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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

06:45
Offsite Networking Event TTS Congress Fun Run & Walk - IMEX at Palm Grove Open session
07:00
Parkside 1&2 Industry Symposium Bridge to Life Corporate Breakfast Symposium on Scaling better outcomes: The role of HOPE in contemporary transplant programs 300 Chair: Don Webber (US) 5 presenters Open session
08:00 Morning Abstract and Concurrent Sessions
08:00
Cockle Bay 1 Abstract Session Prediction of kidney transplant outcomes Kidney 301 Chairs: Tracey Ying (AU) · Vikas Sridhar (CA) 9 presenters Open session Cockle Bay 2 Abstract Session Omics in transplantation 2 Basic and Translational Science 302 Chairs: Andrea Schlegel (US) · Ana Konvalinka (CA) 6 presenters Open session Room C3.3 Abstract Session Mechanisms and management of AMR in kidney transplant recipients Kidney 303 Chairs: Wenshi Jiang (CN) · Ruth Sapir-Pichhadze (CA) 7 presenters Open session Room C3.4-C3.5 Abstract Session Immunoregulation: Tolerance versus rejection 1 Basic and Translational Science 304 Chairs: Alexandra Sharland (AU) · Andrea Bähr (DE) 7 presenters Open session Room C3.6 Abstract Session Emerging challenges in transplantation: Allocation, risk prediction, and long-term outcomes Clinical Research/trials 305 Chairs: Lachlan McMichael (AU) · Ross Francis (AU) 5 presenters Open session Room C4.1 Concurrent Delivering value in liver transplantation: Innovation, resources, and the future of care Liver/Intestine 306 Chairs: Gabriel E. Gondolesi (US) · Shantanu Bhattacharya (AU) 3 presenters Open session Room C4.5 Abstract Session Long-term outcomes and risk stratification after liver transplantation Liver/Intestine 309 Chairs: Simone I. Strasser (AU) · Oscar Cesar Imventarza (AR) 8 presenters Open session Room C4.6 Abstract Session Expanding transplant access: Innovations in training, simulation, and global collaboration Education/Training 310 Chairs: Jen Li (AU) · Marti Manyalich Vidal (ES) 7 presenters Open session Room C4.7 Abstract Session Optimizing pancreas and islet transplantation: From donor selection and graft preservation to functional outcomes Pancreas and Islet 311 Chairs: John Kanellis (AU) · Raja Kandaswamy (US) 7 presenters Open session Room C4.8 Abstract Session Viral infections in transplantation Infectious Diseases 312 Chairs: Monica Slavin (AU) · Bradley Gardiner (AU) 9 presenters Open session Room C4.9 Abstract Session Novel immunosuppression Transplant Immunosuppression 313 Chairs: Dong Jin Joo (KR) · Marcelo Cantarovich (CA) 7 presenters Open session Room C4.10 Concurrent Pediatric treatments on the Horizon Pediatric Transplantation 314 Chairs: Katherine E. Twombley (US) · Matthew Sypek (AU) 3 presenters Open session Room C4.11 Abstract Session Bridging gaps in transplantation: Equity, access, and unmet needs worldwide Equity and Diversity 315 Chairs: Thomas F. Müller (CH) · Anantharaman Vathsala (SG) 9 presenters Open session
09:15 TTS President's Plenary
09:15
Darling Harbour Plenary Session TTS President's Plenary 320 Chairs: John J. Fung (US) · Nadey Hakim (GB) 13 presenters Open session
10:30 Coffee Break / Exhibits and Poster Viewing
10:30
Hall 1-2 Coffee Break Coffee Break Open session
10:40
TTS Connect & Converse Theatre Networking Event Interview and Q&A discussions with award recipients Chair: Macey L. Levan (US) 4 presenters Open session
11:00 Abstract and Concurrent Sessions
11:00
Cockle Bay 1 Abstract Session Donor risk and recipient outcomes in kidney transplantation Kidney 330 Chairs: Angela Webster (AU) · John S. Gill (CA) 9 presenters Open session Cockle Bay 2 Abstract Session Immunosuppression: Experimental and clinical Basic and Translational Science 331 Chairs: Jaeseok Yang (KR) · Raman Venkataramanan (US) 4 presenters Open session Room C3.3 Abstract Session Immunologic risk, donor factors and predictive modelling of kidney transplant outcomes Kidney 332 Chairs: Alessandra Orsillo (AU) · Kate Wyburn (AU) 10 presenters Open session Room C3.4-C3.5 Abstract Session Immunoregulation: Cell signalling 1 Basic and Translational Science 333 Chairs: Michaela Lucas (AU) · Shane Grey (AU) 5 presenters Open session Room C3.6 Abstract Session Multi-omics and immune profiling in transplantation: Kidney-focused advances with cross-organ insights Data Science 334 Chairs: Ruth Sapir-Pichhadze (CA) · Jen Li (AU) 7 presenters Open session Room C4.1 Abstract Session Transplant outcomes, bridging strategies, and global advances in liver transplantation Liver/Intestine 335 Chairs: Simone I. Strasser (AU) · Pranjal Modi (IN) 10 