an associate professor at the John Chambers College of Business and Economics
have been honored for their work helping hospitals quickly treat patients with ischemic stroke
in which blood flow to the brain is blocked
Quiroga and his coauthors received the 2025 Jack Meredith Best Paper Award from the Journal of Operations Management for their research article “An empirical analysis of process improvement from best practice adoption: A study of stroke care best practices.”
Their research illustrates that American Heart Association and American Stroke Association guidelines are effective at speeding up hospitals’ response times for ischemic stroke treatment and can be mastered even by members of medical teams that assemble rapidly on the fly
Read more about the research.
“It’s an immense honor to have been selected for the 2025 JOM Best Paper Award
and we’re hopeful that this recognition will aid this research to better reach the general public as a result,” Quiroga said
“I hope the wider dissemination of this research will contribute to better outcomes for patients.”
so when an ischemic stroke patient arrives at an emergency room
specialists from across hospital departments — EMS
radiologists and technicians — rush to coordinate a team response
or “best practices,” put specific limits on how much time can optimally elapse between the onset of ischemic stroke and subsequent events like arrival at the hospital and delivery of an infusion
experts have questioned whether the communication of those best practices helps medical teams that assemble temporarily and whose members don’t typically collaborate
Quiroga’s paper answers that question using data about more than 8,000 patients who received stroke care at a large comprehensive stroke center between 2009 and 2017
He and his colleagues showed that both “learning by doing” and the implementation of best practices successfully reduced the time it takes a hospital emergency department to get patients from the front door to an injection of Tissue Plasminogen Activator
“We are used to seeing that teams that have repeated interactions learn by doing
since real-world stroke teams are assembled ad hoc
those repeated interactions that trigger learning by doing no longer exist,” Quiroga said
“We determined that the stroke teams learn how to do things more quickly not so much through learning by doing
but through the communication of best practices
supported with posterior performance reviews and audits.”
Quiroga’s research will help improve the lives of people around the world
and I’m happy that he’s been recognized for his important work in this field.”
Alejandro Quiroga is the new president and CEO of Children's Mercy Kansas City
Photo: Courtesy Children's Mercy Kansas City
Children's Mercy Kansas City has announced the appointment of Dr
Alejandro Quiroga as president and Chief Executive Officer
Quiroga comes to Children's Mercy from Corewell Health in Michigan
where he served as president of Corewell Health West
He will replace current Children's Mercy president and CEO Paul Kempinski
Kempinski is staying through January 2025 to ensure a seamless transition
"It has been an honor to serve as president & CEO of one of the finest children's health systems in the country," Kempinski said of the 127-year-old health system
Quiroga is the right leader to take Children's Mercy into its next chapter of growth."
Quiroga was selected after a comprehensive nation-wide search
a pediatric nephrologist and inspiring leader with a strong research mindset
as the new president and chief executive officer of Children's Mercy
Quiroga was the ideal choice for Children's Mercy
He stood out for his impressive experience leading a successful
growing hospital system with a spirit of humility
innovation and a deep passion for caring for children." said Diane Gallagher
a $4.2 billion integrated health system which includes the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and nine other hospitals
It also includes the largest teaching hospital for Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
having a combined medical staff of 4,000 providers
38 medical residencies and fellowship programs and a program for adult heart and lung transplants
pediatric kidney transplants and bone marrow transplants
Prior to his role as president, Quiroga held numerous leadership positions at Corewell Health, including chief medical officer for ambulatory and population health
Quiroga received his Doctor of Medicine at Universidad Del Rosario in Bogota
he completed a clinical clerkship in neurology and pediatric neurology
as well as a research clerkship in pediatric oncology
I am truly honored to join this amazing team at Children's Mercy," Quiroga said
"I have watched Children's Mercy from afar and have been inspired by the excellence in pediatric clinical care and groundbreaking research."
