Transplant
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December 16, 2019
Applications sought for Transplant Infectious Diseases/Immunocompromised Host Fellowship Program
The Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking applicants for its new Transplant Infectious Diseases/Immunocompromised Host (TID/ICH) Fellowship Program. -
November 18, 2019
Madalyn Durbin’s dad just had a double lung transplant; surely there was no way he could make it to her wedding.
Never underestimate a father’s determination to be there for his daughter. As Madalyn started down the aisle, Terry stepped out and took her hand. -
November 13, 2019
Launch of living liver transplant program to increase availability of organs
VUMC is launching a living liver donor transplant program, significantly increasing the number of available organs for life-saving transplants. -
October 30, 2019
VUMC reaches milestone 6,000th kidney transplant
The Vanderbilt Transplant Center recently celebrated its 6,000th kidney transplant. -
August 13, 2019
Tricia Burgess thought she had seasonal allergies. She actually needed a heart transplant.
“I didn’t even know I was sick. I’m thankful that Vanderbilt saved my life.” -
August 1, 2019
VUMC performs its first transplant using rehabilitated lungs
For the first time at Vanderbilt, doctors have performed a transplantation with donated lungs that were rehabilitated using a procedure called ex vivo lung perfusion. -
July 25, 2019
Couple’s transplant journey continues by helping others
Elizabeth “Betsy” Barbour and her late husband, Richard, created a fund to help support Vanderbilt’s lung transplant patient assistance fund.