Organ Failure & Transplantation

End-stage organ failure of the heart, lung, and liver are major causes of death and suffering which can only be cured by transplantation of a new organ. Patients with these organ failures face a high burden of symptoms, frequent hospitalization, and high likelihood of death before a transplant organ is available for them. Our group is interested in finding out how palliative care specialists can help these patients live better lives both before and after receiving an organ transplant.