UW Health Transplant Center Research Update

Xenotransplantation: Opening the Door to New Life-Saving Surgery

Join us to examine the latest progress in xenotransplantation during this in-person Transplant Research Update on May 27. It’s an exciting time of discovery — when successfully transplanting animal organs into human bodies is closer than ever to becoming an everyday reality. You’ll learn from UW experts about the promise and importance xenotransplantation holds and how the UW Health Transplant team is closing in on breakthroughs in the field. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable insights and an appreciation for the generosity of donors who help make such advances possible.

Scheduled Speakers and Topics:

• Joshua Mezrich, MD: professor and the Mark A. Fisher Chair in the Division of Transplantation at the UW’s School of Medicine and Public Health

  • Preview Dr. Mezrich’s upcoming book, “Every Living Creature: A Transplant Surgeon’s Look into the Future” that focuses on the history and promise of inter-species organ transplantation.

• David Aufhauser, MD: assistant professor and a transplant surgeon in the Division of Transplantation at the UW’s School of Medicine and Public Health

  • Delve into Dr. Aufhauser’s research on how to make organs more viable for transplant through normothermic regional perfusion and xenotransplantation, and the shortage of human donor organs.

• David Foley, MD: program moderator and the Folkert O. Belzer Chair in the UW’s School of Medicine and Public Health Division of Transplantation

  • Explore Dr. Foley’s study on porcine liver xenotransplant/perfusion and his research on therapies that can decrease damage and improve organ function after kidney and liver transplantation.or, retired television news anchor (WFRV–TV, Green Bay), and liver transplant recipient.

Location:

Health Sciences Learning Center
750 Highland Avenue
Madison

Paid parking is available in the University Hospital ramp, Lot 75, at 610 Highland Avenue.

Questions?

Email Mary Jo Spalinger or call 608-381-3150.