Dr. Jay Fishman explores the future of xenotransplantation and how science is addressing the kidney transplant shortage.
This episode of Kidney Health Connections highlights the potential of xenotransplantation to one day address the kidney shortage. Dr. Jay Fishman, a leader in transplant infectious disease at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, discusses the scientific advances making pig-to-human kidney xenotransplants possible. He also explores the future of xenotransplantation and its potential to complement traditional organ donation, particularly for urgent or complex cases.
The conversation also covers other forms of innovation paving the way for safer and more effective transplant options, such as new technologies to preserve donated kidneys. These innovations could transform care delivery, offering scalable solutions to meet the growing demand for transplants.
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