Upcoming Events
June 18, 2026: Compassion and the Gift of Life: A Day of Science, Practice and Human Connection
The REIMAGINE Center, in partnership with The Compassion Institute and The Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion, invites you to explore the science, practice and profound humanity of compassion — with special attention to its role in organ donation and transplantation.
Part I: Compassion in Medicine Symposium — Moving from Empathy to Compassion
This immersive, half-day program will bring together researchers, clinicians, educators and trainees for a dynamic exploration of compassion as both a scientific discipline and a clinical imperative. Through a curated blend of research presentations, didactic sessions, and interactive programming — including student-led research in compassion and experiential skills-based components — attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the growing body of evidence around compassion while exploring its practical applications in clinical care, medical education, and systems design.
Location: UC San Diego ACTRI Auditorium (9452 Medical Ctr Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037)
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Part II: A Conversation with Thupten Jinpa, PhD
Join us for a public conversation with compassion and human flourishing scholar Thupten Jinpa, PhD. Drawing on decades of research, practice and wisdom, Jinpa will explore the deeper dimensions of compassion: how it shapes the way we care for one another, how it informs medicine, and why it matters so profoundly in the spaces where generosity, grief and shared humanity converge — including in the extraordinary world of organ donation and transplantation.
Location: UC San Diego ACTRI Auditorium (9452 Medical Ctr Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037)
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Register for Compassion and the Gift of Life
October 11-13, 2026: REIMAGINE Annual Symposium
Join leaders, innovators, clinicians, researchers, patients, donor families, and policy thinkers from around the country for a dynamic three-day symposium exploring the future of organ donation and transplantation. Eligible for 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Location: Estancia La Jolla Resort and Spa
Register for the reimagine annual symposium
Date TBD: Living Donor Workshop with Nancy Marlin, PhD
“How to Find a Living Donor” is a 90-minute, small-group interactive session that provides education about living kidney donation and, most importantly, actively engages participants in the process required to find a living donor.
The workshop is led by Nancy Marlin, PhD, a polycystic kidney disease (PKD) patient and recipient of a kidney transplant from an unrelated living donor. Having experienced the entire transplant process herself, she is extremely sensitive to the emotional vulnerability of people who are often desperate, frustrated and discouraged about finding a donor. The goal of this program is to move patients beyond their passive confusion or denial and share with them a pathway as to how they can move forward toward transplant.
