Donna Vatnick

In this engaging discussion, journalist Donna Vatnick delves into the fascinating world of liver transplantation. She shares her firsthand experience joining Dr. Johanna Lee's team during an overnight flight to retrieve a liver, touching on the legal and ethical complexities of organ donation. Vatnick explores the historical evolution of transplants and the innovative breakthroughs in immunosuppression that have improved patient survival. The conversation also tackles the controversial six-month sobriety rule for alcohol-related liver disease and the potential for new treatments to reduce transplant needs.