AI can tell if a donor is about to die

Technology Nov 14, 2025

Stanford researchers built an AI that predicts if a donor will pass away within 45 minutes—key info for liver transplants after circulatory death (DCD).
The AI beats surgeons at this call, cutting wasted transplant prep by 60%.

The tech could help save more lives

DCD donors expand transplant options, but timing is everything—organs only work if removed fast after life support ends.
Doctors usually have to guess, which means a lot of effort and resources can go down the drain.
This AI's data-driven approach could help use more donated organs and even boost availability for people waiting on transplants.

Adapting the AI for other organs

The team wants to adapt this tech for heart and lung transplants too, hoping to make organ donation smarter and less wasteful across the board.