Kempinski will be retiring after more than four decades in healthcare leadership
a program to address the children's mental health crisis
opened the Children's Mercy Research Institute and guided the organization through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dr. Alejandro Quiroga has been selected to lead Children's Mercy Kansas City as president and CEO, the hospital system announced on Wednesday
after most recently serving as president of Corewell Health
I am truly honored to join this amazing team at Children’s Mercy
I have watched Children’s Mercy from afar and have been inspired by the excellence in pediatric clinical care and groundbreaking research," Quiroga said
"I have long admired Children’s Mercy and the impressive
caring and committed talent that makes this hospital system world-class
"Joining a team that is brimming with excellence
as well as a community that is so deeply supportive of the research and care delivered to children
we will continue to live out the purpose of Children’s Mercy — to create a world of well-being for every child we serve
My family and I cannot wait to make the move to such a compassionate
His tenure with Corewell included overseeing a health system that included the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
nine other hospitals and over 120 ambulatory sites
He also oversaw the largest teaching hospital — the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Mercy
Quiroga was the ideal choice for Children’s Mercy," Diane Gallagher
"He stood out for his impressive experience leading a successful
innovation and a deep passion for caring for children
We are energized by the next chapter under Dr
Quiroga is praised for enhancing patient experience
building a strong culture of trust and inclusion
and helping establish community partnership
Children's Mercy began its search for a new CEO in May when Paul Kempinski retired after leading the hospital system for six years
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Jorge Quiroga is a former president of Bolivia and president of FUNDEMOS
Quiroga served as President from 2001 to 2002
He was the youngest person to have ever held the office
He has also served as the minister of finance and undersecretary of public investment and international cooperation at the Ministry of Planning
Quiroga has been a primary leader in the Bolivian opposition and ran for the presidency on his own right in 2005 and 2014
He was a candidate for the 2020 presidential elections
He received his bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering summa cum laude from Texas A&M University and his MBA from St
He was the recipient of the World Leader of Tomorrow Award from the World Economic Forum and he has served as governor for the World Bank
Quiroga joined the Dialogue as a Member in 2002
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Mexican beverage retailer Femsa named GCV Powerlist member Javier García Quiroga director of strategic planning
formerly a managing partner at corporate VC unit Femsa Ventures
has become director of strategic planning at the parent firm
García Quiroga helped launch Femsa Ventures in 2018. The unit focuses on early-stage companies working in areas such as conversational commerce, logistics, ecommerce, retail and fintech. GCV included him on its annual Powerlist in 2020
His new role will involve overseeing portfolio strategy
in addition to sitting on the investment committee of the CVC unit
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Femsa Ventures backed some 20 companies such as B2B food commerce platform Loads and Cayena
which provides a restaurant supply sourcing marketplace
It has also invested in nine VC funds including Mexico-based Bridge II and Cometa III
as well as Miami-headquartered H20 Capital’s H20 II fund
Managing director José Daniel ‘JD’ Díaz, who was a GCV Rising Star in 2022
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The Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture at UMass Dartmouth will be hosting a free screening of ‘Where Do You Call Home?’ by Portuguese filmmaker Ana Pérez-Quiroga on Tuesday
the 72-minute movie tells the story of Angelita Perez
who was one of the nearly 3,000 Spanish children exiled in the Soviet Union during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)
“¿De qué casa eres?” [Where Do You Call Home?] was the question faced by these 3,000 children
also known as “Niños de la Guerra” [Children of War]
Perez lived in Russian boarding schools between the ages of 4 and 24
until she completed her medical studies in Moscow
heritage and memory,” according to a press release
“It explores the bond between mother and daughter through shared songs
Revisiting Angelita’s journey is both a tribute to her strength and a declaration of love.”
in room 149 of the Charlton College of Business
in an interplay between the past and the present
world history and family and personal history," according to the press release
performer and film director who lives and works in Lisbon
The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the director led by UMass Dartmouth Global Languages and Cultures Professor Marta Del Pozo Ortea
whose research is mainly focused on cultural and literary artifacts produced in the Iberian Peninsula
SAN ANTONIO—A new pavilion in San Antonio was dedicated on Thursday to honor the legacy of Robert "Pikin" Quiroga
Quiroga made history as the first World Super Flyweight Champion from San Antonio
Bantamweight Championship from 1990 to 1993 with five successful title defenses
He retired in 1995 with a record of 20 wins and 2 losses
Quiroga was inducted into the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame
The Robert Quiroga Pavilion Dedication Ceremony took place at Rosedale Park Mass Facility
with the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department and City Council District 5 inviting the community to celebrate the life and achievements of this boxing legend
City Council Approves Naming of Rosedale Park Pavilion in Honor of Boxer Robert Quiroga
City Council unanimously approved naming Pavilion 2 of Rosedale Park after San Antonio’s very own legendary boxer – Robert “Pikin” Quiroga.
