Dr. Montgomery is a transplant recipient himself.

Read more about Dr. Montgomery’s remarkable journey in TIME Magazine’s "Time for Change" series, spotlighting leaders shaping the future of healthcare.

Learn about how Dr. Montgomery is forging new paths in transplant surgery

10/17/2025

Not every surgeon’s path is linear.

After starting in obstetrics, Dr. Kelly Collins followed her gut back to general surgery—and eventually found her calling in transplant.

Her advice for aspiring surgeons:
✨ Learn to fail—it’s how you find your knowledge gaps.
💬 Stay open to feedback and flexible as a learner.
🏃‍♀️ Find mentors through your interests—many of hers came from running!

Her journey shows that passion and perseverance make all the difference.

10/17/2025

When Steve Johnson was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, he learned that a liver transplant was his only path forward. Despite staying active and taking care of his health, his liver continued to fail. Then he got the call from his surgeon, Dr. Julie Heimbach at Mayo Clinic, that a new liver was waiting for him.

Following a successful transplant, Steve says, “It’s like my life is actually beginning. I’m able to do all the things that I love and all the things that I’ve dreamed of.”

Discover Steve’s inspiring story and the incredible impact of organ transplantation: https://bit.ly/3JbkSUw

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For Steve Johnson, organ transplant is letting him "do all the things that I love and all the things that I've dreamed of."

10/15/2025

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! 🌎

We’re honoring the remarkable contributions of Hispanic transplant surgeons like Dr. Raul Badell and Dr. Lorenzo Machado, who are bridging cultural gaps and advancing care for their patients.

Discover their stories: https://bit.ly/47aKKrS