Man who received experimental pig kidney transplant now has a human organ
KSL News • • health
Key Points:
- Tim Andrews, who received one of the world's first genetically modified pig kidneys in January 2025, has now undergone a successful human kidney transplant, making him the first person to receive both types of transplants sequentially.
- Andrews lived with the pig kidney for 271 days before rejection led to its removal, after which he returned to dialysis until a human kidney match was found in January 2026.
- Xenotransplantation, involving genetically modified animal organs, is seen as a promising solution to the severe shortage of human organ donors, especially for kidney patients, many of whom rely on dialysis with limited survival rates.
- Andrews’ experience has helped researchers understand and refine immunosuppressant protocols to reduce organ rejection, advancing the
