February 14 is National Organ Donor Day, and we’re celebrating the history, possibilities, and gift of organ transplantation by re-sharing some of our favorite podcast episodes about transplantation. Listen online or download wherever you get your podcasts.
The Simplicity and Complexity of Organ Transplantation
Dr. Kirk specializes in organ transplantation and is the chair of the Department of Surgery at Duke University and joins us to discuss organ transplant surgery.
A Transplant Journey Spanning 50 Years and 2 Continents
Dr. Munci Kalayoglu is a famed transplant surgeon who spent the bulk of his career at UW-Madison. He joins us to speak about his incredibly journey throughout his career as a surgeon and the creation of the UW-Madison liver transplant program.
Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome–A Surgical Disease
Dr. Robert Redfield discusses how autotransplant can treat loin pain hematuria syndrome, including here at UW.
When Death Becomes Life: Notes from a Transplant Surgeon
Surgeon and author Dr. Josh Mezrich joins us to talk about his new book, which honors the gift of organ donors and explores the history of transplantation.