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On February 3, 2026, Ruchuan Gu successfully defended his half-time PhD work, an important component of The Bridge research program focused on developing cell-based therapies for injured donor organs. His work represents a significant contribution to the center’s regenerative medicine efforts, and we extend sincere thanks to all collaborators and supervisors involved in this achievement. Runchuan Gu

On January 29, 2026, Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) hosted a comprehensive lung transplantation education day in conjunction in New Orleans. The full-day program covered the entire transplant pathway, from donor management and organ preservation to recipient care and post-transplant outcomes. The session attracted a large international audience and fostered active discussions on the importance of centralized EVLP services and strategies to maximize the utilization of dono

In January 2026, The Bridge Lund for Life  successfully evaluated four donor lungs for clinical transplantation, all of which were ultimately transplanted. Achieving this volume within a single month represents a major milestone for the center. This success reflects close collaboration across Sweden and Denmark and the dedicated efforts of multidisciplinary teams, with key contributions from Hasse Sorensen, Michael Perch and Sandra Lindstedt. The achievement underscores the i

In the first week of December 2025, the European Respiratory Society visited The Bridge - Lungs for Life  for an intensive two-day filming project. The ERS team documented the full scope of our organization, including preclinical development, cell therapy programs in Lund, educational initiatives, and the clinical lung evaluation facilities in Copenhagen at Rigshospitalet. Through extensive interviews and on-site filming, the ERS captured the complete translational pipeline—f

The Bridge Lungs for Life has also partnered with MOD in a public information campaign autumn 2025 focused on organ donation and equity in transplantation. Together, we advocated for equal access to transplantation regardless of ethnic background, gender, or socioeconomic status, emphasizing that everyone who needs a transplant should have the same opportunity to receive one. The Bridge’s commitment to fairness, diversity, and accessibility in transplantation. Through outreac

During autumn 2025, The Bridge - Lungs for Life  conducted a series of intensive joint preclinical development weeks focused on advancing cell-based therapies for injured donor lungs. Multidisciplinary teams worked closely together to evaluate therapeutic strategies aimed at restoring lung function and improving transplantability. These collaborative sessions resulted in encouraging outcomes, demonstrating improved lung parameters and reinforcing the potential of cell therapy

On 22–23 October 2025, representatives from The Bridge – Lungs for Life participated in the XVIVO Masterclass on Lung Transplantation, held in Malmö, Sweden. The event gathered leading clinicians, researchers, and industry partners from across Europe, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States to discuss recent advances in lung preservation, ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP), and regenerative therapies.

We are proud to share that Prof. Sandra Lindstedt , Dr. Franziska Olm , Dr. Nicholas Bèchet , and Dr. Anna Niroomand  represented our...

We are pleased to share that Dr. Nicholas Bèchet , who is currently completing his formal training as a perfusionist at Århus University...

We are pleased to share that Prof. Sandra Lindstedt  was invited to speak at the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) Annual...

We are proud to share that Prof. Sandra Lindstedt  was honored to give a plenary lecture at the 2nd Meeting on Lung Transplantation and...

This spring, the BRIDGE – Lungs for Life  project successfully completed three intensive and productive porcine experimental weeks in May...

In April 2025, Dr. Sandra Lindstedt, Dr. Franziska Olm, and Dr. Anna Niroomand visited the laboratory of our esteemed collaborator, Dr....

In April 2025, Dr. Franziska Olm, Dr. Anna Niroomand, Dr. Hasse Sørensen, Dr. Sandra Lindstedt, and Dr. Michael Perch attended the...

In April 2025, Dr. Hasse Sørensen and Dr. Sandra Lindstedt participated in the prestigious Key Opinion Leader Meeting on Ex Vivo Lung...

Honored to give a plenary talk at the SCOT Congress 2025 in Saudi Arabia – a truly inspiring and well-organized first national...

Last week, The Bridge hosted another inspiring week dedicated to preclinical lung transplantation and ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP). ...

Don't miss the opportunity to learn more about – Advanced Cell Therapies to Enhance Graft Tolerance in Lung Transplantation - as a part...

Last week in Copenhagen, The Bridge hosted a productive meeting with the XVIVO Leadership Team to discuss the continued development of...

Last week, we had the great pleasure of welcoming Dr. Vaidehi Kaza, Medical Director of the Lung Transplant Program in Dallas, Texas. Her...