Explore Transplant

04/18/2026

I love stories of those who are generous getting supported in return. An almost living donor shares her story.

When I filled out my National Kidney Registry living donation application, I hoped I’d have the opportunity to improve someone else’s li...

04/11/2026

💙💚 Today we wear blue & green to honor, remember, and give hope. 💙💚

This National Donate Life Blue & Green Day, the Patient Engagement (PE) Lab proudly supports Donate Life Month, raising awareness about the life-saving power of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Every story, every registration, and every conversation brings us closer to saving more lives.

Let’s stand together to celebrate donors, support recipients, and inspire others to say “YES” to donation. 💚

04/10/2026

The Patient Engagement Research Lab was honored to attend the Celebration of Life event hosted by Houston Methodist’s J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center.

This powerful and inspiring gathering served as a beautiful reminder of the lives touched through organ donation, celebrating recipients, honoring donors, and supporting the families at the heart of every story.

We are incredibly proud to be part of such a compassionate and forward-thinking organization. Moments like these strengthen our commitment to continue innovating, listening, and being present for our patients, families, and community.

💚 Together, we carry this mission forward.

04/08/2026

Meet Dr. Devin Peipert: Advancing Patient Voices Across Continents in Transplant Research

An internationally recognized leader in patient-reported outcomes, Dr. Peipert is dedicated to ensuring healthcare systems focus on what matters most,the patient’s experience. From his early days with the Patient Engagement Lab to his current role at the University of Birmingham, his work continues to bridge research and impact across the U.S. and Europe.

With a passion for collaboration and innovation, Dr. Peipert is helping elevate patient voices and improve transplant care worldwide.

Read his full story here:https://exploretransplant.org/meet-dr-devin-peipert-advancing-patient-voices-across-continents-in-transplant-research/

Or at ExploreTransplant.org

04/02/2026

🌱 April is National Donate Life Month! 🌱

All month long, we’re celebrating the power of donation and the lives forever changed through organ, eye, and tissue donation. 💙

Choosing to become a donor means choosing hope, second chances, and life for patients and families across our communities. Whether through living or deceased donation, every decision matters.

✨ Let April be the month you learn more, start a conversation, or register to be a donor. Your choice could one day save lives.

👉 Learn more at DonateLife.net

04/01/2026

🎉 ¡Hoy celebramos el Día del Donante Vivo! 🎉

Las personas donantes vivas son héroes de la vida real 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ personas comunes que toman una decisión extraordinaria: salvar y mejorar la vida de alguien más. 💫

La donación en vida (como de riñón o parte del hígado) puede:
✅ Salvar vidas
✅ Reducir el tiempo en lista de espera
✅ Ofrecer una segunda oportunidad llena de esperanza

Hoy honramos la valentía, la generosidad y el impacto duradero que dejan las personas donantes vivas en pacientes, familias y comunidades. 💙

💬 ¿Conoces a una persona donante viva? ¡Etiquétala y ayúdanos a decir GRACIAS!

04/01/2026

🎉 Today is Living Donor Day! 🎉
Living donors are everyday heroes who make an extraordinary choice, giving the gift of life and hope to others. 💫

Whether it’s a kidney or part of a liver, living donation can:
✅ Save lives
✅ Shorten transplant wait times
✅ Improve quality of life for recipients

Today, we celebrate the generosity, courage, and compassion of living organ donors and the ripple effect their decision creates for families and communities. 💙

💬 Know a living donor? Tag them below and help us say THANK YOU!

03/20/2026

📍 Live from New York City!

This week, our lab is represented at the ASN AI Hands-On Primer Workshop, where leaders from across the country are coming together to explore how artificial intelligence can support kidney care, without reinforcing bias.

Amy joined the conversation to highlight why ethical AI, transparency, and equity must be built into healthcare innovation from the start.

We’re proud to be part of discussions that move AI forward while keeping patients at the center. 💙

03/19/2026

From dialysis to thriving: Felicia’s story is POWERFUL 💚

11 years after her transplant, she’s still standing strong, living proof that faith, resilience, and a positive mindset can carry you through even the hardest battles. From being a single mom facing kidney failure to receiving the gift of life, her journey is one of strength, gratitude, and purpose.

Her message? Choose life. Stay positive. Keep going.

Watch Felicia’s story and be inspired by her journey, and so many others, through the Healthstories4u.org

03/18/2026

💚 Leading with purpose. Driving change. Centering patients.

Dr. Matthew Cooper has spent decades shaping the field of transplant surgery—not only through clinical excellence, but by building programs, mentoring future leaders, and expanding access to life-saving care.

As Chief of Transplant Surgery and a collaborator with the Patient Engagement Lab, Dr. Cooper is deeply committed to:
✔️ Increasing access to transplant
✔️ Advancing health equity
✔️ Reducing barriers to living donation
✔️ Elevating the patient voice in care and research

His vision is clear: a future where every patient has access to transplant—and every voice is heard.

📖 Learn more about his journey and impact:
👉 ExploreTransplant.org OR click the link: https://exploretransplant.org/meet-dr-matthew-cooper-leading-with-legacy-purpose-and-a-vision-for-equity-in-transplant/

02/27/2026

✨ Meet Ben, a friend who said “yes” without hesitation.

Five years ago, Ben made a life-saving decision: he donated a kidney to a close friend who had no other options. She had been on the waitlist for years, with no eligible family or matches, and time was running out.

“If I didn’t help, she might not make it.”

While the choice felt clear to Ben, he made sure his family was comfortable every step of the way. Through education, open conversations, and support from the care team, his wife and two sons stood firmly behind him.

✔️ Smooth recovery
✔️ Minimal time off work
✔️ No financial burden
✔️ A renewed commitment to his own health

Today, Ben says he’d do it again “in a heartbeat.”

💚 “We only need one kidney. I just wish we had more to give.”

👉 Watch Ben’s story and discover how living donation can change and save lives at livingdonationstories.org