The Quiroga family provided the following response
“Thank you to the Mayor and entire City Council for approving the naming of the pavilion to the Robert Quiroga Pavilion
Special thanks to Councilmember Teri Castillo for spearheading this initiative.”
The proposed name came from Councilmember Castillo after learning from constituents that there was a desire to commemorate Quiroga’s legacy
“Today City Council came together to properly commemorate the legacy of Robert Quiroga,” she said
“Adding his name to Rosedale Park will serve as a reminder that San Antonio and District 5 is full of champions.”
Robert Quiroga was a graduate of Edgewood Independent School District’s Memorial High School
He was the first World Super Flyweight Champion from the United States and successfully defended the IBF Jr
Bantamweight Championship five times from 1990 to 1993
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the District 5 Office and the San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department facilitated a public meeting with area residents to discuss giving Pavilion 2 a name
The name selected would commemorate one of San Antonio’s legendary boxer – Robert “Pikin” Quiroga.
Robert Quiroga was a graduate of Memorial High School
Bantamweight Championship five times from 1990 to 1993.
The proposed name came from Councilmember Teri Castillo after hearing from constituents that there was an appetite to commemorate Quiroga’s legacy.
especially District 5 has a rich tradition of boxers at all levels of competition,” the Councilmember said
“The proposed name for the pavilion at Rosedale Park
will serve to commemorate that spirit along with cherishing the legacy of Robert Quiroga.”
The next step toward making the Robert “Pikin” Quiroga Pavilion a reality is for it to go before the entire San Antonio City Council for approval.
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It’s been 20 years since 34-year-old West Side champion boxer Robert “Pikin” Quiroga was murdered by a bully from his childhood
Over the last decade his family created an anti-bullying campaign in his honor
and now his legacy is being remembered with a pavilion in Rosedale Park
The renaming was made possible by District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo who notified his family about the incoming name change about a month ago
“Adding his name to Rosedale Park will serve as a reminder that San Antonio and District 5 is full of champions,” said Castillo
Robert Quiroga graduated from Edgewood ISD’s Memorial High School in 1987
Quiroga is also the first San Antonian to win any worldwide athletic championship. In 2019, a one-hour documentary about his life was released
“It’s been 20 years … I’m glad they decided to do it
a world-class boxing trainer who guided Quiroga to his championships
The Quiroga family and friends honored him during a city council meeting on Thursday addressing his legacy
He was a philanthropist at heart … he went to elementary schools to encourage children to stay out of gangs,” said Ronaldo Ramirez
Ramirez was the psychologist and clinical nutritionist for Quiroga since the late 1980s
He said he was able to see who the real Robert Quiroga was outside of the ring
You all might have run into him and may not even know who he was
He was very unassuming … a great role model,” said Ramirez
he was killed by a man who had been his middle school bully
Quiroga was stabbed 13 times and died of his wounds
His younger brother Epifanio “Epi” Quiroga started a program called the SABULLYFREE campaign in 2014.
“I have gone to every school district here in San Antonio,” he said. “36,000 kids have heard his story and have made a commitment to not bully anybody,” said Epi Quiroga.
He said each of the children took an anti-bully oath to stop hate in their community. “Hate, envy and jealousy is the killer of all dreams,” Epi Quiroga stated.
The Quiroga brothers only had a one-year age difference. “When my brother passed away, my mission changed to become my brother's keeper, to keep my brother's legacy alive,” said Epi Quiroga.
