Transplant Research Symposium

The Transplant Research Symposium at Stanford University is an event designed to bring together faculty, researchers, and clinicians to explore the latest advancements in organ transplantation. Featuring expert presentations on cutting-edge technologies and techniques, the symposium fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and highlights Stanford's leadership in transplantation science. 

Previous Symposiums

Date Speaker Talk Title
9.20.24 Brandon Guenthart, MD Heart and Lung Ex Vivo Perfusion: Clinical Applications and Future Directions
9.20.24 Varvara Kirchner, MD The Current and Future Applications of Machine Perfusion in Liver Transplantation
2.14.25 Alice Bertaina, MD Strategies to achieve tolerance in organ transplantation
2.14.25 Stephan Busque, MD Strategies to achieve tolerance in organ transplantation
5.23.25 Ben Stutchfield, MBChB, PhD, FRCS Assessing Liver Transplant Benefit
5.23.25 Kazunari Sasaki, MD Introduction
5.23.25 Allison Kwong, MD Urgency vs Utility for Liver Transplantation in the United States
5.23.25 Vivek Charu, MD, PhD Urgency vs Utility for Liver Transplantation in the United States
5.23.25 Kiran Kush, MD Updates in Heart Transplant Allocation: Policy and Priorities
9.26.25 Grace Guan, PhD How Data-Driven Insights Can Inform National Organ Allocation Policy
9.26.25 Tina Diao, PhD Transplant Centers Remain Too Cautious in Accepting Kidney Offers