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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.

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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The 2026 Fellows Symposium is here! Our fellows are asking thoughtful questions, making new connections, and learning from leaders and one another. We’re excited to see the conversations and connections continue throughout the weekend!
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The 2026 Donation Derby is here! 🏇 Support the initiatives of your AST Community of Practice and help turn great ideas into action. Every gift makes a difference. Donate to your COP today: myAST.org/donationderby
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Donation Derby
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The September Advocacy Brief is here! Meet the AST Government Relations Team and learn more about this month’s key policy and advocacy updates. Read the latest issue: bit.ly/3To78Lp
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Save the date for hashtag#CEoT2027! 📅 February 25–27, 2027 📍 Scottsdale, Arizona Join us for Redefining Possible: Science, Technology, and the New Era in Transplantation. More details coming soon!
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Now available on YouTube! 📺 Missed the live #JournalClub? Check out "Over 30 Years of Living Liver Donation in North America: Mortality Associated With Donation" on demand. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXYx...
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Over 30 Years of Living Liver Donation in North America: Mortality Associated With Donation
This AST Journal Club features the article: "Over 30 Years of Living Liver Donation in North America: Mortality Associated With Donation" - Ann Surg. 2025 Oct 1;282(4):650-657. doi:…
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Join us for a #JournalClub on the article "Effect of pre-emptive rituximab on EBV DNA levels and prevention of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder in pediatric kidney transplant recipients: A case series from the pediatric nephrology research consortium." 📅 September 22 🔗 bit.ly/4rbKr9L
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Join us tomorrow!
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Don't miss this upcoming #JournalClub on living liver donation in North America and mortality associated with donation. 📅 September 9 @ 2 pm ET 💸 Free 🔗 bit.ly/46xI0oj
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Calling all students interested in transplantation! Your future in transplantation goes beyond the classroom and training. Join a global network of 5,000+ transplant professionals, connect with mentors and leaders, and explore where a career in transplantation can take you. 🔗 bit.ly/4yfyZfv
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Trainees, residents, fellows & students — this is for YOU! Don’t miss the Fellows Symposium — a career-changing meeting designed for the next generation of transplant professionals. If transplantation is part of your future, this is the meeting you want to be at. myAST.org/fellows
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Fellows Symposium on Transplantation
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Looking for a job in #transplant? Hiring and need to recruit? Check out the AST Career Center. jobs.myast.org
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Are you a fellow, resident, student, trainee, or early-career professional interested in transplantation? This is a meeting you won’t want to miss! Take the next step in your transplant career at the 2026 Fellows Symposium on Transplantation. www.myast.org/fellows
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Fellows Symposium on Transplantation
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
For black patients navigating kidney disease and transplantation, knowledge can be a powerful tool for self-advocacy. The Find Your Voice Toolkit was designed to help individuals better understand and navigate the kidney transplant journey. www.myast.org/findyourvoice
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Find Your Voice Toolkit
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The latest AST Advocacy Brief is here! Advocacy is a core pillar of the AST's mission, and we're committed to keeping members informed about the legislative, regulatory, and policy developments shaping the future of transplantation. bit.ly/4wGXvVL
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The Living Donor Circle of Excellence recognizes employers that provide paid leave to employees who become living organ donors. Help us grow the Circle! Talk to your employer about supporting living donors and joining the Living Donor Circle of Excellence. www.livingdonorcircle.com
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Join The Circle Of Excellence
Enact policies that save lives. Become a member of The Circle and make a difference. A Project of the American Society of Transplantation. Learn More.
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
📺 Available on YouTube! What happens when someone steps forward to become a living organ donor— but is ultimately deemed ineligible to donate? www.youtube.com/watch?v=89jm...
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Ethical Obligations to Ineligible Living Donors
YouTube video by American Society of Transplantation
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
NEW ITEMS JUST DROPPED! 🛒✨ Treat yourself to some fresh AST merch and show off your AST pride at work! Even better — proceeds benefit AST programs. 💙 Shop the latest: www.bonfire.com/store/ast/
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International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) @ishlt.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The deadline to submit your abstracts to #ISHLT2027 closes earlier this year. ⏰ Have your science in the treatment of advanced #heart and #lung disease, #transplantation, #MCS, and #PVD presented on a global stage. 🫀🫁🌎 ⠀ ➡️ Visit 🔗 bit.ly/4dLYGdn & submit before 📅 29 September.
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
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
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
⏰ 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
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
📚 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
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
🚀 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
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
🎉 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
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
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.
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Fellows Symposium on Transplantation
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
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
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
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."
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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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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
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
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
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
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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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American Journal of Transplantation @amjtransplant.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Don't miss out! Follow the AJT Transplant ID Exchange Blog -- Subscribe today! ajt-transplant-id-exchange.squarespace.com #Transplantation #InfectiousDiseases #MedBlog #SubscribeNow
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
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
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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:
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Medical Directors Forum 2026
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
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...
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Registration
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Join us on June 3! 💰 Free for AST members 🔗 bit.ly/42T0zlf
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
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...
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Therapeutic needs in solid organ transplant recipients: The AST patient survey
YouTube video by American Society of Transplantation
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American Journal of Transplantation @amjtransplant.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
🚨 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
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
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...
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Medical Directors Forum 2026
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Not a member? See the benefits that 5,000+ of your colleagues use to grow their careers: myast.org/member-benef...
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
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.
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
New on YouTube: The 2025 STAR Report on donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) explores appropriate and effective clinical utilization in transplantation care.
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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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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
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
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
We surveyed 10,000 transplant recipients about their experience with immunosuppressants. Check out this webinar to learn about the findings: bit.ly/4dATScl
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
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.
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Refer a Member
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
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)
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Medical Directors Forum 2026
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
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.
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Caregiver Toolkit
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
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.
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American Society of Transplantation @astinfo.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
What can economics teach us about kidney exchange? Nobel Prize winner Alvin E. Roth, PhD explores how market design shapes transplant outcomes on Sunday, June 21 at 11 AM E.T. at ATC. bit.ly/3PjAyYY
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American Journal of Transplantation @amjtransplant.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
🔓 Open Access "BANFF 2024 PANCREAS TRANSPLANTATION REPORT: Diagnosis and impact of chronic active T-cell mediated allograft rejection ...," by Büttner-Herold et al tinyurl.com/4smf2yap #PancreasTransplant #TransplantImmunology #BanffClassification #MedTwitter
BANFF 2024 PANCREAS TRANSPLANTATION REPORT
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