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Edinburgh Normothermic Regional Perfusion Masterclass

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POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The Edinburgh NRP Masterclass is a comprehensive course covering the theory and the practical aspects of normothermic regional perfusion.

The course is aimed at surgeons, theatre practitioners and perfusionists with an interest in normothermic regional perfusion.

The programme contains a mixture of lectures, interactive cases and a significant practical component covering set-up, technical procedure, blood analysis and interpretation, and simulations. The course is delivered by experts in the field, and it is anticipated that on completion of the course attendees will be in a strong position to set up an NRP service in their own units.

Course directors
Gabriel Oniscu – Consultant Transplant Surgeon, Director, Edinburgh Transplant Centre
Andrew Sutherland – Consultant Transplant Surgeon, Edinburgh Transplant Centre
Fiona Hunt – Lead Perfusion and Preservation Practitioner, Edinburgh Transplant Centre

 

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8th Cardiff Transplant Symposium: Looking to the future of Organ Donation and Transplantation

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Radisson Blu Hotel
Thursday 2nd April 2020

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Highlights include

Updates on Novel Initiatives in Wales:
The impact of the opt out
Our Hepatitis C Programme
BAME and Organ Donation
Altruistic Organ Donation
Taking Risk and Coping with Complications
Equity in Transplant Surgery

Robotic Surgery:
Robotic Donor Nephrectomy
Robotic Transplantation

Nurses Breakout session:
Hepatitis C treatment
CMV vaccination
Follow up clinics

Cost: £50 for all consultants
Free for all trainees and nurses

For more information please contact Mr Usman Khalid on
usman.khalid@doctors.org.uk or 07815148183
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Cardiopulmonary Transplantation Course

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Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
16th & 17th September 2020

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The course is designed to provide the cardiothoracic surgeon in training with didactic teaching and hands on cadaveric surgical training experience in surgical aspects of cardiopulmonary transplantation.

Delegates will have the opportunity to undertake cardiac and lung transplantation on fresh frozen cadavers under the guidance of a faculty of experienced surgeons. Delegates will also implant left ventricular assist devices, practice cannulation for ECMO and gain practical experience of ex vivo lung perfusion. This is an intensive two day course of lectures, debate and hands on surgical practice and opportunity.

The Institute of Transplantation, Freeman Hospital enjoys an international reputation for cardiopulmonary transplantation, mechanical assist devices and innovation and education in heart and lung failure surgery.

For further details please contact:
Lucy Thomas
Tel: (+44) 191 2138628
Email: lucy.thomas19@nhs.net
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The 12th Preparatory Course for the European Diploma in Transplantation Surgery

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Birmingham 8th & 9th of June 2020

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The division is glad to announce that its 2020 Preparatory Course for the EBSQ examination will take place at the University of Birmingham on the 8th and 9th of June 2020.

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The course includes interactive sessions with case based discussions. Attendees are encouraged to actively take part in the experience. At the end of the course, they participate in a mock exam following which they can decide whether they are ready for the 2020 EBSQ Transplant Surgery examination. Interactions with the faculty are essential outside of the course as well, during the breaks and the social activity.
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Kindly note that the number of seats are limited, with a first come first served policy. The only document participants need to enroll is their CV.
To register, please visit the website below.
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To register, please visit the website below.
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The 10th Edition of the Master Class in Liver Disease Series.

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Transcending Barriers in Living Donor Liver Transplantation

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ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, India.
28th, 29th February and 1st March 2020.


This meeting is being organized jointly in association with the Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI), the pan-Indian organisation for liver transplant professionals.

MCLD’s 10th Edition aims to discuss and debate a wide range of challenges in current Living Donor Liver Transplantation practice including ‘too-sick to transplant’ recipients, controversial indications, marginal live liver donors, and challenging postoperative situations.

 

For further information, and to register, please visit the website below.

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ESOT Grants Programme for 2020

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The applications for the Grants Programme will be open from August 15th to October 15th 2019.

3 types of Grants are available:
ESOT Educational Scholarship – 20 scholarships of EUR 1.000 each
ESOT Study Scholarship – 10 scholarships of EUR 2.000 each
ESOT Transplant Fellowship – 2 grants of EUR 55.000 each

ESOT Grants are open only to ESOT members residents/working in Europe.

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15th International Conference on Nephrology and Hypertension

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November 11-12, 2019 in Istanbul, Turkey

Theme: New advances for prevention/treatment in the field of Nephrology and Hypertension

For more information please use the link below.

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16th Congress of the Asian Society of Transplantation

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29th September – 2nd October 2019

CAST 2019 Registration & Abstract Emailer 27-6-2019

 

For more information please use the link below.

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EFI 2020

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34th European Immunogentics and Histocompatibility Conference

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SEC, Glasgow, UK
26th – 29th April 2020
www.efi2020.org.uk

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The 34th European Immunogentics and Histocompatibility Conference annual meeting will be held in the vibrant Scottish city of Glasgow from 26th – 29th April 2020.

“From Research to Clinical Reality” is the theme for EFI2020 which reflects the breadth and depth of the impact of histocompatibility and immunogenetics in science and medicine.  The Conference will take place at Scotland’s largest conference venue; the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) Glasgow, which sits on the historical banks of the River Clyde and boasts good airport, road and rail connections. Hailed as the ‘Gateway to Scotland’, Glasgow has many attractions including culture, shopping and nightlife.

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to support the EFI2020 Conference and we very much look forward to seeing you there at what has been voted as the ‘Worlds Friendliest City’.

Key Dates:

  • Abstract submission deadline: 10 January 2020
  • Early bird registration deadline: 14 February 2020
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Grafts & Facts – the ESOT Bulletin – May 2019

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