Xenotransplantation primer outlines emerging cross-species kidney research and what patients, clinicians, and systems should know now. Expect hopeful, practical context.
Key Takeaways
- More than 90,000 Americans are awaiting kidney transplants, with about 12 daily deaths
- Human clinical trials of genetically modified pig kidneys began in 2025
- National Kidney Foundation launched a 75th anniversary campaign targeting 75 million lives by 2030