Advancing Transplantation: A Collective Effort to Extend and Improve Lives

At HWA, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate everyone working in organ transplantation. This is a field that represents one of the most extraordinary medical advancements of our time. Each year, thousands of lives are saved through transplantation, made possible by an intricate network of expertise spanning diagnostics, medical devices, organ preservation, logistics, and clinical care.

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From HLA typing and immune monitoring to ex vivo organ perfusion and machine preservation, companies across transplantation medicine are pushing the boundaries of possibility. Innovators like One Lambda (Thermo Fisher Scientific), TransMedics, XVIVO Perfusion, OrganOx, and CareDx are transforming patient outcomes with cutting-edge diagnostics, organ perfusion, and post-transplant monitoring. Meanwhile, the critical work of UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing), LifeNet Health, and the Gift of Life Donor Program ensures that donated organs reach those in need.
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2025 is proofing to be a year of redefining possibilities in the field:

- Scientists are growing living heart valves that integrate with the body, offering long-term solutions.‍

- Xenotransplantation trials are underway, bringing genetically modified pig organs one step closer to clinical reality.

- Innovations in organ viability and preservation are extending the time organs remain functional outside the body, increasing the chances of successful transplantation.
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We watch the dedication and collaboration amongst researchers, engineers, clinicians, and executives who dedicate their careers to saving lives through transplantation—we see your work, and we honor your impact.

Thank you for your commitment.