Email: ipta.masterclass2026@guts.ac.in
Scientific Program
IPTA International Pediatric Transplantation Masterclass
Day 1 - 24th April, 2026 (Friday)
| Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
| 08:00 AM | Registration | - |
| Session 1: The Basics in Paediatric Transplantation |
| 08:30-08:50 | Pre-transplant preparation for paediatric kidney transplant | | >
| 08:55-09:15 | Vaccination in paediatric transplantation | |
| 09:20-09:40 | Essentials of Transplant Immunology: Testing in paediatric solid organ transplant | |
| 09:45-10:10 | Principles of Immunosuppression: Choosing the right induction agent | |
| 10:15-10:45 | Oral Paper Presentations (8 min x 3) | - |
| Tea Break (10:45 - 11:00) |
| Session 2: Advances in Paediatric Transplantation |
| 11:00-11:25 | Recurrent FSGS: Risk Prediction & Treatment Strategies | |
| 11:30-11:55 | Antibody-Mediated Rejection in Children: Current Approaches & Emerging Therapies | |
| 12:00-12:45 | Infection in Transplant - Case Based Discussion (CMV, BKV) | |
| 12:45-01:30 | Cultural Event & Inaugural Ceremony | - |
| 01:30-02:00 | Lunch Break | - |
| Session 3: Surgical Innovations in Paediatric Transplantation |
| 02:00-02:20 | Paediatric Heart Transplant - Current Status in Developing World | |
| 02:25-02:50 | Kidney Transplantation in Children with Bladder Dysfunction: Evaluation & Surgical Strategies | |
| 02:55-03:20 | Robotic Kidney Transplantation in Paediatric Patients: Current Status & Future Directions | |
| 03:25-04:10 | Paediatric Kidney Transplant: Peri-transplant Challenges | |
| Tea Break (04:10 - 04:30) |
| Session 4: Expanding Access to Paediatric Transplantation |
| 04:30-04:50 | Paediatric Deceased Donor Transplantation: Who, When & How to Approach Families | |
| 04:55-05:15 | Paired Kidney Exchange in Paediatric Transplantation | |
| 05:20-05:40 | ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplantation in Children: Indications & Outcomes | |
| 05:45-06:00 | Establishing a Paediatric Transplant Registry with IPTA: Importance & Implementation | |
| High Tea (06:00 PM Onwards) |
Day 2 - 25th April, 2026 (Saturday)
| Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
| 08:00 AM | Registration | - |
| Session 1: Professional Development for Transplant Fellows |
| 08:30-08:50 | Tips for Publishing in High Impact Transplant Journals | |
| 08:55-09:15 | Tips for Effective Scientific Presentations | |
| 09:20-09:40 | Global Transplant Collaborations & Building Mentor - Mentee Relationships | |
| 09:45-10:10 | Oral Paper Presentations (x3) | - |
| 10:10-10:30 | Breakfast | - |
| Session 2: Post-Transplant Care - Focused Topics |
| 10:30-10:55 | Management of Failing Graft | |
| 11:00-11:25 | Steroid Withdrawal Strategies in Paediatric Transplants | |
| 11:30-11:55 | Role of AI in Paediatric Transplantation | |
| 12:00-12:25 | Growth in Paediatric Transplant Recipients | |
| 12:30-01:15 | Transition to Adult Care: Lessons from Real-life Scenarios | |
| 01:15 onwards | Valedictory Function followed by Lunch |