1st Annual Transplant Research Symposium

Presentations will be live-streamed. Please note on the registration form if you plan to attend online or in person. Register by February 14, 2025.

Overview

This symposium explores the multifaceted issue of access in transplantation, bringing together experts from the University of Michigan, Northwestern Medicine, and Henry Ford Health to address the critical challenges and opportunities in improving organ transplantation equity and availability. As the demand for organ transplants continues to outpace supply, understanding and improving access to transplantation is more important than ever.

Attendees will hear from experts about medical, ethical, social, and policy innovations that impact access to life-saving organ transplants. Topics will include organ allocation, disparities in waiting lists, geographic variables, socioeconomic factors, strategies for increasing donation, and advances in biotechnology. This symposium is designed for healthcare professionals, transplant providers, researchers, students, and advocates interested in improving the accessibility and fairness of the transplantation enterprise.

Learning Objectives

Through a combination of faculty speakers and the keynote lecturer, attendees will:

• Develop an increased understanding of the complexities of organ transplant access and practical strategies to contribute to a more equitable healthcare system.
• Discover advancements in biotechnology with the goal of improving organ quality and availability.
• Gain insights into current challenges in organ availability and distribution.
• Learn about the ethical dilemmas surrounding organ allocation and prioritization.
• Examine the impact of socioeconomic, racial, and geographic disparities on patient outcomes.

Please share with colleagues, as appropriate. We look forward to seeing you there!