Transplant Immunosuppression 2024: The Unanswered Questions

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This course is planned and hosted by the University of Minnesota Department of Surgery. For more information contact Stephanie Taylor, taylo574@umn.edu. 

Please join us for this 4-day course in the field of Solid Organ Transplant which will focus on cutting-edge developments, advances in the care of donors and recipients and clinical areas where outcomes can and should be improved. This course will bring together surgeons, physicians, pharmacists, advanced practice providers, nurses and all other healthcare professionals involved in the process of taking care of patients with end stage organ failure. 

Sessions will focus on: 
Immunosuppression           Issues in Living Donation        
Diversity and Equity            Improving long-term posttransplant outcomes
Xenotransplantation          Increasing access to transplant
Transplant metrics              Today's ethical issues in transplantation
Liver and pancreas transplant    
 

A major component of the course will be the opportunity to interact and discuss with speakers and faculty from around the world about different approaches to care and controversial topics in organ transplantation. 

Additionally, we will again be offering a pre-course specifically for Transplant Coordinators, Administrators & Allied Health Care Professionals on Wednesday, September 18th from 8am - 12pm. This is listed on the registration page and intends to provide the nursing perspective on the care of donors & recipients as well as information about organ allocation. 

View the full agenda HERE. This course is planned and hosted by the University of Minnesota's Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery.

Hotel Information:

A block of rooms is being held at The Graduate Hotel.  The deadline to reserve a room at the reduced rate is Monday, August 26th. Use this link to reserve a room at a reduced rate.

To use the booking link:

-Select "edit" to choose the exact dates of your stay & # of attendees (top of page)
-Click on check availability
-Select room type - "Book now"
-Confirm your stay, enter your name and credit card

If you prefer, you can call (612) 379-8888 and ask for a room with the group code 7098908.

Rooms are available on a first come, first-served basis.

Any room changes or cancellations must be made 24 hours before check-in: you are responsible for the cancellation process and any fees as outlined in your confirmation.