World’s first HIV-to-HIV lung transplant achieved in the US
In a medical first, NYU Langone Health successfully performed the world's inaugural HIV-positive-to-HIV-positive lung transplant on March 21, 2026. This groundbreaking procedure, enabled by the HOPE Act, offers new hope and expands organ donor pools for individuals living with HIV. Bertrand Nelson, the recipient, also received a new liver, marking a significant step towards equitable transplantation for the HIV-positive community and offering him a chance at a healthier future.
In a medical first, NYU Langone Health successfully performed the world's inaugural HIV-positive-to-HIV-positive lung transplant on March 21, 2026. This groundbreaking procedure, enabled by the HOPE Act, offers new hope and expands organ donor pools for individuals living with HIV. Bertrand Nelson, the recipient, also received a new liver, marking a significant step towards equitable transplantation for the HIV-positive community and offering him a chance at a healthier future.
