2026 Venture Grant Funds Innovative Study Supporting Islet Cell Transplants
Dr. Michael Bleszynski’s study could revolutionize islet cell therapy
Beyond the Transplant: The Vital Role of Social Support in Recovery
Calvin Ngai’s study is rethinking what support looks like to ensure more patients have a pathway to transplant
Funding Supports New Study on Brain Monitoring during Normothermic Regional Perfusion in Organ Donation
Dr. Mypinder Sekhon
Every Breakthrough Has a Beginning: The Power of Donor Support
Supporting Living Kidney Donors: Enhancing Care Through Research
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...
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.
COVID-19 Treatments and Outcomes in Kidney Transplant Recipients
COVID-19 Treatments and Outcomes in Kidney Transplant Recipients With Erin Waters Since the emergence of COVID-19, researchers have been racing to learn more about the virus. Science has come a long way since the world first heard of the novel virus back in late 2019. We now have better tools, including vaccines and treatment options....