We’re excited to announce the next workshop in the series, “The Science of ECP in Transplantation” this time with a group of German panellists who will share their insights on the transformative therapeutic potential and mechanisms of Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) in the fight against organ transplant rejection.
Acute rejection affects approximately 25% of transplant recipients within the first year, presenting itself in either cellular (ACR) or antibody-mediated (AMR) forms. Moreover, long-term chronic rejection poses a significant threat to graft viability and patient survival, underscoring the urgent need for innovative therapies that effectively balance immunosuppression without undermining the immune system’s vital role in combating infections and malignancies.
As a groundbreaking immune-modulating approach, ECP holds the promise of targeting alloimmune responses while preserving essential immune functions. Yet, understanding the intricate mechanisms of ECP remains essential for harnessing its full potential.
The learning objects in this session are:
- To provide an overview of the role of ECP in solid organ transplantation and why understanding its MoA is important clinically.
- To review the latest understanding on its MoA and how this is being used to treat transplant recipients in different clinical scenarios.
Programme Highlights (in German):
- Einleitung – Markus J. Barten
- Akute Abstoßung nach Herztransplantation: Erfahrungen eines Patienten – Marc Kritzky
- Erfahrung aus Hannover: wer profitiert von der ECP nach Lungentransplantation – Mark Greer
- Personalisierte Therapie mit ECP in Patienten nach Herztransplantation – Markus J. Barten
- Fragen&Antworten – Experten
- Zusammenfassung und Verabschiedung – Markus J. Barten
This one-hour session will provide transplant professionals with valuable insights into ECP’s role in transplantation and offer the latest perspectives on its application and personalisation in patient care.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field!
