UW Health Transplant Center Research Update

Thursday, May 1
6:30–7 p.m. Check-In and Light Refreshments
7–8 p.m. Research Update
8–8:30 p.m. Q & A

Health Sciences Learning Center Lecture Hall, 1325
750 Highland Avenue
Madison

Free to attend
RSVP by April 24

Ensuring Every Donated Organ Saves a Life

You are invited to attend the first in-person Transplant Research Update event since 2019! Join the UW Health Transplant Center team to learn about the human stories behind deceased organ donation and how advances in perfusion technology are increasing the number of organs available for transplant. Along with hearing from experts about transformational initiatives, you will see how the generosity of philanthropic donors helps to save lives. 

Honoring the Gift of Life

Did you know that 95% of Americans are in favor of being an organ donor, but only 58% are registered to donate? Hear behind behind-the the-scenes stories from about the important work being done by UW Organ and Tissue Donation (UW OTD) — a dedicated team that manages the entire spectrum of care for deceased organ donors. These stories of families making the gift of life can inspire others to make their own organ donation decisions.

In addition, hear about an emerging partnership to improve kidney transplants through normothermic machine perfusion (NMP). Examine how this technology is revolutionizing kidney transplantation by reducing wait times and making more kidneys available for transplant. As one of only a few programs in the country using NMP, UW Health offers you the chance to take an exclusive, inside look at this groundbreaking process.

Scheduled Speakers:

  • Toby Campbell, MD, MS, professor of hematology and medical oncology, and the Ellen and Peter O. Johnson Endowed Chair in Palliative Care, will give a behind-the-scenes look at how sharing stories can inspire future organ donation.

  • Jacqueline Garonzik Wang, MD, PhD, associate professor in the Division of Transplantation and surgical director of the UW Health Kidney Transplant Program, discusses an emerging partnership to improve kidney transplants through normothermic machine perfusion.

  • Erin Davisson, program moderator, retired television news anchor (WFRV–TV, Green Bay), and liver transplant recipient.

Location:

Health Sciences Learning Center, Lecture Hall 1325
750 Highland Avenue
Madison

Free parking is available in Lot 60. (Enter from Walnut Street.)
Paid parking is available in the University Hospital ramp.

Questions?

Email Mary Jo Spalinger or call 608-381-3150.