John Magee, M.D., from University of Michigan giving an engaging talk about the barriers to organ donation. #REIMAGINE2025 REIMAGINE Center #organdonation #transplant

Heather Gardiner, Ph.D., M.P.H., from UBuffalo speaks about the impact of medical mistrust on organ donation. #REIMAGINE2025 REIMAGINE Center #organdonation #transplant

We are standing on the edge of something extraordinary shares Dr. Macey Levan. The next organ donor may not be human; it may come from a lab. #REIMAGINE2025 REIMAGINE Center #organdonation #transplant

Amy Waterman, Ph.D., from Houston Methodist speaks at #REIMAGINE2025 about using #AI to increase living organ donation. REIMAGINE Center #organdonation #transplant

Transplant Surgeon Anji Wall had the crowd in stitches at #REIMAGINE2025 when she spoke about her unfiltered life as an attending. Transplant surgery doesn't have to be an emergency every time. Could a better organ allocation system improve patient outcomes and surgeons' lives?

Chief Technology Officer Ankit Mathur, M.B.A., M.S., from United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) speaks about using AI for transplantation and organ donation. #REIMAGINE2025 REIMAGINE Center #organdonation #transplant

Incredible thought leaders, powerful insights from recipients, donors, and donor families, and the unparalleled Amy Purdy — thank you for an remarkable REIMAGINE 2025! United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) UC San Diego Surgery UC San Diego Health UC San Diego School of Medicine Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego Lifesharing Amy Purdy

The bright side of having brilliant and fantastic mentors like Dr. Brubaker and Dr. Schnickel is getting to be part of such an inspiring and informative Reimagine conference! From the incredible talks by Dr. Nadig, Dr. Lee, and many others to the powerful session with AmyPurdy.💡

Our October newsletter is here! This edition features the REIMAGINE Symposium, San Diego Magazine Top Docs, oncology and transplant clinical breakthroughs and more! Plus, some highlights from our October social media! 🎃 t.e2ma.net/webview/n1ztzp… #UCSDSurgery #MedEd #surgery

Last month, experts, patients and donor families gathered to discuss the future of organ donation and transplantation at the #REIMAGINE2025 Symposium. Read about their bold ideas, innovation, compassion and collaboration here! #UCSDSurgery today.ucsd.edu/story/bold-ide…

UC San Diego Surgery UC San Diego Health UC San Diego School of Medicine Bryan Clary REIMAGINE Center Amy Purdy This was an amazing symposium! It is time to make some serious changes in organ donation & transplantation, especially for living kidney donation. Proud to be a part of this change.

Happy #Thanksgiving! This year, we asked #UCSDSurgery what they are thankful for. From family and friends to mentors and co-workers — there is much to be grateful for this holiday season! 🥧 #Giving Thanks

Meet Aleah Brubaker, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor in the Division of Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery. When she isn’t at work, you can find her with her husband and daughter — going to the beach, the pool and on hikes. #HumansofSurgery surgery.ucsd.edu/people/humans-…

The REIMAGINE Center Podcast is officially live! Drawing from over 15 years as a transplant surgeon, host Gabriel Schnickel, MD, MPH, highlights the complexity that defines both organ transplantation and the broader human experience.   surgery.ucsd.edu/centers/reimag…

The REIMAGINE Podcast is live! Listen to our first three episodes today!!

UC San Diego Surgery REIMAGINE Center UC San Diego Health Bryan Clary We're definitely tuning in! 🎧💡

With #NationalDonorDay approaching, we are excited to announce the release of a new REIMAGINE Podcast episode with Patrick Masters, who shares why he chose to donate part of his liver and how the decision impacted his community. Listen Here: surgery.ucsd.edu/centers/reimag… #UCSDSurgery

Our February 2026 newsletter is out now! Read about our FY25 Annual Report, the new REIMAGINE Podcast and more! Plus, a Q&A with new general surgery residency program director Jennifer Berumen, MD, and Starry Starry Night Gala awards! surgery.ucsd.edu/news-events/ne… #UCSDSurgery #MedEd

This #WorldKidneyDay, listen to Gabriel Schnickel, MD, MPH, interview German Lopez, a New York Times editorial board writer and living kidney donor, on the REIMAGINE Podcast. #UCSDSurgery 🎧surgery.ucsd.edu/centers/reimag…

Thank YOU Shennen Mao, MD for your expertise— the course wouldn’t have been a success without our brilliant faculty instructors!