On Sept. 14, the Quiroga family will host an event at Rosedale Park where they will officially rename the pavilion. Epi Quiroga said he hopes the dedication will be one of the largest anti-bullying pep rallies in San Antonio, adding that every school district and their community is invited to listen to his brother’s story.
“People loved who he was … if he didn’t have a boxing career, he’d still be remembered by all his buddies,” Epi Quiroga said.
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Another executive leader is leaving Corewell Health
president of Corewell Health West Michigan
was named Wednesday as president and CEO of Children’s Mercy Kansas City
a 390-bed pediatric medical center in Kansas City
who joined Corewell Health 13 years ago as a physician
Quiroga’s move follows the departure of former Chief Operating Officer Dr
Elmouchi was appointed last month to the same role at Providence Health & Services
that operates 51 hospitals and has 1,100 physicians in seven states
Quiroga has been part of the health system’s leadership team
clinical oversight and finances in West Michigan for 11 hospitals
and a medical group with more than 2,000 care providers
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Prior to becoming president for West Michigan
Quiroga served in several leadership positions
including as Corewell Health’s chief medical officer for ambulatory care
he joined the former Spectrum Heath in 2011 as a pediatric nephrologist and later served as division chief of pediatric specialties and associate program director for the pediatric residency program at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
He was once vice president of medical affairs for the Spectrum Health Medical Group and as senior vice president of population health
In an announcement from Children’s Mercy Kansas City
Quiroga called the CEO position “a dream come true.”
“I have watched Children’s Mercy from afar and have been inspired by the excellence in pediatric clinical care and groundbreaking research
I have long admired Children’s Mercy and the impressive
Joining a team that is brimming with excellence
we will continue to live out the purpose of Children’s Mercy – to create a world of well-being for every child we serve
called Quiroga an “ideal choice” following a nationwide search for a CEO
“He stood out for his impressive experience leading a successful
innovation and a deep passion for caring for children,” Gallagher said
“We are energized by the next chapter under Dr
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Quiroga is a law clerk – admission pending – in the employment
in the New York office of Epstein Becker Green
He will be focusing his practice on employment litigation and wage and hour
Quiroga worked as a paralegal in the New York City branch of a property services labor union
he communicated with various government agencies regarding claim dismissals
conducted investigations in connection with arbitration proceedings involving employment disputes
He also served as a legal intern at a nonprofit legal organization that works to exonerate the wrongly convicted through DNA testing
Quiroga received his Juris Doctor from Benjamin N
Cardozo School of Law where he was a staff editor of the Moot Court Honor Society
Appel Award for Exemplary Service to the Community and a separate recognition for his commitment to pro bono work
Quiroga graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
SAN ANTONIO - A man has been arrested after 26 years in connection to a 1998 child sexual assault case of a 15-year-old girl
55-year-old Arthur Quiroga was identified as the perpetrator by Sgt
Washington Moscoso of the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) in a press conference Tuesday afternoon
SAPD was dispatched to the South Side for the reported sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl
the suspect used a firearm to abduct the victim
Police found the victim at the scene and took her to a local hospital where a Sexual Assault Nurse Examination (SANE) was conducted on her
This year detectives from the Special Victims Unit (SVU) received a CODIS match linking the DNA profile connected from the 1998 exam to a known sample taken from Quiroga
results came back from the Bexar County Criminal Investigations Lab confirming a DNA match to the suspect
We couldn't make the match until 26 years later but we were able to affect an arrest on this case that involved a minor at the time and hopefully
this is the first step in getting justice for that victim
The victim is 41 years old now but at the time of the assault she was 15 and Quiroga was 29
Moscoso said they don't know if there are any other victims at this time
"We hope that there are not any other victims but if there are any other victims
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has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Mercy Kansas City in the United States
has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Mercy Kansas City in the United States
a Colombian physician and a graduate of the Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá
has been appointed as President and CEO of Children’s Mercy Kansas City
one of the most renowned pediatric healthcare systems in the United States
represents not only an outstanding personal achievement but also a source of inspiration for the Latin American medical community
Quiroga began his medical journey at the prestigious Universidad del Rosario in Colombia
where he trained as a general practitioner
He later expanded his education in the United States
