The National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center for Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems (ATP-Bio) has been highlighted in NSF’s FY2027 Budget Request to Congress. ATP-Bio was recognized for a major milestone achieved with Massachusetts General Hospital — the first successful transplantation of a cryopreserved kidney from a large mammal. Researchers removed, preserved, and transplanted a pig kidney back into a large animal with functional recovery. With organs currently viable for only 24–36 hours, extending preservation through advanced cryopreservation has the potential to transform how organs are stored, transported, and used in clinical care. ATP-Bio’s inclusion in the NSF Budget Request underscores its growing national prominence and impact. ATP-Bio is a Consortium member center and its Ethics & Public Policy Component operates through the Consortium.