Prof. Longchamp is a transplant surgeon and researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, and played a key role in the first successful cases of kidney xenotransplantation in human patients.

Opportunities to Increase Access to Kidney Transplantation

Kidney transplantation is the most effective treatment for patients with kidney failure. However, the persistent shortage of donor organs continues to be a major obstacle to optimal care. Prof. Longchamp has been involved in pioneering efforts to expand access to transplantation, including innovations in organ perfusion and xenotransplantation.