Join RCPE Edinburgh for a meeting addressing advancements and challenges in transplantation.

The meeting will include sessions on trends in organ donation, frailty assessment, machine perfusion, antibody-mediated rejection, and ethical issues such as xenotransplantation. Esteemed speakers from renowned institutions worldwide will present cutting-edge research, fostering knowledge exchange in the field of solid organ transplantation.

Understanding current trends and innovations: Attendees will gain insights into the latest developments in solid organ transplantation, including trends in organ donation, advancements in machine perfusion technologies, and personalized immunosuppression techniques.

Enhancing clinical knowledge: Participants will learn about key clinical challenges and solutions, such as frailty assessment for transplant candidates, antibody-mediated rejection management, and emerging therapies for post-transplant complications.

Exploring ethical and future perspectives: The event will explore critical ethical and regulatory considerations in xenotransplantation, as well as the potential future applications of technologies like extracorporeal photophoresis in transplant medicine.

CPD: This meeting comes with 6 CPD points

Don't miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of transplantation research and practice!

Event Schedule:

Session 1: The Changing Landscape of Solid Organ Transplantation

• Chair: Professor Lorna Marson
• Speakers:
  • Ms Lisa Mumford, NHS Blood & Transplant
  • Dr Helen Usher, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Session 2: Current Frontiers in Practice of Solid Organ Transplantation

• Chair: Professor Andrew Fisher
• Speakers:
  • Professor Gabriel Oniscu, Karolinska Institute
  • Professor Stephen Large, Papworth Hospital

Keynote Lecture

• Chair: Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
• Speaker: Prof Jason Christie, University of Pennsylvania

Session 3: Taming the Immune Response in Solid Organ Transplantation

• Co-Chairs: Dr Fiona Chapman & Dr Jonathan Dalzell
• Speakers:
  • Professor Antoine Roux, Foch Hospital
  • Professor Menna Clatworthy, University of Cambridge
  • Dr Tobias Menne, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Session 4: Future Developments in Solid Organ Transplantation

• Chair: Dr Andrew Bathgate
• Speakers:
  • Professor Andrew Fisher, Newcastle University
  • Dr Rommel Ravanan, North Bristol NHS Trust

Please note that the event programme may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Don't miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of transplantation research and practice!