presenters Open session Room C4.2 Abstract Session Vascularized composite allotransplantation: Expanding frontiers in function, immunity, and clinical translation VCA/Uterus 336 Chairs: Patrik Lassus (FI) · Peter J. Friend (GB) 8 presenters Open session Room C4.5 Abstract Session Expanding living donor liver transplantation: Emerging evidence and clinical advances Liver/Intestine 338 Chairs: Kwang Woong Lee (KR) · Dong Jin Joo (KR) 8 presenters Open session Room C4.6 Abstract Session Lung transplantation outcomes and allograft dysfunction: From mechanisms to clinical prevention strategies Thoracic 339 Chairs: Gregory I. Snell (AU) · Jyotika Prasad (AU) 8 presenters Open session Room C4.7 Abstract Session Psychosocial, communication and educational aspects of donation and transplantation Allied Health/Patient Care 340 Chairs: Estephan Arredondo (ES) · Bronwyn Levvey (AU) 7 presenters Open session Room C4.8 Concurrent Global Transplantation: The GODT Report Analyzes Activities Around the World Organ Donation and Critical Care 341 Chairs: Stefan Tullius (US) · Beatriz Domínguez-Gil (ES) 6 presenters Open session Room C4.9 Concurrent Optimizing and utilizing old organ donors Organ Donation and Critical Care 342 Chairs: Helen Opdam (AU) · Jeffrey Orlowski (US) 3 presenters Open session Room C4.10 Abstract Session Pediatric liver Pediatric Transplantation 343 Chairs: Helen Evans (NZ) · Michael Stormon (AU) 6 presenters Open session Room C4.11 Abstract Session Therapeutic organ perfusion: From organ rescue to advanced clinical applications Machine Perfusion 344 Chairs: Dale Gardiner (GB) · Sarah Scheuer (AU) 7 presenters Open session Room C4.4 Concurrent The journey to clinical xenotransplantation Xenotransplantation 337 Chairs: Leonardo Riella (US) · Evelyn Salvaris (AU) 5 presenters Open session
12:00 Lunch Break / Industry Symposia / Lunch with Experts & Mentors
12:15
Parkside 1&2 Industry Symposium Astellas Corporate Lunch Symposium on Strengthening the foundation: How consistent management drives durable graft health 350 Chair: Teun van Gelder (NL) 6 presenters Open session
12:30
Pyrmont Theatre Foyer Experts/Mentors Lunch and Learn Roundtable LL2 10 presenters Open session
12:55
TTS Connect & Converse Theatre Networking Event Meet the incoming TTS Presidents Chair: Sarah Francom (US) 2 presenters Open session
13:30 SOTA, Thematic and Concurrent Sessions
13:30
Cockle Bay 2 SOTA/Thematic Session Targeting immune cell metabolism to control alloimmunity Basic and Translational Science 360 Chairs: Alexandra Sharland (AU) · Mariam Alexander (US) 4 presenters Open session Room C3.3 SOTA/Thematic Session Redefining Surgical Excellence: Metrics, Equity, and Global Perspectives Surgery 361 Chairs: Animesh Singla (AU) · Peter G. Stock (US) 4 presenters Open session Room C3.4-C3.5 SOTA/Thematic Session Deceased Donation Research: Findings and Future Directions Organ Donation and Critical Care 362 Chair: Dominique Martin (AU) 5 presenters Open session Room C3.6 SOTA/Thematic Session Pluripotent stem cells and regenerative medicine: the future of transplantation? Regenerative Medicine/Cell Tx 363 Chair: Edward Geissler (DE) 4 presenters Open session Room C4.1 SOTA/Thematic Session Biology and beyond: Multiple dimensions of transplantation Sex and Gender Issues 364 Chairs: Ruth Sapir-Pichhadze (CA) · Philip O'Connell (AU) 4 presenters Open session Room C4.2 Concurrent Life after transplant: Supporting movement, confidence, and long-term recovery across all levels of ability (WTGF) Allied Health/Patient Care 365 Chairs: Chris Thomas (AU) · Kate Wyburn (AU) 5 presenters Open session Room C4.4 SOTA/Thematic Session Transplanting Against the Antibody Odds Histocompatibility 366 Chairs: Ankit Sharma (AU) · Anne Halpin (CA) 4 presenters Open session Room C4.5 Concurrent Emerging infectious diseases in transplant ID Infectious Diseases 367 Chairs: Olivia Smibert (AU) · Tina Marinelli (AU) 4 presenters Open session Room C4.6 SOTA/Thematic Session Honouring voices, changing systems: Indigenous leadership in transplant equity 368 Chairs: Jaquelyne Hughes (AU) · Samantha Bateman (AU) 5 presenters Open session Room C4.7 SOTA/Thematic Session Artificial intelligence (AI) in Transplant Education Education/Training 369 Chairs: Harry Robertson (AU) · Yat Hin Desmond Yap (HK) 5 presenters Open session Room C4.8 Concurrent Global collaboration in organ transplantation: Advancing ethical access, innovation, and sustainability Ethics and Transplantation 370 Chairs: Rajdeep Das (US) · Marcelo Cantarovich (CA) 4 presenters Open session Room C4.9 SOTA/Thematic Session Transplant Oncology: Peering Over the Horizon Thematic 371 Chairs: Kwang Woong Lee (KR) · Mohamed Rela (IN) 5 presenters Open session Room C4.11 SOTA/Thematic Session Obesity Management in Transplantation: Current Evidence and Practical Approaches Thematic 373 Chairs: Dorry Segev (US) · Marina Berenguer (ES) 4 presenters Open session Room C4.10 Concurrent ISOT: Redefining organ transplantation in resource-limited settings: Access, affordability, and global leadership from India - Part 1 372 Open session
