Supporting Living Kidney Donors: Enhancing Care Through Research
A Life Well Lived, A Legacy That Gives Back: Honouring Ben’s Journey Through Research
Join us for ODTRF’s Celebrate Transplant Event on October 1, 2025!
This annual in-person event will take place on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in the Paetzhold Multipurpose room (room # 1889) at Vancouver General Hospital. Enjoy light refreshments while connecting with others in attendance. Hear engaging presentations from leading experts in organ donation and transplantation, alongside powerful insights shared by families and transplant recipients. Registration and reception start at 5:30pm....
Easing the Pre-Transplant Process Through Research
The path to kidney transplant can be overwhelming, filled with complex tests and appointments. To make this journey easier to navigate, a team at St. Paul’s Hospital—led by clinical nurse specialist Erin Waters and pharmacist Bita Bateni—is creating a patient-friendly educational video outlining the key steps of the pre-transplant evaluation process. With support from an...
Shelby Gielen: A Journey of Resiliency and Determination
How A First-of-its-Kind Policy Seeks to Eliminate Major Disincentives to Living Kidney Donation
Impact Report 2023/2024
"I hope research makes transplant a cure. Ideally a gifted organ should last a lifetime. Our future lies in research." --- Shelby Gielen, 2x liver recipient
Breaking Barriers
February is Heart Month—a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health, including the unique needs of pediatric heart transplant recipients.
Fresh Start for a New Year
We are starting 2025 with a new name, a refreshed website, and a new Advisory Board. 2024 was a year of big changes and we’re excited to catch you up to speed!
ODTRF 2024 Christmas
This holiday season, celebrate the gift of innovation with us.