Mass General Transplant Center

Join us for the Mass General Brigham Heart Failure & Shock Symposium from September 12-14, 2024! Gain cutting-edge insights from leading experts on managing heart failure and cardiogenic shock. This two-part course accredited by Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Medical Education covers many interesting topics, from shock diagnosis to innovative heart failure therapies. Perfect for nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals eager to enhance their practice. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best—register now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/e4kvcmY2 #HeartFailure #CardiogenicShock #HealthcareInnovation #ContinuingMedicalEducation

Dr. Abraham Cohen is originally from Mexico. He completed his training in internal medicine at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, nephrology at Boston Medical Center, and transplant nephrology at Mass General Hospital. As the lead transplant nephrologist for the Mass General Equity in Kidney Transplantation (EqKT) Initiative, he is looking forward to benefitting all historically disadvantaged patients, including the LatinX and Black communities. NEDS/Done Vida New England is proud to collaborate with Dr. Cohen on different Outreach and Health Equity initiatives’ including national symposiums. #NMDAM2024

Calling all healthcare professionals specializing in #liverdisease! Join us on September 21st for the Mass General Brigham Updates in Liver Transplant and Hepatology continuing education course. Accredited by Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Medical Education, this event offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn from leading experts at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Topics will cover disease management best practices and transplant innovations. Participants can earn up to 7.00 credits. Visit the HMS course catalog for more details. #LiverTransplant #Hepatology #HealthcareEducation

Claim your seat for the Mass General Brigham Updates in Liver Transplant and Hepatology continuing education (CE) event today! This Harvard Medical School accredited event brings together transplant hepatology experts from the system’s flagship hospitals - Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital - to provide the latest updates and best practices in caring for individuals facing #endstageliverdisease. Mark your calendars for September 21, 2024. While this program is open to all healthcare professionals, registered nurses, advanced practice providers, and physicians are eligible to receive up to 7.0 CE credits and contact hours. https://lnkd.in/eKXxs8ka

Xenotransplantation is an experimental treatment that could lead to more patients receiving the kidneys they desperately need — but where does the process currently stand? Join us on June 25 as we speak to experts to have your questions answered: https://bit.ly/3KGOMgR

Mass General is deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Mr. Rick Slayman. We have no indication that it was the result of his recent transplant. Mr. Slayman will forever be seen as a beacon of hope to countless transplant patients worldwide and we are deeply grateful for his trust and willingness to advance the field of xenotransplantation. We offer our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Slayman’s family and loved ones as they remember an extraordinary person whose generosity and kindness touched all who knew him. http://spklr.io/6041UM0h

As we close out #DonateLifeMonth on #DonorRemembranceDay, we extend our deepest gratitude to the organ donors—both living and deceased—whose selflessness has provided renewed hope and vitality to those awaiting organ transplantation. Made up of physicians, nurses, coordinators, and professionals of diverse backgrounds, our Transplant Center at Massachusetts General Hospital is committed to nurturing this hope with every delicate stitch of every transplant performed. Together, we all play an important role in bestowing the gift of life. We honor all donors and express our heartfelt thanks: Gracias • Merci • 谢谢 (Xièxiè) • Спасибо (Spasibo) • תודה (Toda) • Mesi • Danke • Grazie • Obrigado • ありがとう (Arigatou) • شكراً (Shukran) • Thank you

We are proud to have played a role in the historic kidney #xenotransplantation procedure performed by the medical team at Massachusetts General Hospital. In this article by BioSpace, our CEO, David-Alexandre "DA" Gros, M.D., and President and Chief Scientific Officer, Steve Perrin, Ph.D., discuss our research focused on targeting the CD40L pathway to potentially support #OrganTransplant function and longevity: https://lnkd.in/eWu7YwKM Mass General Transplant Center

Happy #blueandgreenday and #donatelifemonth from the Mass General Transplant teams!

Another medical milestone for our incredible Mass General Transplant Center team at Mass General Brigham. Our pig kidney transplant patient, Mr. Rick Slayman, has been successfully discharged from the hospital just two weeks after the procedure. Thank you to Mr. Slayman for the privilege of sharing his story with the world!