The National Kidney Foundation has awarded Suma Nair, PhD, MS, RD, with the Public Service Award for her work in advancing health care equity, specifically in equal access to organ transplants. Nair, who works at the Health Resources and Services Administration, has improved the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network’s performance to ensure timely and equal access to life-saving transplants. The award was presented at the NKF Spring Clinical Meetings in Long Beach, California. Nair has also driven initiatives to facilitate vaccine compensation and support Hansen’s disease research and education. This recognition highlights her dedication to improving access to care and strengthening public health systems.
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