He’s a Legendary Transplant Surgeon. At 88, His Work Isn’t Done Dr. Clive O. Callender fought racism in medicine and built a movement that saved thousands of Black lives.

Dr. Clive Callender—one of the first Black transplant surgeons and founder of MOTTEP—has spent his life expanding access to care and saving lives. At 88, his work continues: wordinblack.com/2025/10/hes-...

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Join top minds in transplant surgery & research at the Inaugural Surgeon Scientist Conference, Oct. 9–10 in Durham, NC. 🔬

Gain tools for funding & publishing success, and connect with surgeon-scientists nationwide.

Spots are limited—don’t wait! bit.ly/4nvjH1J

Want to shape the future of transplant policy? The Health Policy Fellowship is a two-year program that offers the tools, mentorship, and hands-on experience to lead in policy and advocacy.

🗓️Apply by July 11, 2025

🔗 Learn more & apply: www.asts.org/professional...

👏 Congratulations Elaina Weldon winner of the ATP Recognition Award! As Director of Research at NYU Langone and a dedicated member of the ASTS ATP Committee, her work is transforming transplant care, access, and innovation. bit.ly/3CmWFra

👏 Congrats to Dr. Aleah Brubaker, MD, PhD, recipient of the ASTS Vanguard Prize! Her research on machine perfusion & NRP is expanding the donor pool and improving access to transplant. A well-deserved honor!

Read more about Dr. Brubaker: bit.ly/3CmWFra

It’s Day 1 of #SpringAdvocacyDay! 🌸

We're on the Hill advocating for the Living Donor Protection Act, OPTN Modernization, and NIH Indirect Cost Rates.

Not in D.C. with us? You can still help—ask Congress to PAUSE and REASSESS OPTN reforms. powerslaw.quorum.us/campaign/114...

Thanks @espn.com for coming to #CHLA to support our #MakeMarchMatter campaign. It was wonderful to talk about pediatric liver transplant, living donation, and the wonderful work we do here at CHLA! @astsconnect.bsky.social @liver4kids.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWQY... (1:30-1:40)

What’s next after fellowship + 1 year in practice?

🎯 Apply for certification and take the next step!

✅ Shows your commitment
✅ Meets community training standards
✅ Recognizes your skills + professionalism

🗓️ Apply by May 5! www.asts.org/transplant-a...

🎉 Chris Klug headlines #WTC2025!

🌟 A liver transplant recipient & Olympic bronze medalist, Chris will share his inspiring journey of perseverance & progress in transplantation on Aug 2 at 4:30-5:30pm. Don’t miss it!

🔗 Register now: wtc2025.org/registration/

🚨Urge HRSA to Pause OPTN Modernization!🚨

Tell Congress to pause and reassess current efforts of OPTN Modernization to prioritize medical expertise and safeguard patients, families, and communities from the politicization of transplant policies.

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What a privilege to partner with #USC student artist Angelina Lyon in the Artist & Research program. She interpreted our spatial biology research studying liver transplant rejection @astsconnect.bsky.social @liver4kids.bsky.social @aasldnews.bsky.social @standardbiology.bsky.social

Congrats to Dr. Anji Wall, our Rising Star in Transplantation Award recipient! A transplant surgeon & bioethicist, she’s advancing NRP for DCD and shaping transplant ethics & policy. Join us in celebrating her impact!

Discover her full bio: bit.ly/3CmWFra

Patient Walked Down the Aisle by Transplant Surgeon Who Saved Her Life - Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Blog When Jenny Tice got engaged, she knew exactly who she wanted to walk her down the aisle at her wedding: Dr. Carlos Esquivel.

Over 30 years ago, Jenny Tice received a lifesaving liver transplant. Decades later, the very surgeon who saved her life, Dr. Carlos Esquivel, had the honor of walking her down the aisle!

Don't miss this heartwarming story: healthier.stanfordchildrens.org/en/?p=26966

Congrats to Dr. Babak Orandi, MD, PhD, MSc – a true Rising Star in Transplantation! As a skilled surgeon & founding director of the POWER Clinic, he's breaking barriers to organ transplant and living donation for his patients.

