🌟 HOPE FOR THE WEEK: Advancing Liver Transplantation 🌟 This latest research out of Kings College London provides novel mechanistic insight into how Hypothermic Oxygenated Machine Perfusion (HOPE) influences liver ischemia-reperfusion injury and modulates donor-specific T cell responses post-transplantation. These findings confirm observations from animal models and help explain the decreased rejection rates in patients receiving HOPE-treated livers. Exciting to see the potential of HOPE in improving transplant outcomes! #LiverTransplantation #HOPE
Bridge to Life Ltd.
Biotechnology Research
Northbrook, Illinois 3,228 followers
Trusted Solutions. Advanced Technology. Uncompromising Quality.
About us
Bridge to Life was founded with the mission of improving organ transplants through licensing and developing new preservation solutions and technologies to provide the highest quality of service to organ procurement organizations and transplant centers. Bridge to Life is a leading supplier of preservation solutions globally with a focus on innovation in organ preservation and machine perfusion. Through a strong focus on collaboration with surgeons and transplant professionals, we continue to explore emerging science and preservation technologies.
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External link for Bridge to Life Ltd.
- Industry
- Biotechnology Research
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Northbrook, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2005
- Specialties
- Organ Transplant, Kidney Perfusion, Liver Perfusion, Hypothermic Machine Perfusion, Transplant, Organ Cannulas, and Organ Preservation Solutions
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Updates
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👉3rd International Donor Surgery & Organ Perfusion Masterclass 📅 2-4 September 2024 🏥 Leiden University Medical Center #BridgetoLife are in Leiden this week with the #VitaSmart machine perfusion system to demonstrate its ease of use and flexibility in HOPE treatment of livers and kidneys. #nederlandse-transplantatie-stichting #OrganPerfusion #LeidenUniversityMedicalCenter #MachinePerfusion
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Bridge to Life is excited to be a part of the Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation 32nd Annual Conference from September 9-13! Be sure to visit our booth to discover how we're advancing diversity and innovation in transplantation. Let's work together to make a difference! #BridgeToLife #AMAT2024 #TransplantDiversity #LetsConnect
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Top 3 HOPE Highlights of the Quarter: Advancing Liver Transplantation! This quarter, HOPE (Hypothermic Oxygenated Perfusion) technology has made remarkable strides in liver transplantation. A recent analysis of randomized trials suggests that end-ischemic HOPE can better protect bile ducts in DCD liver grafts, potentially redefining preservation standards. Additionally, an international study across 22 centers showed excellent 5-year survival rates for over 1,200 HOPE-treated transplants, highlighting its effectiveness across different donor types. Beyond clinical success, HOPE is proving to be economically beneficial by improving donor liver utilization and reducing costs associated with complications and hospital stays. These advancements reinforce HOPE's role in transforming liver transplantation outcomes! #LiverTransplant #HOPE #MedicalInnovation #HealthcareResearch
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Bridge to Life will be at the Organ Donation & Transplantation Alliance (The Alliance) 2024 National Critical Issues Forum on September 5 and 6! This event brings together hospital system leaders, transplant specialists, OPOs, and physician/surgical leaders to collaborate on innovations and strategies for increasing organ donation and transplantation. Make sure to stop by our booth to learn more about how we’re contributing to these critical discussions and advancing transplantation solutions. We can't wait to connect with you! #BridgeToLife #NCIF2024 #OrganDonation #Transplantation #TheAlliance
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A Chamber of Commerce Day in Iowa. A wonderful game of golf supporting organ donation and raising money to help fund Team Iowa at the 2026 Transplant Games - Iowa Donor Network. Did you know that cornhole is one of the competitions at the Games? Something tells us our friends from Iowa will be tough to beat! If you’re not already an organ donor, you can register at www.registerme.org.
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We are just a few weeks away from the 30th International Congress of The Transplantation Society (TTS) in Istanbul, Turkey! #TTS2024 kicks off on September 22nd, and we're excited to see you there. Stop by booth 7 to meet our team, learn more about our products, and discover our innovative solutions in organ preservation. See you soon! 👋 #TTS2024
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This week, we celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Gift of Life Howie's House Golf Fundraiser and over 100,000 nights stayed by transplant recipients. A true example of strategic vision to get people where they need to be to await and heal after a life-safe organ donation.
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🌟 HOPE FOR THE WEEK: Preserving Heart Graft Quality: The Role of HOPE New research sheds light on the importance of preserving mitochondrial function in heart transplants from donation after circulatory death (DCD). 🔬 This study found that Hypothermic Oxygenated Perfusion (HOPE) can help mitigate the decline in mitochondrial respiratory capacity, a key factor in graft quality. The findings highlight HOPE's critical role in improving heart transplant outcomes and reducing ischemic damage. #HeartTransplant #DCD #HOPE #MitochondrialFunction #Transplantation
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