completing a pediatric residency at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami and a pediatric nephrology fellowship at Montefiore Children’s Hospital in New York
he undertook a clinical rotation in pediatric neurology and a research program in pediatric oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital
This solid academic foundation allowed him to excel as a leader in the field of pediatric health
and the administration of healthcare systems
His ability to balance these areas led him to hold high-level management roles
including his most recent position as President of Corewell Health West in Michigan
an integrated health system valued at $4.2 billion
such as those for pediatric kidney transplants
He also fostered a culture of inclusion and trust that improved employee retention and enhanced the patient experience
His innovative approach was also reflected in the development of programs that combined cutting-edge technology with compassionate care
Among his most notable achievements was the strengthening of community partnerships
which enabled greater accessibility and equity in healthcare services
Children’s Mercy Kansas City: A New Chapter
Children’s Mercy Kansas City has positioned itself as a leading institution in pediatric care and innovative research
This hospital not only provides state-of-the-art medical care but also leads initiatives in biomedical research and medical education
Quiroga’s appointment comes at a crucial time
as the institution seeks to solidify its position as a national and international leader in pediatric health
Chair of the Children’s Mercy Board of Directors
expressed her enthusiasm for the appointment
Quiroga’s inspiring leadership as well as his focus on research and innovation
Quiroga was the ideal choice for our organization
His experience and passion for caring for children inspire us to look toward a promising future,” said Gallagher
current President and CEO Paul Kempinski will remain in his position until January 2025 to ensure a smooth transition
Quiroga is the right leader to guide the institution into its next stage of growth
Quiroga takes on this challenge with a clear vision: to continue the tradition of excellence in pediatric care and to strengthen Children’s Mercy’s impact both locally and internationally
I’m excited to join such a talented and dedicated team
we will create a world of wellness for every child we serve.”
His leadership promises innovative approaches that integrate technology
he is expected to continue fostering collaborations with universities and research centers to drive new discoveries in the pediatric field
Quiroga’s appointment not only highlights his professional achievements but also serves as an example for other Latin American healthcare professionals seeking to make a global impact
and a passion for service can open doors in the world’s most demanding arenas
Quiroga reaffirms the relevance of medical education in Colombia and its ability to train leaders with an international vision
His leadership at Children’s Mercy promises not only to advance pediatric care but also to inspire a new generation of physicians to dream big and work toward making a global impact
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is thriving in Miami with his brand Jimmy Quiroga Designs
he upholds a family legacy spanning three generations
a renowned Cuban goldsmith known as the "jewelry magician," is achieving success with his talent in the United States
marking the latest chapter in a family story and legacy that began in Galicia
Quiroga told Telemundo that he arrived in the United States at just six months old
a country where he has forged a successful path in the jewelry-making industry
standing out for his ability to transform each piece into a work of art
With the collaboration of his wife Vivian Quiroga
a trained lawyer who joined the family business
Jimmy Quiroga Designs preserves a legacy that spans three generations
he developed a love for design and jewelry making that today is reflected in each of his works
"I spent my entire life alongside my father
since we manufactured for the company’s jewelry line
I would come with him and he would let me play with the stones and design and create," he said to Telemundo
one can find photographs that attest to the rich history of the Quiroga family
where each client receives personalized attention to bring their wishes to life
and his mission is clear: to bring his clients' dreams to life
transforming their personal stories into a unique treasure
symbolize the continuity of generations and the joy of life's most important moments
"One of the things I love most is making wedding rings
because they always bring so much happiness to people
But in the art of creating this type of jewelry
there is also another source of happiness: “I made rings for my clients
and now I’m making rings for their children
and I have the joy of being able to do this,” he emphasized
Jimmy and Vivian have transformed their workshop into a space where tradition
perpetuating a legacy that began in Europe and now shines brightly in Miami
Cubans often find outside their homeland the opportunity to achieve professional fulfillment
who have been in the United States for just two years
embarked on the adventure of starting a food truck
They have shared their experience on social media to inspire fellow compatriots
who also serves as the “host” in each episode published on TikTok (@lacalientefoodtruck)
explained that this story is one of overcoming challenges: “After just two years in the United States
we started our own food truck business in Tampa.”
