Episode 1: HOPE in Practice – From First Case to Program Launch
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Recorded on: May 19, 2026
Introducing Bridge to Life’s first webinar series, The VitaSmart™ HOPE Series: From First Case to Standard of Care - a practical look at how HOPE moves from concept to everyday clinical use.
Episode 1: HOPE in Practice – From First Case to Program Launch is built for U.S. transplant teams ready to take the next step with the VitaSmart™ Hypothermic Oxygenated Perfusion System (HOPE). Designed to turn interest into activation, this session focuses on real-world decision-making, streamlined implementation, and what to expect in the critical first 90 days.
Dr. Mark J. Hobeika, MD, FACS
UTHealth Houston
Speaker:
Dr. Andrea Schlegel, MD, MBA
Cleveland Clinic
Speaker:
Dr. Amit Nair, M.B.B.S., MS, MD
University of Rochester
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