Elizabeth Pomfret (@drlizpomfret) 's Twitter Profile
Elizabeth Pomfret

@drlizpomfret

Chief of Transplant Surgery, Professor of Surgery at University of CO and a mom of a beautiful daughter

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NYU Langone Health (@nyulangone) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Towana Looney is finally free from dialysis after eight years, thanks to a groundbreaking gene-edited pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health. Learn more about Towana's story and our ongoing innovations in #xenotransplantation: nyulangone.org/news/gene-edit…

Dr. Macey Levan (@drmaceylevan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Amazing news from NYU Langone Health! Towana Looney, once a living donor, now received a pig kidney transplant, showcasing the potential of #Xenotransplantation for future organ solutions. #NYULHSurgery #NYUTransplant

Amazing news from <a href="/nyulangone/">NYU Langone Health</a>! Towana Looney, once a living donor, now received a pig kidney transplant, showcasing the potential of #Xenotransplantation for future organ solutions. #NYULHSurgery #NYUTransplant
ASTS (@astschimera) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The field of transplant is always innovating! A transplant of a gene-edited pig kidney was performed by talented surgeons who are proud ASTS members—showcasing the innovation and expertise within our community! Read the full story from NYU Langone Health: nyulangone.org/news/gene-edit…

Raphael Meier MD-PhD (@meier_raphael) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Another incredible story: the only person in the world currently living with a genetically modified pig organ — nyulangone.org/news/gene-edit…

Another incredible story: the only person in the world currently living with a genetically modified pig organ — nyulangone.org/news/gene-edit…
ASTS (@astschimera) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're in awe of Ms. Looney's remarkable strength and resilience while on this groundbreaking journey in transplant science. This incredible story of a gene-edited pig kidney transplant is a testament to the transformative power of innovation and compassion in medicine. 💙

Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@jackposobiec) 's Twitter Profile Photo

WATCH: For the first time, all 27 billboards of Times Square went dark in NYC, and then lit up with the story of the Birth of Christ The First Christmas

Wall Street Apes (@wallstreetapes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Elon Musk is raising awareness of Congress Reps who won’t deport sex offenders California Democrats are involved “As a progressive proud member of this body for the last 12 years, I'm done. I'm done with us protecting people who would buy and abuse our children” - Senator Susan

Marc Melcher (@marcmelchermd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congrats to #ASTSWinter awardees, Drs. Aleah Brubaker, Anji Wall, and Daniela Ladner MD, for the Vanguard Prize, Rising Star Award, and Pipeline Award! These brilliant surgeon scientists are also StanfordAbdTxp Fellowship Grads. Apply now: transplantation.stanford.edu/Training/Fello… ASTS

Congrats to #ASTSWinter awardees, Drs. Aleah Brubaker, <a href="/anjiwall/">Anji Wall</a>, and <a href="/DanielaLadnerMD/">Daniela Ladner MD</a>, for the Vanguard Prize, Rising Star Award, and Pipeline Award! These brilliant surgeon scientists are also <a href="/StanfordAbdTxp/">StanfordAbdTxp</a> Fellowship Grads. Apply now: transplantation.stanford.edu/Training/Fello… <a href="/ASTSChimera/">ASTS</a>
ASTS (@astschimera) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ASTS President, Ginny Bumgardner, MD, PhD, gave an inspiring Presidential Address at this year’s Winter Symposium. What were your takeaways from Dr. Bumgardner’s address? #ASTSWinter

ASTS President, Ginny Bumgardner, MD, PhD, gave an inspiring Presidential Address at this year’s Winter Symposium. 

What were your takeaways from Dr. Bumgardner’s address? #ASTSWinter
ASTS (@astschimera) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congratulations to Dr. Majella Doyle on receiving the prestigious Francis Moore Excellence in Mentorship Award! Her dedication to mentoring the next generation of transplant surgeons has shaped the future of our field. Read her full bio on our website: bit.ly/3CmWFra

Congratulations to Dr. Majella Doyle on receiving the prestigious Francis Moore Excellence in Mentorship Award! Her dedication to mentoring the next generation of transplant surgeons has shaped the future of our field. 

Read her full bio on our website: bit.ly/3CmWFra
ASTS (@astschimera) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎉Congratulations to Daniela Ladner, MD, MPH, for receiving the ASTS Pipeline Award! Thank you for your dedication to mentoring medical students and residents, and for cultivating a strong pipeline of future transplant surgeons! Read her full bio: bit.ly/3CmWFra

🎉Congratulations to Daniela Ladner, MD, MPH, for receiving the ASTS Pipeline Award! Thank you for your dedication to mentoring medical students and residents, and for cultivating a strong pipeline of future transplant surgeons!
Read her full bio: bit.ly/3CmWFra
Daniela Ladner MD (@danielaladnermd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sajal Tanna, MD, MPH Josh Levitsky Amazing clinician-scientist. Master writer and editor. Mensch and wonderful colleague. You are so missed and leave a gaping hole. Wanted to share this picture of us I have in my office. Heartbreaking. Josh Levitsky Northwestern Medicine Transplant

<a href="/SajalTanna/">Sajal Tanna, MD, MPH</a> <a href="/JoshLevitskyMD/">Josh Levitsky</a> Amazing clinician-scientist. Master writer and editor. Mensch and wonderful colleague. You are so missed and leave a gaping hole. Wanted to share this picture of us I have in my office. Heartbreaking. <a href="/JoshLevitsky/">Josh Levitsky</a> <a href="/NM_Transplant/">Northwestern Medicine Transplant</a>
Leah Houston MD (@leahhoustonmd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

When I talk to doctors who want to leave clinical medicine, it’s never that they hate taking care of patients. They LOVE, taking care of patients. It’s the uncompensated administrative burden, and the Orwellian oversight that deters them away from clinical practice. That’s what

Julia R Coleman, MD MPH (@juliacolemanmd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An amazing Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Surgery Dept. Grand Rounds by none other than immediate past President of American Society of Transplant Surgeons who I was lucky to train with as a resident delivering her talk on living donor transplantation. Elizabeth Pomfret is an inspiration to all of us!

An amazing <a href="/OhioStateSurg/">Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Surgery Dept.</a> Grand Rounds by none other than immediate past President of American Society of Transplant Surgeons who I was lucky to train with as a resident delivering her talk on living donor transplantation. <a href="/drlizpomfret/">Elizabeth Pomfret</a> is an inspiration to all of us!