is winning accolades in Tenerife with a guarapo made from sugarcane that he cuts himself in the traditional way: with a machete
He sells his guarapo (sugarcane juice) both plain and with lime
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Professor Richard Smith worked on womb transplant research for 15 years before the birth of baby Amy Isobel in February
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More than 15 years ago, Professor Richard Smith presented a groundbreaking study on womb transplants in rabbits to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
Despite significant interest from potential patients, funding for his research remained scarce, hindering progress towards human trials.
Professor Smith's innovative "vascular patch technique," which successfully connected major blood vessels in rabbits, demonstrated the potential for womb transplants in humans.
Despite this promising development, the medical community at the time showed little interest in furthering the research
He told reporters at the time: “There’s a lot of dismissal in the profession in terms of this being a step too far in terms of fertility management.
“But for a woman who’s desperate for a baby, this is incredibly important.”
Now, after 25 years in total of painstaking research, Prof Smith has held the first baby in the UK born from a womb transplant.
Describing the moment, he told the PA news agency: “I feel great joy actually, unbelievable – 25 years down the line from starting this research, we finally have a baby, little Amy Isabel.
“There’s been a lot of tears shed by all of us in this process – really quite emotional, for sure. It is really something.”
Prof Smith, who was on hand for the delivery, said the “scariest thing for me on the day of the delivery was the prospect of dropping the baby as she was handed to me”.
He added: “I have to say, I walked out of the room in Queen Charlotte’s (hospital) with tears streaming down my face. It’s quarter of a century – a good proportion of my career.”
To date, the charity he set up, Womb Transplant UK, has carried out one living donor transplant – on Grace Davidson, baby Amy’s mother – and another three on women who received wombs, also known as the uterus, from deceased donors.
The charity has permission in total for 10 deceased donor transplants and five living donor transplants.
It only has enough cash for two at the moment and is fundraising. It is hoped the NHS may provide funding in the future.
For the current programme, the charity pays for NHS theatre time and initial care of the patient, but staff do not take payment for their work.
A deceased donor transplant costs £25,000 and a living donor one is £30,000, with the extra £5,000 paying for the surgery to retrieve the organ.
The families then pay for their IVF procedures, while the NHS takes over care of the mother and baby once pregnancy occurs.
Prof Smith said Amy’s birth is proof that womb transplants work.
“So far we’ve done one living donor transplant, which is baby Amy, and we’ve done three deceased donor transplants,” he said.
“Those (deceased donor transplant) patients are all well, healthy, and their wombs are functioning normally.
“We certainly hope in future that, of course, they will go on to have babies.
“At the end of the day, the purpose is not to transplant the uterus, the purpose is to have a baby.
“And finally, for our living donor, we have proof of purpose.
“When it comes to the deceased donor programme, I would hope that we will absolutely have that proof in the not too distant future, and that should encourage people to look favourably towards this being a properly funded programme, and not dependent upon a charity.”
Prof Smith said he had trouble sleeping as the date for Mrs Davidson’s Caesarean section on February 27 drew nearer.
“I did not sleep through the night,” he said. “I woke up at 4am every morning for the last three months, every morning, worrying.
“Everything was going really well but it doesn’t stop you worrying.
“It’s a long time since I was an obstetrician, but we all know that things can go wrong and so, there is a huge sense of relief when nothing has gone wrong.”
Isabel Quiroga, consultant surgeon at the Oxford Transplant Centre, part of Oxford University Hospitals, leads the UK’s womb transplant programme with Prof Smith.
She said her concerns about Mrs Davidson’s pregnancy were “the other way round” to what Prof Smith experienced.
“I worried a lot for many weeks and many months after the transplant, but once we had a pregnancy and everything was going well, I was getting more and more relaxed,” she said.
“I had confidence that she was being looked after by an amazing team.”
The entire team caring for Mrs Davidson met every two weeks during her pregnancy.
