Yanik Bababekov

MD, MPH
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Surgery-Transplant
Organization: University of Colorado

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Alliance Presentations

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The U.S. Landscape: Evolving Practices in DCD

Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 12:30pm

As DCD continues to evolve globally, transplant programs are rapidly moving from concept to execution, raising new clinical, technical, and operational questions. Building on insights from the international experience, Part II of the DCD in Action series turns the focus inward to examine how NRP is being implemented, adapted, and refined within the United States. This US Roundtable discussion brings together clinical and operational experts to move beyond “how it started” and into what matters most now: standardization, decision-making, and technical performance. Join us as we unpack common challenges, highlight best practices, and share practical lessons that can be applied across transplant and OPO teams.

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A Roundtable Discussion: The US Experience in DCD-NRP

Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 11:00am

Join us for a thought-provoking webinar exploring the evolving landscape of Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) in the United States. This session will bring together experts to discuss how NRP is being implemented across the U.S., the benefits and limitations of this approach in practice, and the ethical considerations that continue to spark national debate. Whether your background is in procurement, transplant surgery, ethics, policy, or clinical operations, this session offers valuable insights into the current state and future direction of NRP within the unique context of the U.S. donation and transplantation system.

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