Transplant Stories and News
Living donors are vital part of kidney transplant programs
March 13, 2024
Transplant chief Reza Saidi, MD outlines the process of kidney donation and how...
Upstate living kidney donor transplants at all-time high
February 16, 2024
Transplant Center relocates today to 550 Harrison Center.
Disease's type and severity can vary widely, need professional assessment
February 1, 2024
Advice from Matthew Garner, MD, Upstate transplant surgeon
Why some patients will also receive a new kidney
January 31, 2024
Interview with Matthew Garner, MD, Upstate transplant surgeon
Living donors can make a huge difference
January 17, 2024
Interview with Toby Le Nguyen, MD, Upstate transplant surgeon
Upstate urologists treat injured Ukrainian soldiers
January 11, 2024
Two Ukrainian-born SUNY Upstate urologists traveled on a surgical mission to...
The Upstate Foundation receives $247,500 donation from Paige’s Butterfly Run
December 30, 2023
Donation will support pediatric cancer care, research and family services,
Specialists check for compatibility of donors and recipients
August 18, 2023
Interview with Reut Hod Dvorai, PhD, director of the histocompatibility lab
Select group of patients don't need a new kidney
July 12, 2023
Interview with Reza Saidi, MD, chief of transplant services
Cytomegalovirus can harm those with weakened immune systems
April 4, 2023
Interview with Upstate research scientist Gary Chan, PhD
Working to help transplant patients, Upstate researcher awarded $3.2 million grant to help create treatment to fight HCMV infection
March 21, 2023
HCMV can significantly raise the chance of organ rejection, making its treatment...
Upstate University Hospital’s Downtown Campus recognized for higher quality in kidney transplant care
February 28, 2023
Downtown Campus designated as Blue Distinction® Centers for Transplants by...
Research shows that weight need not disqualify a candidate
February 13, 2023
Interview with Reza Saidi, MD, chief of transplant services at Upstate
Upstate surgeon takes medical mission to help war victims in Ukraine
November 23, 2022
Dr Sherard Tatum was among a medical team of surgeons, nurses and technicians...
How kidneys and other donated organs are allocated for transplants
February 25, 2022
Interview with Reza Saidi, MD, chief of transplant services at Upstate