International Center for Artificial Organs and Transplantation
An organization dedicated to the collection, preservation, and display of materials related to artificial organs and transplantation.
The Journey
On the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the American Society for Internal Organs (ASAIO) I was invited to give a keynote address. I entitled my presentation “The Journey,” my journey, your journey. I'm appreciative to the Boards of ASAIO and the International...
Keynote Presentation by Paul S. Malchesky, D.Eng. on May 31, 2024 at the ASAIO 70th Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD
In this presentation he reviews the spread and breadth of artificial organ technologies, the role of artificial organ academic disciplines and societies, lessons learned from renal support and beyond, and the role of artificial organs from end-stage treatments to...
Tribute: Zbylut J. Twardowski (1934–2024)
On January 20, 2024, we mourned the passing of Professor Zbylut Twardowski, a distinguished Polish-American nephrologist renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to renal replacement therapy. His achievements, detailed in numerous co-authored studies, continue to...
Our Mission
The Center, founded in 1979, is designed to serve as a not-for-profit organization devoted to the collection, preservation, and display of materials that illustrate the development of the two biomedical fields described in its name.
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1977
Artificial Organs is created and becomes the official journal of the newly established International Society for Artificial Organs (ISAO)
1978
1st ISAO Anniversary Recognition Event in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland Award created and first awards bestowed
1979
Steering Committees and Board of Trustees formed to develop and implement plans for the International Center for Artificial Organs and Transplantation (ICAOT). Fund raising begun and historical artifacts continued to be collected
1979
International Center for Artificial Organs and Transplantation opened in the former White Mansion at 8937 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
1981
In March, Dr. Takehiko Kudo became the first Distinguished Scholar of the International Center for Artificial Organs and Transplantation
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