July 30 Special Webinar - On the Occasion of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

In recognition of the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, The Transplantation Society (TTS) is hosting a special webinar organized by the DICG on July 30th. This event will highlight the critical issue of trafficking in persons and its impact on transplantation practices worldwide. Join us to learn from experts, share insights, and discuss solutions to combat this global challenge. Don't miss this important opportunity to engage and make a difference.

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Transplantation Journal Highlights

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Cold or Not So Cold?—Static Organ Preservation at 10 °C May Prolong Organ Preservation and Facilitate Transplant Logistics
To achieve optimal results, particularly cardiothoracic procurement teams have pushed routinely for an optimal organization with a timed donor cross-clamp and an overlapping transplant procedure to maintain a short static cold storage (SCS). In addition to an overall functional improvement of solid organs with viability assessment, there is a great interest in prolonged preservation to facilitate logistics and potentially enable daytime transplantation. Despite economic benefits, SCS limits the ability for organ treatment and viability assessment.
Analysis of >15 000 Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Reveals Nonanal Genitourinary HPV-related Disease as Highest Risk Predictor for Anal Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions/Anal Cancer
Solid organ transplantation is a risk predictor for virally-mediated anal squamous intraepithelial lesions and cancer (anal disease). Precancerous squamous intraepithelial lesions can be detected by screening, and treatment may prevent cancer progression. Screening recommendations are not well defined. We aim to define prevalence and describe risk predictors for anal disease in a large population of solid organ transplant recipients.

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Pancreas Transplantation Outcome Predictions—PTOP: A Risk Prediction Tool for Pancreas and Pancreas-Kidney Transplants Based on a European Cohort
For patients with complicated type 1 diabetes having, for example, hypoglycemia unawareness and end-stage renal disease because of diabetic nephropathy, combined pancreas and kidney transplantation (PKT) is the therapy of choice. However, the shortage of available grafts and complex impact of risk factors call for individualized, impartial predictions of PKT and pancreas transplantation (PT) outcomes to support physicians in graft acceptance decisions.
Immunologic Benefits of 0-antigen Mismatched Transplants: No Added Boost for Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Systemic barriers to posttransplant care, including access to immunosuppressant medications, contribute to higher rates of kidney transplant failure in racial minorities. Matching donor and recipient HLA alleles reduce allorecognition, easing reliance on immunosuppression. We hypothesize that 0-antigen mismatch transplants may provide stronger protection against graft loss in racial minorities.

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ASHI Research Grants

American Society for Histocompatibility & Immunigenetics Scientific Awards

ASHI has three scientific awards to recognize and financially support early-career investigators, innovation scholars, and research. Learn more about each award including eligibility, project scope, and application details and deadlines.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2024

EARLY CAREER INVESTIGATOR AWARD

The aim of the Early Career Investigator Award (ECIA) is to support future research leaders who are committed to conducting impactful basic or translational science research. This program offers ASHI members an award of up to $40,000 for research related to histocompatibility or immunogenetics in various disciplines such transplantation, cancer, autoimmunity, infectious disease, disease association, or pharmacogenomics.

INNOVATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

The goal of the Innovation Scholarship Award is to recognize and further a significant body of work in the fields of HLA, immunogenetics and/or transplant immunology as demonstrated by publications, educational initiatives and/or developed translational tools and analyses. Each of three recipients will receive a $1500 honorarium. These awards will be presented in the ASHI annual meeting when distinguished candidates are identified.

MICHAEL SCHMIEDERER RESEARCH SUPPORT AWARD

The aim of the Michael Schmiederer Research Support Award (MSRSA) is to support impactful clinical research in the fields of histocompatibility and immunogenetics. This program offers an ASHI member a $15,000 one-year grant for research related to various clinical disciplines such as transplantation, cancer, autoimmunity, infectious disease, disease association, or pharmacogenomics. The award is sponsored by Labcorp in memory of a beloved coworker, Michael Schmiederer, PhD, S(ACHI).

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