Circle of Innovation

Our Circle of Innovation membership is an invite-only distinction extended to those Transplant Centers and OPOs who have demonstrated commitment to supporting VCA donation and transplantation.

Transplant Center Eligibility Criteria:

  • Performed at least once VCA transplant or have at least one patient currently listed for a VCA transplant at your center
  • Your center has at least one active VCA clinical protocol
  • Your center lists at least one type of VCA transplant on your transplant center website

OPO Eligibility Criteria:

  • Coordinated at least one VCA donation
  • Currently active protocol for at least one type of VCA
  • Include VCA donation on your website

Designation as a Transplant Center in the ASRT’s VCA Circle of Innovation is $5,000 per year and includes:

  • Membership in ASRT for up to 3 key members of your organization
    O  Member benefits:
    • Access to educational videos
    • Significantly discounted publishing in the VCA journal
    • Engagement and information about activity in this field
    • Networking with other VCA centers and OPOs dedicated to the advancement of the field
  • 3 free registrations at our Biennial conference
  • 3 free invitations to an exclusive reception for VCA Circle of Innovation organizations
  • Listed on the ASRT website as well as in the Biennial Conference Program as a transplant center in the VCA Circle of Innovation
  • Ability to display this distinction on your center's website

Designation as an OPO in the ASRT’s VCA Circle of Innovation is $3,000 per year and includes:

  • Membership in ASRT for key members of your organization
    O  Member benefits:
    • Access to educational videos
    • Discounted publishing in the VCA journal
    • Engagement and information about activity in this field
    • Networking with VCA centers and other OPOs dedicated to the advancement of the field
  • 3 free registrations at our Biennial conference
  • 3 free invitations to an exclusive reception for VCA Circle of Innovation organizations
  • Listed on the ASRT website as well as in the Biennial Conference Program as an organization in the VCA Circle of Innovation
  • Ability to display this distinction on your OPO’s website

For more information, please contact us at [email protected].