Nicole Barry is a transplant professional of nearly 16 years at Donor Network of Arizona. In her current role, she serves as the Organ Preservation Supervisor for the Organ Recovery department. Nicole leads a team of 25 Preservation Coordinators, specializing in the recovery & packaging of organs for transplant, new referrals, import coordination and local allocation.
Only Skin Deep: Telepathology & Kidney Recovery
Tuesday, March 07, 2023, at 2:00pm
Telepathology helps Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) and Transplant Centers effectively evaluate kidney biopsies to identify the best recipient match for the donor organ. However, due to lack of reliable access to experienced pathologists, there are often inconsistencies in diagnostics shared. Over the course of this discussion, we will discuss the pitfalls of kidney biopsies, the benefits to standardized biopsy criteria, and the utilization of telepathology to expedite kidney placement.