The Yin and Yang of Immunosuppression and Infection in Kidney Transplantation
The Transplant Colloquium 2025
Themed The Yin and Yang of Immunosuppression and Infection in Kidney Transplantation, The Transplant Colloquium 2025 will feature a series of exciting topics and case discussions over a one-and-a-half-day programme. Participants will be updated on the latest advances in kidney transplantation, in particular, immune aspects, rejection diagnosis and treatment, and infection.
| The Yin and Yang of Immunosuppression and Infection in Kidney Transplantation | |
| Date | 21st and 22nd February 2025, Friday and Saturday |
| Time | 9.00am to 5.00pm (Friday), 8.45am to 1.00pm (Saturday) |
| Venue | Kent Ridge Guild House 9 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119241 |
Fees and Categories (Per ticket cost, excluding GST)
| Category | Individual | Group of 4 and more (per pax) |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | $375.00 | $300.00 |
| Allied Health Professionals / Trainee | $200.00 | $160.00 |
*Please note that registration fees are subject to 9% GST.
*Taxes will be added at the time of payment during your registration.
Topic Highlights
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- Transplant Immunology and Mechanisms of Rejection
- Role of mTOR Inhibitors in Clinical Renal Transplantation
- Immune Monitoring and Novel Diagnostics
- Management of Chronic TCMR and ABMR
- Novel Diagnostics in Infectious Diseases
- Stewardship in Transplant Infectious Disease
- CMV – An Old Foe
- BKV Updates on Management
- Vaccinations for Kidney Transplant Candidates and Recipients
Join us in this in-depth educational experience, share your experiences, and collaborate with other transplant specialists from Singapore, Asia and beyond.
Programme
21 February 2025, Friday
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8.30am | Registration |
| 9.00am | Welcome Address A/Prof Hersharan Kaur Sran National University Hospital, Singapore |
| 9.15am | Overview of Transplant Immunology and Mechanisms of Rejection Dr Brian Nankivell Westmead Hospital, Australia |
| 9.55am | Induction and Maintenance Immunosuppression – Updates in 2025 Adj A/Prof Hersharan Kaur Sran National University Hospital, Singapore |
| 10.20am | Q&A Session |
| 10.30am | Tea Break |
| 10.50am | Belatacept – An Evidence Based Approach for Its Use in Induction and Maintenance Immunosuppression |
| 11.15am | An Update on the Role of mTOR Inhibitors in Clinical Renal Transplantation Dr Brian Nankivell Westmead Hospital, Australia |
| 11.40am | Q&A Session |
| 11.50am | Case Discussion: Immunosuppression |
| 12.20pm | Lunch |
| 1.15pm | Update on Banff Classification |
| 1.40pm | Immune Monitoring and Novel Diagnostics Dr Emmett Wong National University Hospital, Singapore |
| 2.05pm | An Update in Management of Chronic TCMR and ABMR Prof A Vathsala National University Hospital, Singapore |
| 2.30pm | Q&A Session |
| 2.45pm | Case Discussion: Rejection |
| 3.15pm | Session Break |
| 3.30pm | Novel Diagnostics in Infectious Diseases Prof Atul Humar Ajmera Transplant Center, Canada |
| 3.55pm | Infectious Evaluation and Management of the Deceased Donor – International Guidelines and Perspectives from Singapore Prof Tan Ban Hock Singapore General Hospital, Singapore |
| 4.20pm | Stewardship in Transplant Infectious Diseases Prof Atul Humar Ajmera Transplant Center, Canada |
| 4.45pm | Q&A Session |
| 5.00pm | End of Day 1 |
22 February 2025, Saturday
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8.30am | Welcome |
| 8.45am | CMV – An Old Foe Prof Atul Humar Ajmera Transplant Center, Canada |
| 9.10am | Q&A Session |
| 9.15am | Case Discussion: CMV Primary Infection and Recurrence |
| 9.35am | BKV Updates on Management Prof Deepali Kumar Ajmera Transplant Center, Canada |
| 10.05am | Q&A Session |
| 10.10am | Case Discussion: BKV / Rejection |
| 10.30am | Session Break |
| 10.35am | UTIs in KTRs – New Therapies Adj A/Prof Benjamin Goh National University Hospital, Singapore |
| 10.55am | Q&A Session |
| 11.00am | Case Discussion: Resistant UTIs |
| 11.20am | Tea Break |
| 11.50am | Pandemic Preparedness: Learning Points from COVID-19 Prof Deepali Kumar Ajmera Transplant Center, Canada |
| 12.15pm | Vaccinations for Kidney Transplant Candidates and Recipients Dr Matthew D’Costa National University Hospital, Singapore |
| 12.40pm | Q&A Session |
| 12.50pm | Closing Address Prof A Vathsala National University Hospital, Singapore |
| 1.00pm | End of Day 2 |
*The programme may be revised without prior notice.
*All food and beverage served are Halal-certified.