Learn more about his work on our website: bit.ly/3CmWFra

Thinking about a career in transplant? Gain valuable insights into this dynamic and rewarding field with the ASTS Pipeline Webinar Series, hosted by the Pipeline Committee!
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February is #BlackHistoryMonth! We celebrate Black transplant professionals driving innovation, equity, and patient care. Learn more about our DEI Committee initiatives and discover more about Dr. Jay Graham’s journey as a transplant surgeon: asts.org/advocacy/dei

Calling all ATPs! There’s only one week left to apply for the ATP Research Grant – get your research funded and showcase your accomplishments at WTC.

Submit your application by the NEW DEADLINE - 11:59PM ET on February 12. bit.ly/4guOzKQ

⏲️Time is running out to apply for ASTS Research Grants! Opportunities are available for all career stages, from predoctoral trainees to seasoned faculty.

Apply by February 5: bit.ly/4gsmXGG

🎉Congratulations to Daniela Ladner, MD, MPH, for receiving the ASTS Pipeline Award! Thank you for your dedication to mentoring medical students and residents, and for cultivating a strong pipeline of future transplant surgeons!

Read her full bio on our website: bit.ly/3CmWFra

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has Best Pediatric Liver Transplant Survival Rates in the Country Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has the best one- and three-year post-transplant patient and graft survival rates in the nation for pediatric liver transplants, according to newly released 2025 dat

I am privileged to be a part of this amazing team at CHLA. www.chla.org/blog/hospita... @liver4kids.bsky.social @astsconnect.bsky.social @aasld-heptoxsig.bsky.social

“It’s bittersweet. I love him and appreciate him. I know he’s dancing in heaven, so excited he was able to donate his stem cells to me.” Crystal, who received her father's #cornea tissue, helping restore her sight.

Thank you to @eversight! For the story: www.eversightvision.org/father-gives...

Congratulations to Dr. Majella Doyle on receiving the prestigious Francis Moore Excellence in Mentorship Award! Her dedication to mentoring the next generation of transplant surgeons has shaped the future of our field.

Read her full bio on our website: bit.ly/3CmWFra

This morning, before the excitement of #ASTSWinter, our Advanced Transplant Providers (ATPs) spent time in nature for a team-building hike!

Thank you to all of the dedicated ATPs who continue to go the extra mile for their patients and each other!

The countdown is almost over—just ONE DAY until the ASTS Winter Symposium! 🎉

Get ready for engaging sessions, networking, and insights you won't want to miss.

Don’t forget to share your journey and highlights using #ASTSWinter! Let’s make this an unforgettable event together.

Medical students and residents – let’s talk transplant!
Join us at #ASTSWinter on January 18 from 5:30-6:30 for our networking event. You’ll connect with leading transplant surgeons and gain valuable insights into this amazing field. Space is limited so make sure to RSVP: bit.ly/4fSCgYq

Attention transplant innovators! ✨
Apply for the Collaborative Scientist Grant: $50K/year for 2 years to fund groundbreaking research in solid organ transplantation. Open to ASTS members & collaborators.

Deadline: Feb 5. bit.ly/3PjXvI5

Last chance to support the ASTS Foundation in 2024! Your gift saves lives, advances transplant professionals, and invests in future surgeons. Donate by 11:59 PM for an exclusive Winter Symposium reception invite. Make an impact today! bit.ly/4fLu79c

ICYMI: Check out our letter to HRSA addressing concerns about the Nominating Committee & Special Election. We’re committed to modernizing the transplant system to better serve patients and providers—free from political interference.

🔗 bit.ly/3VWU3H0 🔗

Thank you so much! 💙

Gene-Edited Pig Kidney Gives Living Donor New Lease on Life An Alabama woman who developed kidney disease after a complex pregnancy is out of the hospital after receiving a gene-edited pig kidney at NYU Langone.

The field of transplant is always innovating!

A transplant of a gene-edited pig kidney was performed by talented surgeons who are proud ASTS members—showcasing the innovation and expertise within our community!

Read the full story: nyulangone.org/news/gene-ed...

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