OPTN News

Ongoing updates

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Volunteers sought for open positions on OPTN Committees
Starting today through August 20, 2025 and beginning their term on October 1, 2025.
Dates announced for public comment period
Public comment will begin Aug. 27 and run through Oct. 1.
Regional election for Associate Region 10 Councillor
OPTN now accepting applications for the upcoming regional election for the Region 10 Associate Councillor.
Special Election Update: Announcing the winners of the OPTN Runoff Election and Election of Board Officers
Following the conclusion of the national election.
From the MPSC: Best practices for utilizing donor screening criteria and other recommendations
A message from MPSC Chair Clifford Miles, M.D.
Special Election Update: Vote now in the OPTN Runoff Election and Election of Board Officers
Voting will remain open until Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Special Election Runoff and Officer Election: June 20-26
The national ballot will also include officer positions from among the members of the newly elected Board of Directors.
OPTN Special Election Ratification Update
The OPTN Board of Directors voted not to ratify the results of the June 4, 2025, OPTN special election.
New OPTN Board Members and Associate Regional Councillors elected for 2025
Announcing the election of a new 34-member OPTN Board of Directors.
OPTN HOPE Act webinar now available
The webinar will answer questions professionals may have about revisions to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) policies to align with federal regulatory updates.