15:00 Coffee Break / Exhibits and Poster Viewing
15:00
Hall 1-2 Coffee Break Coffee Break Open session
15:10
TTS Connect & Converse Theatre Networking Event DEI-WIT activities and award recipients 3 presenters Open session
15:30 TSANZ President Session / Afternoon Abstract and Concurrent Sessions
15:30
Cockle Bay 2 Abstract Session Organ preservation 2 Basic and Translational Science 381 Chairs: Henry Pleass (AU) · Carlo Pulitano (AU) 6 presenters Open session Room C3.3 Abstract Session Biomarkers, pharmacokinetics and kidney allograft outcomes Kidney 382 Chairs: Toby Coates (AU) · John S. Gill (CA) 6 presenters Open session Room C3.4-C3.5 Abstract Session Immunoregulation: Cell signalling 2 Basic and Translational Science 383 Chairs: Kate Gartlan (AU) · Xinhao Niu (CN) 7 presenters Open session Room C3.6 Abstract Session Precision immunosuppression and therapeutic optimization in transplantation: Kidney-centered advances across solid organ care Clinical Research/trials 384 Chairs: Shyam Bihari Bansal (IN) · Yolanda Becker (US) 8 presenters Open session Room C4.4 Abstract Session Imaging and biomarkers to assess kidney allograft dysfunction Kidney 387 Chairs: Samuel Neeling (AU) · Terence Kee (SG) 8 presenters Open session Room C4.5 Abstract Session Optimization strategies in living donor liver transplantation Liver/Intestine 388 Chairs: Dimitri A. Raptis (SA) · Akihiko Soyama (JP) 8 presenters Open session Room C4.6 Abstract Session Engineering immune compatibility in transplantation: Gene editing, cell therapy, and regenerative strategies Regenerative Medicine/Cell Tx 389 Chairs: Maria Grazia Roncarolo (US) · Edward Geissler (DE) 4 presenters Open session Room C4.7 Concurrent Solving immune problems for the life of the allograft Basic and Translational Science 390 Chairs: Xunrong Luo (CN) · Kieran Halloran (CA) 4 presenters Open session Room C4.9 Concurrent TTS-ISN: Pregnancy in renal transplant recipients - Outcomes, barriers, and clinical management Kidney 392 Chairs: Curie Ahn (KR) · Lisa A. Coscia (US) 4 presenters Open session Room C4.11 Abstract Session Integrated machine perfusion strategies for DCD organ optimization and transplant outcomes Machine Perfusion 393 Chairs: John Whitlam (AU) · Irene Bello (ES) 9 presenters Open session Room C4.8 Abstract Session Precision virology in transplantation: Immunity, diagnostics, and targeted therapies Infectious Diseases 391 Chairs: Matthew Roberts (AU) · Tina Marinelli (AU) 10 presenters Open session Room C4.1 Abstract Session Overcoming immune barriers in xenotransplantation: From innate recognition to gene-edited graft compatibility Xenotransplantation 385 Chairs: Richard N. Pierson (US) · Peter Cowan (AU) 10 presenters Open session Cockle Bay 1 Plenary Session TSANZ President's Prize Awards 380 10 presenters Open session
15:35
Room C4.10 Concurrent ISOT: Redefining organ transplantation in resource-limited settings: Access, affordability, and global leadership from India - Part 2 395 Open session
16:45 Workshop Sessions / Industry Symposium / Poster Sessions
16:45
Room C4.6 Concurrent Multidisciplinary: Leveraging shared infrastructure for hematopoietic stem cell and solid organ transplantation 396 Chairs: Medhat Askar (US) · Marcelo Cantarovich (CA) 5 presenters Open session Room C4.7 Concurrent Approaching and navigating difficult conversations with transplant patients Organ Donation and Critical Care 397 Chairs: David Thomson (ZA) · Lisa Keller (AU) 4 presenters Open session Hall 1-2 Posters Poster Session 2 P2 & P4 Open session
17:00
Room C3.3 Industry Symposium Corporate Symposium on State-of-the-Art care for kidney transplant recipients: Implications for the forthcoming KDIGO guideline update 398 5 presenters Open session
18:00 Networking Events
18:00
Cockle Bay 1 Networking Event TSANZ Networking Event Open session Room C4.4 Networking Event International Mentee-Mentor Awards Networking Event Open session
19:00
ICC Grand Ballroom Networking Event Congress Networking Event “Global Connections: Celebrating 60 years” Open session
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