Pediatric Transplantation Archive — Page 1 of 1

July 25, 2023

Vanderbilt Transplant Center reaches new record in number of procedures performed

The Vanderbilt Transplant Center performed a record number of solid organ transplants in fiscal year 2023 (FY 23) — 665 life-saving procedures among its adult and pediatric programs.

By Matt Batcheldor
July 28, 2020

Post-transplant complication

Vanderbilt researchers conducted the largest analysis to date of a heart complication in children following stem cell transplant. The findings may help guide screening practices to improve outcomes.

By Leigh MacMillan
Vanderbilt Transplant Center members recently held a reception celebrating the 6,000th kidney transplant since the program’s inception.
October 30, 2019

VUMC reaches milestone 6,000th kidney transplant

The Vanderbilt Transplant Center recently celebrated its 6,000th kidney transplant.

By Matt Batcheldor
December 16, 2015

Immune response in transplantation

Thirty-three percent of pediatric heart transplant patients developed antibodies against the donor heart, which can lead to rejection, a new Vanderbilt study reports.

By Vanderbilt Health News