Improving Human Life by Advancing the Field of Transplantation
AST History
The history of the AST starts in 1981, when the charter members of the AST met at the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN). It was at this meeting where they decided that a separate society was to be organized for transplant physicians. The American Society of Transplant Physicians... (ASTP)...was found on May 10, 1982 and was a society
AST History, 1982 and beyond…
People
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors are elected to office by the membership and manage the business and property of the Society.
Committees
Committees are composed of volunteer members, appointed by the AST President for 3 year terms
Staff
The AST staff works to support the Board of Directors and Committees and ensures the operation of the Society.
Governing Documents
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ABOUT AST
The American Society of Transplantation (AST) was founded in 1982 and is an organization of more than 3,000 transplant professionals dedicated to research, education, advocacy and patient care in transplantation. Our goal is to offer a forum for the exchange of knowledge, scientific information and expertise in the field of transplantation.
STATEMENT ON ETHICS
The AST Statement on Ethics in Organ Transplantation by the AST Patient Care and Education Committee and endorsed by the American Society for Histocompatability and Immunogenetics, International Liver Transplantation Society, North American Transplant Coordinator's Organization, Association of Organ Procurement ...
