Germaine Wong (AU)

Chair Invited Speaker

Director of Renal and Transplantation Medicine · Westmead Hospital · WESTMEAD

Germaine Wong
Biography Click to expand
Associate Professor Wong is a transplant nephrologist and Director of the Western Renal Service at Westmead Hospital, Sydney with special interests in transplantation and clinical epidemiology. She is also NHMRC Career Development Research Fellow and Principal Research Fellow at the School of Public Health, University of Sydney. Her main area of research interests include: transplant epidemiology, cancer and chronic kidney disease, life-course epidemiology, social ethics in organ donation and allocation, decision analytical modelling, health economics, population health research, and quality of life studies in patients kidney transplants.
31st International Congress of The Transplantation Society (TTS 2026) Click to watch
Germaine Wong (TTS Councilor), Toby Coates (LOC Co-Chair)
In this video Germaine Wong and Toby Coates invite transplant professionals throughout the world to mark their calendars for the 31st International Congress of The Transplantation Society - TTS 2026 (https://tts2026.org), taking place from September 20 to 23, 2026, in the vibrant city of Sydney, Australia. This landmark event will bring together over 3,000 participants, including clinicians, scientists, trainees, and allied health professionals from across the globe, all united by a shared commitment to advancing the field of transplantation.

As a global organization representing over 5,000 members from 105 countries, TTS is proud to partner with the Transplantation Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) (https://tsanz.com.au) to host this extraordinary gathering. Whether you join us in person or virtually, TTS 2026 promises to be an unparalleled opportunity for scientific exchange, professional development, and collaboration.

Throughout this four-day congress, you will have the chance to engage with cutting-edge research and clinical practice through state-of-the-art lectures, plenary sessions, workshops, oral presentations, poster sessions, and affiliated program components. A distinguished roster of experts will share their insights, ensuring that all attendees leave with the latest knowledge and tools to enhance their practice and research.

The most compelling reason for our gathering is to improve the lives of patients in need of life-saving transplants. By joining the international transplant community at TTS 2026, you will contribute to this vital mission and help shape the future of transplantation.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sydney in 2026, where together, we can make a significant impact on the world of transplantation.

Programme roles

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Monday, September 21, 2026

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Darling Harbour
Invited Speaker Plenary Session
TTS President's Plenary
Lecture Presentation of the WIT Awards

Wednesday, September 23, 2026