🌍 Today, on #WorldTransplantDay, we celebrate the gift of life made possible through transplantation. ❤️ We honor organ donors and their families, transplant recipients, living donors, and the healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates who make transplantation possible every day.

📢 Applications for the IPTA Outreach Partnership Program are OPEN! This program supports the growth of pediatric transplantation in low-resource settings through partnerships between emerging and established transplant centers. 🌍 Learn more🔗https://tts.org/ipta-outreach/outreach-program

A career in pediatric transplantation is more than medicine—it’s a lifelong commitment to patients, families, and hope. 💙 IPTA connects professionals around the world through education, collaboration, and innovation in pediatric transplantation. Learn about IPTA👉 tts.org/ipta-about/i...

🚨 Applications are now OPEN for the IPTA Outreach Fellowship Program 2026! Supporting transplant-focused training for physicians, surgeons & allied health professionals from low-resource settings. 🌍 🗓️ Deadline: August 3, 2026 🔗 Apply: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CLK2SC8

🔔Upcoming IPTA-ISOT webinar - Join us tomorrow! Topic 👉Antibody-mediated Rejection in Pediatric Transplantation Presentation given by Dr. Dechu Puliyanda, followed by an expert panel discussion 🗓️ Thursday, May 20, 2026 - 6:40 pm (IST) Learn more 🔗 www.tts.org/ipta-events/...

🚀 IPTA is looking for future leaders! 🌟 We’re currently seeking nominations for President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and Councilors. ➡️ Applications are open to all members in good standing for at least 1 year. 📅 Deadline: August 10, 2026 Learn more 👉 tts.org/ipta-members...

🌍 Pediatric transplantation is driven by collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving children’s lives. 👉 Follow IPTA to connect with a global community of clinicians, surgeons, researchers, trainees, and allied health professionals advancing the field together. 🔗 tts.org/ipta

📣 Attention nephrologists 👉 Join us this Thursday, May 7 for IPTA’s Kidney-Focused Community Call. This call will bring members together to discuss emerging trends in pediatric kidney transplantation and to inspire new ideas and collaborative projects. 🔗https://tts.org/ipta-about/ipta-communities

📅 Save the date! Join us for #IPTA2027! 🗓 March 18–21, 2027 📍Charleston, SC Join the world’s leading pediatric transplantation experts to share research, discuss advancements, and address critical challenges in organ transplantation. Learn more👉 ipta2027.org

🌟 Starting tomorrow 👉 International Pediatric Transplantation Masterclass Join us for an engaging, educational program focused on pediatric renal transplantation—bringing together global experts and the next generation of clinicians. 🔗 Register: ptfs26.guts.ac.in

💚💜 This week is #DonateLife & #PediatricTransplantWeek 👶 We'd like to express our gratitude to the donors & families who've given the gift of life, and thank the many professionals who have dedicated their work to this cause. Learn more about pediatric transplantation 👉 tts.org/ipta

🌟We’re excited to launch the IPTA HLA Community—a new member-led group focused on HLA technology, allocation, matching & patient outcomes in pediatric transplantation. 🎉 📩 Join: [email protected] Learn more about IPTA 👉 tts.org/ipta #PediatricTransplant #transplantation

🌟Don't miss the upcoming International Pediatric Transplantation Masterclass - April 24–25! Register 🔗 ptfs26.guts.ac.in Explore the scientific program 👉 ptfs26.guts.ac.in/index.php/Sc... We hope to see you there!

💡Did you know IPTA has a ListServ for medical queries? IPTA members can tap into the knowledge of our international pediatric community and share clinical expertise to better serve patients. 🌍 ❤️ Learn more 🔗 tts.org/ipta-members...

🌟Do you work in pediatric transplantation? We invite you to join IPTA! 🌎Joining helps you connect globally with others in the field, share your work, and learn through conferences, webinars, and masterclasses. 📩 DM us to learn more about membership. 🔗 tts.org/ipita-about/...

🌟Don't miss our International Pediatric Transplantation Masterclass - April 24-25! 🔹View Scientific Program 👉 ptfs26.guts.ac.in/index.php/Sc... 🔹Submit your abstract by April 5 👉 iptamasterclass26.guts.ac.in/index.php/Re... 🔹Register 👉 ptfs26.guts.ac.in

ICYMI 📢We're seeking new committee members! Our committees are responsible for setting initiatives that profoundly impact the global pediatric transplantation field. YOU can make a difference! 🌍♥️ Applications due tomorrow April 1! Learn more about joining 👉 tts.org/ipta-about/i...

