On Oct. 9, 1959, OHSU transplanted its first organ, just the 18th successful kidney transplant in the world. The transplant involved identical twins. In fact, the recipient, age 60, was one of the longest-surviving transplant recipients in the world.

Since its inception, the OHSU Transplant Program has expanded to include heart, liver, pancreas and lungs. The team transplants more than 200 organs a year.