In the Pipeline
The Task 5 Initiative
The Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) is operated under contract from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). While many tasks are required of SRTR, HRSA established “Task 5” in September 2020 with the goal to “identify metrics to assess national transplantation system performance and support informed decision-making by critical audiences.
Donating Life: Outcomes and Opportunities
The increased need for organ transplants has sparked encouragement of the general public to consider living donation. However, data on the long-term effects of living donation remains limited. These unknowns are obstacles for both transplant professionals and potential donors, who either struggle to meet transplant needs or to make an informed decision on donating.