🔔Did you miss our recent IPTA-ISOT webinar? You can now view the recording!📺 Topic 👉 Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract Optimization in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation 🗣️Drs. Andre Dick, Rajiv Sinha, Shreya Gawade🌟Plus an all-star group of experts to discuss this case! 🔗 tinyurl.com/x6f2j27a

Attention IPTA members 📣 Are you interested in joining a committee? We're now accepting committee applications - due April 1. Our committees are responsible for setting and working towards goals that contribute to the pediatric transplantation field. Learn more here👉 tts.org/ipta-about/i...

For more than a decade, patients, donors, and advocates have pushed for living organ donation reform. In an op-ed published in The Kansas City Star, our CEO shares why this moment matters and why Congress must pass the Living Donor Protection Act. ⬇️ www.kansascity.com/opinion/read...

🌟One year to go until #IPTA2027 🗓 March 18–21, 2027 - Save the date! 📍Charleston, South Carolina 🌟Join global leaders in pediatric transplantation to share research, explore advancements, and tackle key challenges. Plus—experience Charleston’s historic charm, coastal views & world-class dining!

❤️This #WorldKidneyDay, we shine a light on the importance of kidney health for children. Pediatric kidney disease presents unique challenges, and for many young patients, kidney transplantation provides the opportunity to grow and thrive. Every child deserves the chance for a healthy future.

🌟We hope you'll join our next IPTA-ISOT webinar! This expert-led discussion will focus on bladder and lower urinary tract optimization in pediatric kidney transplantation, and includes a panel discussion following the presentation. Don't miss it! 🗓️ March 20 - 9 am (ET) 🔗 tts.org/ipta-educati...

❓Want to stay up to date on transplantation? Want to test your knowledge? Take a look at IPTA's Question Bank! It's a fun way to test your knowledge with real-life questions and answers. 👀 Check it out🔗 tts.org/ipta-educati...

NEW in ICHE: Decrease in healthcare-associated infection rates in preterm infants 15 year surveillance in Germany Sepsis, pneumonia, enterocolitis all decreased #IDSky 📃: doi.org/10.1017/ice....

📚 Literary Highlight 👉 Management of the Paediatric Kidney Transplant Recipient Developed by the Transplantation Working Groups of GPN, ESPN & the CERTAIN Research Network, this book delivers guidance for pediatric transplant pros. Check it out🔗 graphics.tts.org/IPTA/Managem...

💬 Editor's Note: #Adolescents face increasing rates of insufficient sleep, driven by early school start times and digital media use, undermining cognitive and mental health. ja.ma/4r3E4U2

🚨Don't miss our February newsletter! Inside you'll find: 📰A message from IPTA President Dr. Katherine Twombley 📚 Upcoming education initiatives 🧠 News about organ-specific communities 💡Upcoming webinars 🎥 Access to webinar recordings …and more! 👉 tinyurl.com/3wh4hy7m

🚨#TTS2026 abstract submission now open + awards offered! 🌏Don't miss your chance to share your work with an international community of transplant professionals! Plus, check out these abstract-related awards! 💸 Learn more 👉 tts2026.org/program/call...

📣 Attention hepatologists and liver specialists 👉 Join us next Tues., Feb. 24 for IPTA’s Liver Community Call!📞 💡 During this call, liver specialists will join to discuss current trends, exchange ideas, and collaborate. We hope you'll join! Learn more🔗 tts.org/ipta-about/i...

🔔TTS grants are open! 🔹Research Grants provide funding to investigators to support their research in transplantation. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/msatp6bd 🔹Bridge Grants support applicants from a low- or middle-income country who is not selected for a main Research Grant. 🔗 tinyurl.com/42ukbddj

🌟Today we recognize #DonorDay We honor the donors who gave the gift of life, the children who received lifesaving transplants, those still waiting, and those who tragically waited too long. ❤️ #OrganDonation #PediatricTransplant #DonateLife

🌟ICYMI - You can now read the IPTA Education Committee's paper on the the SMARTER Initiative, published in Pediatric Transplantation! This initiative addresses persistent gaps in pediatric transplant education worldwide. 🌍 💡 Read here 🔗 graphics.tts.org/IPTA/SMARTER...

