Transplantation - May 2022 Issue

JUST RELEASED - TRANSPLANTATION - MAY ISSUE

This issue contains a large number of COVID-19 Vaccine experiences and helps piece together the reasons for poor protection of transplant patients and more importantly what we can do about it. But this is not the only issue of importance this month since there are data on other infections (adenovirus), and data on alternative preservation strategies. A provocative article on liver transplant unit size is accompanied by a useful commentary. As a precursor to a future series examining the resurgence of xenotransplantation we look back to the last 40 years of xeno research.

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Transplantation - Week's Most Downloaded Paper

eHealth Interventions for Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials #TBT

Lack of support for self-management may contribute to adverse health outcomes. eHealth has the potential to support self-management, but evidence in solid organ transplantation remains unclear. This review aims to evaluate the benefits and harms of eHealth interventions to support self-management in solid organ transplant recipients.

Transplantation Direct - Week's Most Downloaded Paper

Unusual Presentation of Disseminated Mycobacterium kansasii Infection in Renal Transplant Recipients and Rapid Diagnosis Using Plasma Microbial Cell-free DNA Next-generation Sequencing#OpenAccess #TransplantTwitter

The low incidence of MK in SOT and time-consuming traditional mycobacterial cultures make it particularly challenging to diagnose this infection in a timely manner. In this case series, we report 2 unusual presentations of disseminated MK infection in kidney transplant recipients that were diagnosed rapidly by Karius, a plasma-based microbial cell-free DNA(mcfDNA) next-generation sequencing (NGS) test.

May 5 - Transplant Infectious Disease Webinar


On May 17 the Webinar Series on the Management of HBV in Liver Tx Patients Continues!


TTS 2022 - Program overview with speakers is available

Take a few minutes to look over our program to start planning your trip to Argentina!

Registration and Accommodation will be launching soon. Stay tuned for the details!


In order to encourage the next generation of medical doctors to pursue a career in the field of transplantation, we are looking for medical students interested in participating in The Transplantation Society (TTS) 2022 Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina being held on September 11th-14th. Selected medical students will participate in three workshops by asking questions to the panelists. Additionally, students will attend five other sessions of their choice, and special events, and will participate in TTS 2022 social media activity. Students will be mentored to develop a slide deck presentation with highlights of the sessions attended. Their experience at the Congress, as well as key take-home messages, will be shared with their medical school peers. Their slide decks and other materials from the congress will be featured on the TTS website.

May 5-6 - International Symposium on Living and Deceased Donor Recent Criteria

Featured Speakers

Many of our TTS Councilors and Members are part of the faculty. Check out the program as registration is still open!

TTS Call for Award Nominations - Last Chance - Deadline May 1

The Medawar Prize

The Medawar Prize, named after Society co-founder Sir Peter Medawar, is recognized as the world's highest dedicated award for the most outstanding contributions in the field of transplantation. The Medawar Prize has been awarded at each of our Society's biennial Congresses since 1990.

The award recognizes the outstanding investigators whose contributions have had such a profound influence on the field of organ transplantation. The Medawar Prize is universally considered to be commensurate with the most outstanding world prizes for scientific achievement.

Thomas Starzl
Innovation Award

The TTS Starzl Innovation Award is named after Tom Starzl who was best known for his contributions to the field of organ transplantation, and often referred to as the “father of transplantation”. The award recognizes individuals who, though advanced and original work, have contributed significantly to transplantation, thereby reflecting the spirit pioneered by Dr. Starzl. This award is supported by Başkent University.

TTS Recognition Awards

These awards recognize individuals who have made a major international impact in the field of transplantation. The awards are given out at each International Congress of The Transplantation Society and carry a monetary award of USD $2,000 each.
  • Outstanding Achievement Transplantation Science (Basic)
  • Outstanding Achievement in Transplantation Science (Clinical)
  • Outstanding Achievement in Transplantation Science (Developing Country)
  • Mentorship or Education and Training in Transplantation

WIT Awards

The Women in Transplantation Steering Committee have created the Woman Leader in Transplantation Award to recognize a woman who has helped further the field of transplantation through research, policies, leadership, initiatives or other regarded contributions. The Unsung Hero Award will be presented to one woman who has had an extraordinary impact in transplantation through community service, volunteering, mentorship or other community based activity. Both Awards are presented during the presidential address at the TTS International Congress.

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WIT Awards

The Women in Transplantation Steering Committee have created the Woman Leader in Transplantation Award to recognize a woman who has helped further the field of transplantation through research, policies, leadership, initiatives or other regarded contributions. The Unsung Hero Award will be presented to one woman who has had an extraordinary impact in transplantation through community service, volunteering, mentorship or other community based activity. Both Awards are presented during the presidential address at the TTS International Congress.

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TTS 2022 Elections are ongoing until May 11, 2022. Vote today!

Voting is an important responsibility and privilege for all our members and by taking a moment to vote you will help shape our leadership and our future!


NEW! TTS Research Grants Program

TTS will provide funding to three individual investigators to support their research in transplantation. The spectrum of studies includes basic, clinical/epidemiological and translational. This individual should have spent five years or less performing research in transplantation (and/or immunology relating to transplant) since obtaining their last doctoral degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent). One of these research grants will be preferentially designated to TTS members from a low- or middle-income country.
General Information
  1. The three seeding grants, at $25,000 each, will provide support to clinical, basic and translational scientists working within the field of transplantation. Research must commence on September 1st 2022 and conclude on 31st October, 20, 2024.

  2. Up to $25k per year for up to 2 years with requirement for annual reporting. The extra 2 months is intended to provide buffer for start-up, i.e. 14 months first period and 12 months second period

  3. The research start date cannot be deferred for any reason.

  4. Applications must be submitted in full by June 1st 2022 in order to be reviewed.

  5. The recipient will sign a letter of agreement with TTS. Payments will be issued to the recipient’s institution by TTS, and the recipient will report to the TTS Research Grant Committee.
Research Focus
The 2022 TTS Research Grant will fund research that encompasses epidemiologic, clinical, translational, and basic studies as well as studies to expand access to transplantation, including, but not limited to: Improving global access to transplantation and outcomes of transplantation.

About our TTS Ukraine Fund and TTS Matching of Donations

Statement of The Transplantation Society’s support to the people of Ukraine.

As the global leader in transplantation, committed to health and life for all, The Transplantation Society expresses grave concern over the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

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The protection of civilians and preservation of healthcare is imperative. TTS stands ready to support our colleagues, friends, families and patients impacted by this tragedy. As a non-State actor in official relations with the World Health Organization, we will seek collaborate with the WHO to provide our expert assistance on the Ukraine emergency

We are monitoring the situation and have setup a donation page (https://ukraine.tts.org) to collect funds to be distributed to support the maintenance of healthcare in the Ukraine and assist transplant patients as may be possible. We will also reach out to contacts to assess how we can assist to re-establish transplantation activities once the crisis has ended. TTS will match each contribution, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000 USD in total.

Individuals may also contribute to the WHO foundation directly using this link:

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