First Living Person To Receive Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant Passes Away

First Living Person To Receive Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant Passes Away

Richard “Rick” Slayman, 62, received a genetically modified pig kidney transplant but  passes away two months later. Slayman was the first living person to undergo this procedure, aiming to provide hope for thousands of people on the transplant waiting list. His legacy continues, as xenotransplantation efforts persist in finding solutions for those in need of … Read more