Search Tag: Xenotransplantation

2024 13 May

  Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston announced the passing of Rick Slayman, 62, who earlier this year made medical history as the first human recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney. Despite the pioneering transplant in March, his death saddened both the medical community and his family, who emphasised his inspirational legacy.  ...Read more

2024 04 Apr

Rick Slayman (seated) pictured with his partner and team of doctors   A 62-year-old man named Richard "Rick" Slayman from Weymouth, Massachusetts, has been discharged today from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) after receiving a groundbreaking kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig. The surgery took place on March 16 and lasted...Read more

2024 04 Apr

Rick Slayman (seated) pictured with his partner and team of doctors   A 62-year-old man named Richard "Rick" Slayman from Weymouth, Massachusetts, has been discharged today from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) after receiving a groundbreaking kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig. The surgery took place on March 16 and lasted...Read more