Jacob Klapper

MD, FACS
Job Title: Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery; Surgical Director, Lung Transplant Program
Organization: Duke University

Dr. Jacob Klapper is an Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Duke University and is the Surgical Director of the Duke Lung Transplant Program.

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Alliance Presentations

Concentrated Surgeon Performing Surgery With Her Team

Maximizing Transplant Outcomes: Best Practices for Growth and Sustainability

Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 3:00pm

Join us for a dynamic panel-style webinar featuring insights from two leading transplant centers that have successfully leveraged third-party organ recovery services to drive program growth. This discussion will explore key factors that promote transplant expansion, the critical role of clinical and administrative collaboration, and the quality metrics that have contributed to success. Panelists will also address non-donor-related challenges such as resource allocation, logistics, and financial considerations while sharing innovative strategies for integrating advanced technology to enhance program capacity over the next five years.

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