LAST CHANCE TO APPLY AST Priority-Focused Research Grants are currently open! These grants support high-impact research in key areas of solid organ transplantation, including: • Immunosuppression, rejection, and biomarkers • Graft engineering and xenotransplantation • Living donation and organ allocation • Value, equity, and access to transplantation Applications are welcome across basic, clinical, and translational research. Explore the priorities and apply. myast.org/priority-focused-g…

Heading to #ATC2026Boston? Make it a trip to remember. 👠✨ Pre-order your pair from The Kidney Collection and bring them to ATC for a rare opportunity to meet John Fluevog in person and have your shoes signed. Created to spark conversations and celebrate the transplant community, this collection is more than footwear—it’s a statement. Already have your pair? Be sure to pack them. New to the collection? There’s still time to pre-order and be part of the experience: fluevog.com/shop/kidney Plus, 15% of all U.S. sales support the AST.

Will your center be represented at the 2026 Medical Directors Forum? Join AST in Boston, MA, June 19-20 for focused discussions designed for transplant medical directors and clinical leaders. Explore key issues shaping transplant leadership, including clinical practice, transplant finance, and leading in today’s complex environment. Conveniently scheduled just before the American Transplant Congress, the Forum makes it easy to attend both meetings in one trip. Register today: myast.org/mdf

Now available on YouTube! With the aging of both the transplant candidate population and the donor pool, clinicians increasingly face complex decisions regarding organ acceptance, candidate selection, and risk–benefit tradeoffs. Practices vary widely across centers, and clinicians would benefit from a structured framework to navigate these challenges. This webinar will provide a practical, evidence-based, and ethically grounded approach to decision-making in older donors and recipients, with emphasis on real-world clinical application. youtube.com/watch?v=VSWbt8VK…

The AST is excited to hold its annual Fellows Symposium on Transplantation this September. This career-shaping event helps fellows, residents, students, and trainees explore the field, learn from leading experts, and build lasting connections. Donate today to Fund a Fellow and you’ll be entered for a chance to win our 2026 prize bundle, including: 🎁 $150 gorjana gift card 📚 $25 Porter Square Books gift card 🛍️ AST swag bag 🧘 1-year Calm app subscription Your gift helps remove financial barriers and supports the next generation of transplant professionals. Donate today and help shape the future of transplantation. access.myast.org/s/fundafell…

👠✨ Walking the talk—one step at a time. ✨👠 I’m delighted to be enjoying my beautiful new @Fluevog shoes while supporting a cause that is deeply meaningful to me: the @AST_info ’s #LivingDonorCircleOfExcellence . As a transplant professional, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the extraordinary impact of #LivingOrganDonation. Living donors give more than an organ—they give hope, health, time, and a future. Their generosity changes lives forever. ⭕️ That’s why I am especially grateful for this partnership with the legendary @Fluevog, whose creativity and commitment to making a difference are helping shine a spotlight on living donation. 💫 Every purchase from this initiative supports the #LivingDonor 'Circle of Excellence' and its mission to ⭐ recognize employers who provide leave for employees recovering from #LivingDonation surgery 🏥💙💚 @ATCMeeting (ATC) 2026 ⭐ Removing financial barriers is vital to supporting #OrganDonation & #transplantation🦋 🏅I am proud that SSM Health is part of the #LivingDonor #CircleOfExcellence. It’s a privilege to stand alongside so many dedicated donors, recipients, advocates, healthcare professionals, and supporters working to expand access to life-saving transplantation. 💙💚 Did you know? • Living donor #transplantation often provides better outcomes and longer-lasting results. • Living donors can donate a #kidney or a portion of their #liver. • Thousands of people are currently waiting for a life-saving transplant. Together, we can raise awareness, celebrate generosity, and inspire more people to learn about the life-saving power of living donation. ⭕️ Learn more: LivingDonorCircle.com 🤝🏽 #LivingDonation #OrganDonation #DonateLife #Transplantation #JohnFluevog #Fluevog #GivingBack | @SSMHealthSTL | @DonateLife | @AST_LDCOP | @AST_KPCOP | @AST_LICOP | #AmericanTransplantCongress2026 💙💚🦋

Have questions about #ATC2026Boston? Get them all answered during our webinar on June 10! bit.ly/4uesGXc @AST_info, @ASTSChimera

We’re on Capitol Hill today advocating for the transplant community! The AST is proud to meet with lawmakers and share the priorities, challenges, and opportunities impacting transplant professionals, patients, donors, and families. Together, we’re working to advance policies that strengthen the transplant system and improve access to lifesaving care.

Attend the Medical Directors Forum during your trip to Boston! The AST Medical Directors Forum returns in 2026 as an immersive, two-day meeting exclusively for transplant Medical Directors and senior physician leaders. Join peers from across the country for candid discussions, strategic collaboration, and practical solutions to today’s clinical, operational, and financial leadership challenges. myast.org/meetings/medical-d…

Early bird registration is OPEN! Are you a trainee or student interested in transplantation? This meeting is for you! The Fellows Symposium is a unique educational and networking opportunity designed specifically for transplant trainees. Participants connect with peers from across the country, engage with leaders in transplantation, and gain insights to support their professional development and career planning. Learn more: myast.org/fellows/registrati… #transplantation #transplant #medstudent #trainee #resident #fellow #organtransplant

Stay ahead in transplantation at #ATC2026Boston. Discover sessions focused on career growth, innovation, leadership, clinical advancement , and the future of transplant care. See what’s next: bit.ly/4fbDtNR @AST_info, @ASTSChimera

Join us on June 3! 💰 Free for AST members 🔗 bit.ly/42T0zlf

Join us on June 3! 💰 Free for AST members 🔗 bit.ly/42T0zlf

Heading to #ATC2026Boston? Make it even more memorable. 👠✨ Pre-order your pair from The Kidney Collection and bring them to ATC for a rare chance to meet John Fluevog in person and have your shoes signed. Designed to spark conversations and celebrate the transplant community, this collection is more than footwear — it’s a statement. Already have your pair? Don’t forget to pack them. New to the collection? There’s still time to pre-order and join the experience: fluevog.com/shop/kidney Plus, 15% of all U.S. sales support the AST.

We asked 10,000 transplant recipients about their experience with immunosuppressants. Check out this Journal Club, now on YouTube, to learn about the findings. youtube.com/watch?v=MbwRmZ40…

The AST Medical Directors Forum returns in 2026 as an immersive, two-day meeting exclusively for transplant Medical Directors and senior physician leaders. Join peers from across the country for candid discussions, strategic collaboration, and practical solutions to today’s clinical, operational, and financial leadership challenges. myast.org/meetings/medical-d…

AST Priority-Focused Research Grants are currently open! These grants support high-impact research in key areas of solid organ transplantation, including: • Immunosuppression, rejection, and biomarkers • Graft engineering and xenotransplantation • Living donation and organ allocation • Value, equity, and access to transplantation Applications are welcome across basic, clinical, and translational research. Explore the priorities and apply: myast.org/priority-focused-g…

Summer is almost here! 😎 Did you know you can get discounted theme park tickets, vacations, movie tickets, and much more through AST MemberDeals? memberdeals.com/myast/?login…