The National Kidney Registry (NKR) is proud to announce the successful completion of its Coronado Regional Training, an educational event for transplant professionals in the San Diego area. The event took place January 9 and 10, 2025, at Hotel del Coronado, Coronado Island, California.
This hands-on training offered an in-depth look at kidney paired donation (KPD) processes, best practices, and strategies for maximizing matching opportunities. Professionals from transplant centers across the region gathered to share knowledge, troubleshoot challenges, and strengthen their understanding of KPD through expert-led sessions.
Key Highlights of the Event:
- Training Sessions: Topics included essential areas such as managing KPD processes, compatibility, remote donation, Kidney for Life, the Voucher Program, and strategies for maximizing matching opportunities.
- Expert Presenters: The training featured leading professionals from the NKR and beyond, including Karen Miller, RN, Margaret Voges, RN, Ashley Aloba, RN, and Suzanne McGuire, RN, who led discussions on real-world KPD case studies, operational insights, the Voucher Program, and patient guidance.
- Networking Opportunities: Attendees had a chance to connect with peers from transplant centers including Hartford Hospital, UW Health University Hospital, University of Minnesota Medical Center, UC Davis Transplant Center, Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Harbor UCLA Medical Center, UCI Medical Center, Keck Hospital of USC, Duke University Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital, UChicago Medicine, and Allina Health.
The training drew 24 attendees, including 17 coordinators from 13 different transplant centers, making it a dynamic and collaborative environment for transplant professionals committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing the science of living kidney donation.
“The Coronado Regional Training offered a unique opportunity for transplant professionals to come together, share expertise, and learn the latest strategies in kidney paired donation,” said Joe Sinacore, NKR Vice President of Network Development. “It was a privilege to collaborate with such a dedicated group of professionals, and we are confident that the insights shared during this event will have a lasting impact on the work we do in improving outcomes for kidney patients.”
To see photos of the event, visit our photo gallery.
About the National Kidney Registry
The National Kidney Registry (www.kidneyregistry.com) is an organization whose mission is to save and improve the lives of people facing kidney failure by increasing the quality, speed, and number of living donor transplants while protecting all living donors.
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