OPTN News

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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 Board Approves Policy to Expand Access for Individuals Living with HIV, Modifies Guidance for Pediatric Heart Exception Requests
Action ensures patient safety is maintained while access expands for individuals living with HIV.
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.
Special Election Update: Voting is Open for the OPTN Board of Directors National Election
Vote now for the OPTN Board of Directors and the Associate Regional Councillor in your region.
May 2025: Annual Kidney Allocation Calculator Updates
Reference populations have been updated for the KDPI and EPTS calculators.
Special Election Update: Announcing nominees for 2025 OPTN Board of Directors election
Nominees have been selected for the national election.
Clarification – HOPE Act IRB protocols and individual IRB candidate applicability
An IRB can be created even for a single transplant candidate.
Special Election Update: Vote Now for OPTN Regional Councillors
Vote now for Regional Councillors who will serve on the OPTN Board of Directors.