Kidney Transplant Program

Embark on a journey of innovation and discovery as we explore the latest advancements and emerging technologies in kidney transplantation, offering new possibilities for personalized medicine, organ preservation, and immune tolerance induction to enhance transplant outcomes and improve patient care globally.

• Machine Perfusion Techniques: Nephrological transplant researchers investigate machine perfusion technologies to preserve donor kidneys, optimize organ function, and extend the viability of donor organs, offering opportunities to expand the donor pool and reduce transplant wait times for patients in need of kidney transplantation.
• Regenerative Therapies: Nephrology scientists explore regenerative medicine approaches to renal repair and nephron regeneration, utilizing stem cells, gene therapy, and tissue engineering strategies to promote renal tissue healing, enhance kidney regeneration, and improve outcomes for patients with end-stage renal disease.
• Immune Tolerance Induction: Transplant immunologists and nephrologists investigate immune tolerance induction strategies to minimize the need for long-term immunosuppression post-transplant, utilizing novel immunomodulatory agents, regulatory T cells, and donor-specific tolerance protocols to achieve transplant tolerance and improve graft acceptance rates while reducing medication-related complications for kidney transplant recipients.
• Clinical Trials and Outcomes Research: Nephrological transplant investigators conduct clinical trials and outcomes research to evaluate novel treatment strategies, immunosuppressive protocols, and patient management strategies in kidney transplantation, offering patients access to cutting-edge therapies, innovative devices, and promising therapeutic approaches beyond standard of care options, contributing to advancements in kidney transplant research, treatment optimization, and quality improvement initiatives to transform the future of renal medicine and improve patient outcomes globally.