🌟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...

🔔ICYMI - Our December newsletter is out! Take a look and stay in the know! 📬 Catch up here 👉 tinyurl.com/3wh4hy7m

🎄 Happy Holidays from IPTA! We wish you a joyful holiday season! ❤️

🌟Don't miss our December newsletter! Inside you'll find: 📣A message from IPTA President Dr. Twombley 📚 Updates on education initiatives, including the SMARTER initiative ❤️ News about organ-specific communities 🎥 Access to webinar recordings …and more! 👉 tinyurl.com/3wh4hy7m

📣 Call for IPTA 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/...

🌟Have you heard about our IPTA Communities? We've organized organ-specific communities that bring experts together for meaningful discussions through an easy-to-join call. We hope you'll join us! Learn more 👉 tts.org/ipta-about/i...

🌟ICYMI 👉 IPTA's Education Committee recently published a paper on the SMARTER Initiative! Developed out of the IPTA Strategic Planning process, the SMARTER Initiative addresses persistent gaps in pediatric transplant education worldwide. 🌍 Read more here 🔗 graphics.tts.org/IPTA/SMARTER...

ATS Assembly on Pediatrics Advocacy Series Podcast: Building an Advocacy Portfolio Dr. Abby Nerlinger and Dr. Anita Shah discuss how to build an effective advocacy portfolio and provide practical guidance for academic advocacy promotion. assemblies-and-sections.transistor.fm/episodes/ats...

🚨Attention TTS members 👉 Check your email for your membership renewal notice! Not a TTS member? Now is a great time to join! Learn more or pay your dues here 🔗 www.tts.org

📹 IPTA 2025 congress presentations are now available online! Missed #IPTA2025 or want to re-watch a presentation? Now's your chance to view recordings! 👀 View here 👉 tts.org/ipta

✨ Congrats to the 2025 Outreach Program winners! ✨ 🏆 Dr. Shams Ud Din with Dr. Mureo Kasahara to develop pediatric liver transplant services. 👏 🏆 Dr. Sthefanny Vega Centeno with Dr. Francisco Hernández Oliveros to strengthen multidisciplinary care in liver and intestinal transplantation. 👏

📚 Have you seen our latest literature review on ➡️ Low-Density Lipoprotein Apheresis for Recurrent Nephrotic Syndrome in Pediatric Kidney Recipients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 👀 🌍Submitted by Rupesh Raina on behalf of the IPTA Education Committee. Read more 🔗 tts.org/ipta-news/ip...