Rafael Matesanz
Rafael Matesanz is the founder of the Spanish National Transplant Organization and a prominent figure in the field of organ transplantation. He has been instrumental in improving organ donation and transplantation processes in Spain, which boasts one of the highest rates of organ donation in the world. Matesanz has contributed significantly to the advancement of transplantation science and has been an advocate for innovative approaches in organ sourcing, including xenotransplantation, which involves using genetically modified animal organs for human transplantation. Recently, he was in the news for commenting on the world's first successful transplant of a genetically modified pig liver into a human recipient, emphasizing its potential as a temporary solution for patients with acute liver failure awaiting human organ transplants.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,774 | $1,400,000 | 772$ |
| Totals | 1 | 46,754,778 | 25,774 | $1,400,000 | 772$ |
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Spain:
Rafael Matesanz is the founder of the National Transplant Organization and was part of the team that Beatriz Domínguez-Gil was a part of.
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Paraguay:
Rafael Matesanz estimated that the procedure was satisfactory and could be used in vivo in the near future.
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Bolivia:
Rafael Matesanz, the founder of the National Transplant Organization of Spain, commented on the success of the procedure.
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Croatia:
Rafael Matesanz, founder of the Spanish National Transplant Organization, noted that this was the first case of transplanting genetically modified pig liver into a brain-dead human.
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