During the pandemic, Mandi Smith never thought that three years later, she’d be sitting atop one of the highest mountain peaks in the world. “Throughout… Read more
Category: transplant
Study Points to New Approach to Treat Chronic Transplant Rejection
University of Pittsburgh researchers have identified a type of immune cell that drives chronic organ transplant failure in a mouse model of kidney transplantation and… Read more
NOW – Episode 56
The 56th installment of UPMC NOW showcases how a little humility can go a long way at UPMC Children’s Hospital, how a bus in Northcentral Pa…. Read more
Organs from Genetically Engineered Pigs May Help Shorten the Transplant Wait List
Demand for life-saving organ transplantation is at an all-time high. In 2021, a record 41,000-plus organ transplants were performed in the U.S., with top numbers for kidney,… Read more
Donating Stem Cells Saves Lives
Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer, such as leukemia or lymphoma. For many patients, their best chance at a cure is… Read more