UF Health transplant specialties again rank among nation’s best

January 26, 2026

Rankings are based on data recently released from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients

UF researchers ‘rewriting organ biology’ with revolutionary transplant technology

August 14, 2025

Think of CasNx’s game-changing research as a dishwasher for human organs on deck for transplants. Looking like an oversized crockpot, the pump that keeps…

UF Health Shands liver and lung transplant programs top in the nation

July 10, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – According to ratings by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, released Tuesday evening, choosing UF Health for a liver…

Innovative Incisions: At UF Health, Precision Medicine and AI Advance Transplantation

When it comes to transplant quality, the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients has consistently evaluated UF Health Shands Hospital as a top destination…

UF Health Breathes Hope Into Eduardo After Suffering From Rare Lung Disease

Eduardo’s story begins in Puerto Rico, where he was born a healthy, full-term baby with no apparent complications. However, at just 5 months old, his health…

Double Blessings: Charlie’s Lung Transplant Story

After eight years and one long-awaited wedding to his best friend, Charlie Welborn will celebrate Valentine’s Day feeling like an extremely lucky man.

UF Health transplant programs No. 1 in Florida, top 10 in the U.S.

January 28, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — UF Health’s liver, kidney, and lung transplant programs are once again ranked as the best in Florida and remain among the country’s best,…

Canvas of Hope: Paulette Finds Hope Through Art While Awaiting Lung Transplant

Awaiting an organ transplant can bring many emotions and questions. How long will I be here? How will my body react? How can I prepare myself? The noises of…

UF Health liver, kidney and lung transplant programs top in Florida, in U.S. top 5

July 24, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — UF Health’s lung, liver, and kidney transplant programs are the state’s best and in the top 5 nationwide. Every six months, the Scientific…

Danny's Double-Lung Transplant at UF Health

Imagine having the opportunity to save someone’s life by making a simple decision. In 2021, Danny Sams faced the harsh reality of pulmonary fibrosis, a lung…