Organ Preservation Alliance
The Organ Preservation Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to extending the preservation time of human organs and tissues outside the body. Their mission is to catalyze breakthroughs in organ and tissue preservation, which has the potential to transform human health, from organ transplantation to disease research. They work with leaders across science agencies, stakeholders, and media to support preservation research, organize events, and foster collaboration among researchers and clinicians. They also advocate for advancing machine perfusion technology, organ banking, and cryopreservation, aiming to build an 'Organ Banking Apollo Program' to revolutionize biomedicine.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Organ Preservation Alliance
Berkeley, California, United States, North America
Products
Compendium of Organ and Tissue Banking Concepts (PDF)
A compiled PDF resource that outlines concepts, technical challenges, and research roadmaps relevant to organ- and tissue-banking and preservation.
Compendium of Organ and Tissue Banking Concepts (PDF)
A compiled PDF resource that outlines concepts, technical challenges, and research roadmaps relevant to organ- and tissue-banking and preservation.
Services
Workshops, summits, and working groups
Organizes and co-organizes interdisciplinary workshops, summit meetings, roundtables, and working groups focused on organ preservation science, machine perfusion, and biobanking; includes sessions aimed at regulators, clinicians, and researchers.
Biopreservation Briefings and publications
Regularly published briefings summarizing recent literature, community news, and technical advances in preservation science.
Grant and funding resource curation
Compilation of grant opportunities, foundation support areas, deadlines, and application guidance relevant to organ and tissue preservation researchers.
Background material and compendium distribution
Provision of curated background materials, technical PDFs, and a compendium of organ- and tissue-banking concepts to support research planning and education.
Regulatory and stakeholder outreach
Activities to educate and engage regulators and major stakeholders on preservation technologies and clinical translation requirements, including targeted outreach (e.g., FDA) and formation of collaborative groups addressing regulatory topics.
Rent-subsidized private office and coworking space
On-site private office and shared office amenities offered on a subsidized rental basis within the organization's facility.
Workshops, summits, and working groups
Organizes and co-organizes interdisciplinary workshops, summit meetings, roundtables, and working groups focused on organ preservation science, machine perfusion, and biobanking; includes sessions aimed at regulators, clinicians, and researchers.
Biopreservation Briefings and publications
Regularly published briefings summarizing recent literature, community news, and technical advances in preservation science.
Grant and funding resource curation
Compilation of grant opportunities, foundation support areas, deadlines, and application guidance relevant to organ and tissue preservation researchers.
Background material and compendium distribution
Provision of curated background materials, technical PDFs, and a compendium of organ- and tissue-banking concepts to support research planning and education.
Regulatory and stakeholder outreach
Activities to educate and engage regulators and major stakeholders on preservation technologies and clinical translation requirements, including targeted outreach (e.g., FDA) and formation of collaborative groups addressing regulatory topics.
Rent-subsidized private office and coworking space
On-site private office and shared office amenities offered on a subsidized rental basis within the organization's facility.
Expertise Areas
- Organ and tissue preservation research
- Cryobiology and vitrification
- Machine perfusion and ex vivo organ perfusion
- Biobanking and living biobanks
Key Technologies
- Vitrification (ice-free cryopreservation)
- Cryoprotectant formulation and antifreeze proteins
- Nanowarming and laser-based warming
- Ultra-rapid metal-based rewarming