Researchers have pinpointed the immune-system mechanism that allows a kidney transplant to be accepted without lifelong immunosuppressive drugs.
Autologous islet cell transplants for pancreatitis patients who require removal of the pancreas can prevent the development of brittle diabetes common in pancreatectomy,.
Columbia has contributed in significant ways to the history of organ transplantation.
12 facts about becoming an organ donor, from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
Four young physician-researchers at P&S have received research funding from the Louis V. Gerstner Jr. Scholar Program.
By analyzing tissues harvested from organ donors, CUMC researchers have made a major step toward creating new vaccines and immunotherapies.