American Society of Transplantation
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The American Society of Transplantation is home to the largest group of transplantation professionals in North America. We provide a forum to help you find solutions to your challenges and navigate the changing transplantation landscape.
Are you a fellow, resident, trainee, or student interested in specializing in #transplant? This meeting is worth the trip. The Fellows Symposium on Transplantation is must-attend meeting designed specifically for individuals beginning their careers in transplantation. www.myast.org/fellows
Helping transplant recipients successfully transition to adult care takes teamwork. The AST Transition Toolkit, developed by the AST PCOP, provides transplant centers with evidence-informed resources to support structured transition programs for adolescents and young adults. 🔗 myast.org/Transition
⏰ Time is running out! Travel grant applications for the 2026 Fellows Symposium on Transplantation are open—but only through July 31. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable education, connect with transplant leaders, and grow your professional network. Apply today: myAST.org/Fellows
The AST is excited to launch our first 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟! Advocacy is a core pillar of the AST's mission, and we're committed to keeping our members informed about the legislative, regulatory, and policy issues shaping the future of transplantation. 🔗 bit.ly/4wJeuqF
📚 Looking for transplant education on your schedule? The AST Resource Library gives you on-demand access to webinars, courses, recorded sessions, and other educational content designed to help you stay current and continue learning — anytime, anywhere. Start exploring today: myAST.org/resources
🚀 JUST LAUNCHED! The transition from pediatric to adult care is a critical milestone & no one should navigate it alone. Developed by the Pediatric COP, the this Toolkit provides practical resources to help build the knowledge and confidence needed for a successful transition. myAST.org/transition
🎉 Win while making a difference! 🎉 When you donate to the AST's Fund a Fellow campaign, you're doing more than entering for a chance to win — you’re helping future transplant professionals attend the Fellows Symposium on Transplantation. 🔗 Donate today: access.myast.org/s/fundafellow
Travel grant applications are now open for the 2026 Fellows Symposium on Transplantation! The Symposium brings together fellows, residents, students, and other trainees for education, mentorship, networking, and career development. 🔗 myAST.org/Fellows 📅 Applications close July 31.
Fellows Symposium on Transplantation
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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Donate for a chance to win! Support the future of transplantation and enter to win an exciting prize package! 🎁 Prize Package Includes: • $150 gorjana gift card • $25 Barnes & Noble gift card • AST swag bag • 1-year subscription to the Calm app
Watch this Journal Club as experts discuss the AJT article, "2025 Report of the Sensitization in Transplantation: Assessment of Risk Working Group on donor-derived cell-free DNA: Establishing analytical validity as the basis for appropriate and effective clinical utilization."
2025 STAR Report on donor-derived cell-free DNA: appropriate and effective clinical utilization
This AST Journal Club features the AJT article: "2025 Report of the Sensitization in Transplantation: Assessment of Risk Working Group on donor-derived cell-free DNA: Establishing analytical validity…
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The limited-edition Fluevog Kidney Collection was created to celebrate the gift of organ donation and support the transplant community. Through this special partnership, 15% of U.S. shoe sales and 100% of Kidney Pin sales benefit the AST. Learn more: www.fluevog.com/shop/kidney
Travel grant applications are now open for the 2026 Fellows Symposium on Transplantation! 🎉 The AST is committed to helping fellows and other trainees access this exceptional educational and networking experience. 🗓️ Applications are open through July 31. myAST.org/Fellows
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS TODAY! Are you a trainee or student interested in transplantation? This meeting is for you! The Fellows Symposium is a unique educational and networking opportunity designed specifically for transplant trainees. Learn more: myast.org/fellows/regi...
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We're excited to hold the Fellows Symposium this September. This meeting helps trainees explore the field, learn from leading experts & build lasting connections. Donate today to Fund a Fellow and you’ll be entered for a chance to win our 2026 prize bundle. access.myast.org/s/fundafellow
The AST Medical Directors Forum returns in 2026 as an immersive, two-day meeting exclusively for transplant Medical Directors and senior physician leaders. Learn more:
Medical Directors Forum 2026
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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Are you a trainee or student interested in transplantation? This meeting is for you! The Fellows Symposium is a unique educational and networking opportunity designed specifically for transplant trainees. Learn more: www.myast.org/fellows/regi...
Registration
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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Join us on June 3! 💰 Free for AST members 🔗 bit.ly/42T0zlf
We asked 10,000 transplant recipients about their experience with immunosuppressants. Check out this Journal Club, now on YouTube, to learn about the findings. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbwR...
Therapeutic needs in solid organ transplant recipients: The AST patient survey
YouTube video by American Society of Transplantation
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🚨 Editor’s Choice 🚨 "Centralization is the solution to standardization: Donation after Circulatory Death organ recovery at a hospital-based Donor Care Unit," by Croome et al www.amjtransplant.org/article/S160... #DCDDonation #OrganDonation #Transplantation
The AST Medical Directors Forum returns in 2026 as an immersive, two-day meeting exclusively for transplant Medical Directors and senior physician leaders. Learn more and register today. www.myast.org/meetings/med...
Medical Directors Forum 2026
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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Not a member? See the benefits that 5,000+ of your colleagues use to grow their careers: myast.org/member-benef...
Planning to attend #ATC2026Boston? Make it even more memorable. Pre-order your pair from The Kidney Collection now and bring them to ATC for the rare opportunity to meet John Fluevog in person and have your shoes signed. www.fluevog.com/shop/kidney 15% all of U.S. sales support the AST.
New on YouTube: The 2025 STAR Report on donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) explores appropriate and effective clinical utilization in transplantation care.
2025 STAR Report on donor-derived cell-free DNA: appropriate and effective clinical utilization
This AST Journal Club features the AJT article: "2025 Report of the Sensitization in Transplantation: Assessment of Risk Working Group on donor-derived cell-free DNA: Establishing analytical validity…
youtube.com
What does mRNA innovation unlock for transplantation? Nobel Prize winner Drew Weissman, MD, PhD, takes the stage June 23 at 11 AM E.T. to explore what’s next, from gene therapy to new therapeutics. Explore the sessions shaping the future at ATC: bit.ly/3PqjJf5
We surveyed 10,000 transplant recipients about their experience with immunosuppressants. Check out this webinar to learn about the findings: bit.ly/4dATScl
Know a colleague who would benefit from AST membership? Refer them today! When they join, you’ll be entered for a chance to win exciting prizes like an iPad or a Royal Caribbean gift card. 🌴📱 Help grow the transplant community while earning rewards along the way.
Refer a Member
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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Join transplant leaders from across the country at the AST Medical Directors Forum, June 19–20 in Boston. Connect with peers, exchange practical strategies, and strengthen your leadership impact. 📍 Westin Seaport, Boston 📅 June 19–20, 2026 (just before ATC)
Medical Directors Forum 2026
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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The AST Caregiver Toolkit was created to support caregivers with practical guidance and helpful resources. Share this resource with your patients and patient families to help them feel informed, supported, and prepared throughout the transplant journey.
Caregiver Toolkit
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
myast.org
Planning to attend #ATC2026Boston ? Make it even more memorable. Pre-order your pair from The Kidney Collection now and bring them to ATC for the rare opportunity to meet John Fluevog in person and have your shoes signed. www.fluevog.com/shop/kidney 15% all of U.S. sales support the AST.
