RCPE Edinburgh: Solid Organ Transplant
Thursday 22 May 2025, 9:00 – 17:00
Online or in-person: Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 11 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JQ
Overview
This event will feature a comprehensive programme addressing advancements and challenges in transplantation. Sessions include discussions on trends in organ donation, frailty assessment, machine perfusion, antibody-mediated rejection, and ethical issues like 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: 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: 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: Explore critical ethical and regulatory considerations in xenotransplantation, as well as the potential future applications of technologies like extracorporeal photophoresis in transplant medicine.
Registrations now open