National Kidney Registry

The National Kidney Registry (NKR) is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the quality, speed, and number of living donor kidney transplants in the United States. It operates the world's largest kidney paired exchange program, utilizing sophisticated matching algorithms to facilitate transplants for patients who have incompatible donors. Beyond matching, NKR provides comprehensive support services, including donor protection programs, remote donation logistics, and advanced DNA sequencing for better HLA matching. The organization partners with over 100 transplant centers to streamline the donation process and improve long-term outcomes for transplant recipients.