In this workshop we will have presentations and discussions regarding new developments in immune monitoring techniques that are relevant for assessing the immune status of patients receiving stem cell or organ transplants. In particular, we are interested in new techniques and in methods for standardizing testing.

This symposium is designed to provide knowledge, skills and tools to participants who aim at improving transplant outcomes through exercise and physical activity. Participants will learn about the physical and psychological? impairments after transplant and the power of exercise and physical activity to mitigate these issues. The current evidence for pre-habilitation and re-habilitation around the world will be presented followed by practical examples of programs that have already embraced exercise training programs and physical activity promotion for transplant recipients. To conclude the symposium, a transplant recipient will introduce the audience to the WTGF Fit For Life program which is becoming available to all recipients as well as the benefits of this program.

This one-day program will cover topics such as addressing the need for advocacy, gender disparities in transplantation, what it means to be a successful woman in transplantation, new research on issues of sex and gender in transplantation and how to create a culture of academic success. The program will afford a series of interactive talks with audience participation.

Cell therapy of diseased or failing organs is an area that has generated great interest in regenerative medicine. The choice of using isolated cells or stem cells varies between target organ and/or purpose. In this workshop we will discuss advantages and disadvantages of cell transplants vs stem cells.

This one-day symposium is designed for nurses, transplant coordinators, and members of allied health groups to become familiar with and update their knowledge about the principles of organ transplantation. Topics include transplant immunology, different aspects and new developments on heart, lung, kidney, pancreas, liver, and intestinal transplantation, infectious disease, and comprehensive care of transplant patients.

This workshop will comprise a half-day morning program addressing common ethical and clinical dilemmas in the management of organ donation and transplantation cases that may involve organ trafficking, and a half-day afternoon program exploring the update to the Declaration of Istanbul on Organ Trafficking and Transplant Tourism in the context of persisting and emerging issues in this field.

This workshop is aimed at the pediatric transplant community and concentrates on the latest developments in the field of pediatric transplant clinical and basic science topics as well as important complications including adherence, tumor risk and metabolic syndrome.