The Organ Donation and Transplantation Alliance (The Alliance) is set to host the 2024 National Innovation Forum: The Future of Organs for Transplant, a one-day virtual event scheduled for April 30, 2024. This forum aims to explore evolving and alternative therapies to traditional human donor organ transplants.
Examining a broad landscape of scientific and technological advancement, the forum will convene experts from across the organ donation and transplantation continuum to share insights on the future direction of transplant therapy. Areas of discussion will include:
Clinical Innovations
- Organ failure prevention
- Organ regeneration and rehabilitation
- Cryopreservation
- Xenotransplantation
- Decellularization/Recellularization
- 3D Printing
System-Related Implications
- The Future of Allocation and Logistics
- Ethical Considerations
- Future Business Models of OPOs and Transplant Centers
Led by Planning Chairpersons Susan Stuart (President & CEO, Center for Organ Recovery & Education, PA) and Macey Levan, JD, PhD (Director, Center for Surgical and Transplant Applied Research Qualitative Core – NYU Langone Health), the planning committee brings a wealth of multidisciplinary insight to this event. Each represents a healthcare area of practice that stands to be significantly transformed by these innovations within the coming decade. The committee includes:
Virtual event registration is now open for $125 per person. The program is expected to offer continuing education credits. To view the agenda or to register, please visit https://www.organdonationalliance.org/events/2024-national-innovation-forum/.