⏱️ It's time to nominate for TTS leadership! Open positions include👉 3 Officers: 🔹President-Elect 🔹Vice President 🔹Treasurer 5 Regional Councilors-at-large: 🔹Africa (1) 🔹Latin America (2) 🔹North America (1) 🔹Europe (1) 🚨Noms due 18 Feb! Learn more 🔗 www.tts.org/nominations

📣 Attention nephrologists 👉Join us this Wednesday, 4 Feb for IPTA’s Kidney Community Call!📞 💡 We’ll explore current trends, exchange ideas, and spark new projects—driven by our collective expertise. Learn more 🔗 tts.org/ipta-about/i....

Low-dose yellow fever vaccination in infants: a randomised, double-blind, non-inferiority trial spkl.io/63320ASJ0i

🌟Share your science on a global stage 🌏 Submit your abstract to #TTS2026 and connect with leading experts moving the field forward🚀 ✔️Submit by March 19, 2026 Submit here🔗https://tts2026.org/program/call-for-abstracts

🔔Don't miss tomorrow's IPTA-ISOT webinar - starting at 8 am (ET) this Thursday! Topic 👉 Growth vs. Graft: Finding the Optimal Timing for Kidney Transplantation in Young Children Join here 🔗 tts.org/ipta-educati...

📣 Call for IPTA Congress Hosts - Noms due 18 Feb! 🌍Are you interested in bringing the IPTA community to your country? We invite you to submit a Letter of Interest! It's easy to apply! Learn more here 👉 tts.org/ipta-events/...

Surgical fixation versus non-surgical care for children with a displaced medial epicondyle fracture of the elbow (the SCIENCE study): a multicentre, randomised controlled, superiority trial and economic evaluation spkl.io/63329Aqg0W

Today marks a major moment for child health: the AAP has released its updated 2026 childhood and adolescent immunization schedule. Updated annually to reflect the latest scientific evidence, this year’s schedule is formally endorsed by 12 leading medical and healthcare organizations. bit.ly/4r5KbaQ

💡Did you know IPTA has a ListServ for medical queries? IPTA members can tap into the knowledge of our international pediatric community and share clinical expertise to better serve patients. 🌍 ❤️ Learn more 🔗 tts.org/ipta-members... Not an IPTA member? DM us for more info!

Arterial Stiffness in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus or Excess Weight 🔗 academic.oup.com/ajh/article-... 🔒

💬 Editorial: While early detection and treatment may help some high-risk youth, the modeling study by Bellows et al suggests broader population approaches to lower LDL-C distribution may provide greater value and cost-effectiveness. ja.ma/4sGDjCC

Sequential childhood or early adulthood screening for familial hypercholesterolemia may lower lifetime CVD risk, but is unlikely to be cost-effective unless ongoing follow-up for elevated cholesterol is widely implemented. ja.ma/457KGJg

ICYMI 📣 Call for Congress Hosts! 🌍Are you interested in bringing the IPTA community to your country? We invite you to submit a Letter of Interest! 🌟 Hosting offers a unique opportunity to enhance global inclusivity, recognize expertise, & contribute to IPTA’s mission. 👉 tts.org/ipta-events/...

#RSVpreF vaccination during late #pregnancy was not associated with increased risk of preterm birth or hypertensive disorders in interim safety analysis. ja.ma/3LjUV6w

🌟New IPTA podcast - A FREE resource for IPTA members 🌟 💡Hear Dr. Jonathan Johnson provide cardiology insights on the topic 👉 Indications and Outcomes of Heart Transplantation in Children. ❤️ IPTA members listen here 🔗 tinyurl.com/3bphsrkp Not an IPTA member? DM us for more info!

Is taking acid-suppressive medications during #pregnancy linked to neuropsychiatric disorders in children? A large South Korean cohort study published in JAMA found no increased risk in sibling-control analyses, suggesting no causal association. 🔗 Read the full study: ja.ma/3Yv3TRo

🌟Interested in collaborating with transplantation professionals in your field? Join an IPTA community! We've organized organ-specific communities that bring experts together for meaningful discussions through an easy-to-join call. Learn more 🔗 tts.org/ipta-about/i...