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In 2026, we are actively partnering with 3 kidney companions who will be seeking a combined kidney/pancreas transplant. Each year, in the United States, there are about 4,000 combined kidney/pancreas transplants, and there are around 2000 persons active on the waitlist. By far and away, the most common reason for kidney/pancreas dual transplant is Type I (early-onset) diabetes that leads to kidney failure; and without question, this is one of the most life-changing transplants: as it in essence cures the diabetes while treating the kidney failure. There are several scenarios for patients seeking a dual kidney/pancreas transplant, including a living kidney donor followed by a deceased pancreas donation at a later date, a simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant (SPK), or a sequential deceased donor kidney transplant followed by pancreas transplant. Generally speaking, overall outcomes are also superior in large part because the underlying condition is cured as part of the transplant. So as we start work stepping forward with our existing and new partners, let's keep advocating for these life-changing, dual transplants!
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