Penn Bioethics Seminar (PBS): Peter P. Reese, MD, PhD. "Racial Disparities in Kidney Transplant Access and Outcomes: Slow Progress and Reasons for Optimism"

12:00pm - 1:00pm • Hybrid: 1402 Blockley Hall, 423 Guardian Drive (and via Zoom)

2023-12-05 12:00:00 2023-12-05 13:00:00 America/New_York Penn Bioethics Seminar (PBS): Peter P. Reese, MD, PhD. "Racial Disparities in Kidney Transplant Access and Outcomes: Slow Progress and Reasons for Optimism" Racial Disparities in Kidney Transplant Access and Outcomes: Slow Progress and Reasons for Optimism Peter P. Reese, MD, PhD Attending Physician, Renal Division, Veterans Affairs Medical Center Attending Physician, Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension Division, Department of Medicine Senior Fellow, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania Senior Scholar, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Rationing the limited kidneys donated for transplantation requires the design of a system that prioritizes both utility and equity. Racial disparities have been well-documented in kidney transplant allocation for over 2 decades. This talk will describe gradual progress through policy refinement in reducing disparities while previewing ongoing problems and potential solutions. Dr. Reese is a transplant nephrologist. His work takes advantage of tools from epidemiology, ethics and health services research to expand access to solid organ transplantation. Lunch provided. Streaming available via Zoom. Hybrid: 1402 Blockley Hall, 423 Guardian Drive (and via Zoom) Penn Medical Ethics

Rationing the limited kidneys donated for transplantation requires the design of a system that prioritizes both utility and equity. Racial disparities have been well-documented in kidney transplant allocation for over 2 decades. This talk will describe gradual progress through policy refinement in reducing disparities while previewing ongoing problems and potential solutions.

Dr. Reese is a transplant nephrologist. His work takes advantage of tools from epidemiology, ethics and health services research to expand access to solid organ transplantation.