Staff were conscious Mrs Davidson needed to have an early planned Caesarean to ensure she did not go into labour spontaneously or outside of a hospital setting.
Prof Smith said: “Always the plan was to do a Caesarean section so there’s no strain put on all the vessels and the supporting ligaments (of the womb).
“There were very good reasons to go in and deliver at the point that we did.”
Around 10 more women are now going through the process of approval for a womb transplant with the charity, but hundreds more women have expressed an interest in the programme.
Miss Quiroga has also been impressed by the hundreds of women who have come forward in the last two years and offered to donate their wombs.
“After the news broke that we had done our first transplant, we were inundated by phone calls and messages from other women that wanted to donate their uterus, women that already had children,” she said.
“They wanted to give others that possibility. I was truly astonished by the generosity of British women.”
She added: “I’m a transplant surgeon. I’m involved in the donation and the transplantation of organs that are lifesaving.
“This is not lifesaving, however, it is a transplant that is totally life-enhancing, life-transforming and, of course, life-creating – and that is magnificent.”
Even with deceased donation, many families have felt strongly that they “want to give the opportunity of motherhood to other women”, Miss Quiroga continued.
“For those women that have not been able to become grandparents, for instance, to give the organ of their daughter, it has been very important for them.
“And for those that were parents, they wanted to give that opportunity of enjoying motherhood to other women, and I think that’s very, very sobering and truly heart-warming.”
International evidence suggests womb transplants can be very risky and the early failure rate is relatively high, but the UK programme has been a huge success so far.
“We so far have been very fortunate, and we have 100% survival of the transplants, they’re all functioning,” Miss Quiroga said.
“We’re very, very pleased with the results.
“I think it’s a testament to the strength of our team, the strength of the skill mix that we have, plus the extended group of professionals that are supporting this transplant programme.”
Asked how she felt when Amy was born, Miss Quiroga said: “For me, it’s total joy, delight. I couldn’t be happier for Angus and Grace, what a wonderful couple.
“It was overwhelming actually, it remains overwhelming. It’s fantastic.”
She added that she was “humbled” to hear Amy was given the middle name Isabel.
Checks carried out during the delivery surgery show the womb is functioning as it should.
Miss Quiroga said: “If everything’s well, it should hold a second pregnancy – if that’s what Grace and Angus want.”
A transplanted womb should last five years, which is enough for two pregnancies, although surgeons would advise against having three babies, in part due to the long-term effects of immunosuppressants on the mother’s immune system.
When it comes to altruistic living donations, where a complete stranger donates a womb, Prof Smith and Miss Quiroga believe they will happen.
However, transplants for people who are transgender are still a long way off.
Prof Smith said: “I do believe that the transgender transplant is a long, long way off, and I think there’s been perhaps false expectation raised for the transgender community.
“To put it into perspective, to fulfil the criteria to do what we’ve done has taken us over 20 years, and that process in the transgender setting is not even off the starting block.
“We have no permissions as a group to do those procedures at all, so it’s a long way off is my view.”
There are also issues to overcome with the anatomy involved in transgender transplants.
“There are many, many years worth of research in the future before that could ever become possible,” Prof Smith said.
At the moment, Womb Transplant UK needs more funding so it can enable more families to experience the joy felt by the Davidsons.
“We need money,” Prof Smith said. “We want to do 11 more transplants, and at the moment we have funding for two. So, we’re well short by probably about half-a-million pounds.”
Consultant obstetrician, Bryony Jones, who delivered Amy, said: “It was such a special moment when Amy was born and then started to cry.
“It has been such a privilege to be part of the team that’s been working so long to reach this point.”
Fertility specialist Ben Jones, from the Lister Fertility Clinic in London, transferred the embryo that resulted in the pregnancy.
He said: “The moment I transferred this embryo, I hoped for a miracle – today, that miracle is in her (Grace’s) arms.
“This is a testament to the power of science, resilience, and the unwavering dream of motherhood.”
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the victim was walking on a South Side street on July 21
when Quiroga used a firearm to abduct and threaten her before the sexual assault
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