This week, we hear from Dr. Eric Genden about his experience leading the first successful human trachea transplant surgery in January of 2021. He shares stories from medical school about what sparked his interest in researching tracheal transplantation. We discuss the collaborative efforts that were required, both in terms of anatomy, research, and clinically. We also talk about the incredible courage of Sonia, the first recipient of a human tracheal transplant.