UNOS Update 
Find out about our bimonthly magazine that contains news and information of interest to the transplant community.
Policy Brochures
Stay up-to-date with current organ allocation policy.
White Papers
Read white papers that are available for informational purposes to stimulate discussion around very important subjects.
Top Five MPSC Policy Violations
View a listing of the top five policy violations that resulted in MPSC action in 2007. The handout also includes a summary of OPTN policies and bylaws that are routinely reviewed by auditors.
Transplant Center Challenges
View the top challenges transplant centers faced in 2007.
Brain Death Video
This video educates health professionals on the diagnosis of brain death, based on the President's Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research.
Guidance on Machine Preservation in Deceased Donor Kidneys
Learn more about the use of machine preservation in decreasing the risk for delayed graft function, particularly in ECD kidneys.
Acknowledging the Gift of Life: Sharing Information with Donor Families
Get general information and a consent form to facilitate the release of recipient information.
Specimens for Histocompatibility Testing/Guidelines for OPOs
These guidelines will help you determine the appropriate number and type of specimens you need to collect from deceased organ donors for histocompatibility testing.
OPTN/UNOS Slide Show
This set of 20 slides presents an overview of organ donation and transplantation for the general public and professional audiences. Requires Microsoft PowerPoint. Please note: file size is 6 MB. Allow adequate time for download.
Professional Links
Connect to professional organizations relevant to transplant professionals.
MELD/PELD Calculator
Lean more about the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) and Pediatric End-Stage Liver Disease (PELD), numerical scales that are currently used for liver allocation.
Lung Allocation Score (LAS) Calculator
Learn more about the Lung Allocation Score (LAS) system and its algorithm which uses a measure between waitlist and post-transplant survival when determining lung allocation.
CPRA Calculator
Learn more about the Calculated Panel Reactive Antibody (CPRA) which uses unacceptable antigens to determine the probability of sensitization to the donor population.
