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

DateSpeakerTalk Title
9.20.24Brandon Guenthart, MDHeart and Lung Ex Vivo Perfusion: Clinical Applications and Future Directions
9.20.24Varvara Kirchner, MDThe Current and Future Applications of Machine Perfusion in Liver Transplantation
2.14.25Alice Bertaina, MDStrategies to achieve tolerance in organ transplantation
2.14.25Stephan Busque, MDStrategies to achieve tolerance in organ transplantation
5.23.25Ben Stutchfield, MBChB, PhD, FRCSAssessing Liver Transplant Benefit
5.23.25Kazunari Sasaki, MDIntroduction
5.23.25Allison Kwong, MDUrgency vs Utility for Liver Transplantation in the United States
5.23.25Vivek Charu, MD, PhDUrgency vs Utility for Liver Transplantation in the United States
5.23.25Kiran Kush, MDUpdates in Heart Transplant Allocation: Policy and Priorities
9.26.25Grace Guan, PhDHow Data-Driven Insights Can Inform National Organ Allocation Policy
9.26.25Tina Diao, PhDTransplant Centers Remain Too Cautious in Accepting Kidney Offers
3.6.26Joseph Yoshimura Cho, BSA Multi-Task Deep Learning Model for Pediatric Echocardiography Analysis 
3.6.26Erika Rubesova, MDCEUS and New Ultrasound Quantification Methods: Applications in Pediatric Liver Transplants 
3.18.26Daniel Jaechul Ahn, MDA Donor Heart Allocation System in Crisis
3.18.26Allison Kwong, MD, MSTalking to Your Data: An AI-Enabled Platform for Liver Transplant Outcomes