Transplant Management Forum (UNOS) Annual Meeting
April 25-27, 2012 (Rio Grande, Puerto Rico)

The UNOS forum attracts transplant administrators from across the country who attend this conference year after year for its educational sessions and networking opportunities. And while many of the sessions are geared to transplant administrators, it is also an excellent opportunity for transplant professionals like clinical and financial coordinators, social workers, and physicians and surgeons to enhance their understanding of how a program operates.

The International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation (ISHLT)
April 18-21, 2012 (Prague, Czech Republic)

The ISHLT is a multidisciplinary, professional organization dedicated to improving the care of patients with advanced heart or lung disease through transplantation, mechanical support and innovative therapies via research, education and advocacy. Created in 1981 at a small gathering of about 15 cardiologists and cardiac surgeons, the organization has grown to over 2500 members from over 45 countries, representing over 14 different disciplines involved in the management and treatment of end-state heart and lung disease.

ASHI 37^th Annual Meeting
October 17-21, 2011 (New Orleans, LA)

The American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) is an international society of professionals dedicated to advancing the science, education, and application of immunogenetics and transplant immunology. As a nonprofit association, it includes clinical and research professionals such as immunologists, geneticists, molecular biologists, transplant physicians and surgeons, pathologists and technologists. Involved in histocompatibility, immunogenetics and transplantation, the society is dedicated to advancing the science and application of histocompatibility and immunogenetics; providing a forum for the exchange of information; and advocating the highest standards of laboratory testing in the interest of optimal patient care.

ITNS Annual Symposium & General Assembly
September 14-17, 2011 (Göteborg, Sweden)

The International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS) is committed to the promotion of excellence in transplant clinical nursing by providing educational and professional growth opportunities, interdisciplinary networking and collaborative activities and transplant nursing research. Its annual symposium provides a forum for learning about the latest advances in transplantation and transplant patient care. Over the years, ITNS continues to provide nurses -- skilled in transplantation -- with many opportunities to share their expertise with national and international peers, and receive recognition for their knowledge and scholarly pursuits.

XII International Intestinal Transplant Symposium
September 15-18, 2011 (Washington, D.C.)

One of the major aims of the Intestinal Transplant Association (ITA) is to provide a forum for experts in the field to share knowledge regarding intestinal transplantation and rehabilitation through the International Small Bowel Transplant Symposium that is held biannually and hosted by a member transplant center. Focusing on the study and clinical practice of intestinal transplantation and intestinal failure management, the meeting has evolved with exciting clinical and scientific developments over the last several years. ITA has been an organization mostly made up of transplant surgeons, nutrition specialists and other transplant professionals with a desire to broaden the scope and involvement of clinicians and scientists in related fields to help forge ahead with new innovations, leading to dynamic collaborations and future studies. Scientists interested in mucosal biology and immunology, stem cell biology, cholestasis and fibrotic liver disease, tissue engineering, innate immunity and other fields have much to offer the organization with a belief that shared interests and expertise will benefit all.

15^th Congress of the European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT)
September 4-7, 2011 (Glasgow, Scotland)

The European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) hopes to become the umbrella organization under which all European transplant activities are organized. ESOT cooperates with many transplant organizations to structure and streamline these transplant activities in Europe. Several “Organ Expert Sections” within ESOT represent expert knowledge on the respective organs. ESOT trains and supports its members through an extensive educational and basic science program and encourages excellence through an award and grant program. Furthermore, ESOT gathers the European and international transplant scene at its biannual Congress organized in a European city – this year, in Glasgow.

NATCO 36^th Annual Meeting
August 13-16, 2011 (San Francisco, CA)

NATCO, The Organization for Transplant Professionals, is committed to the advancement of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The NATCO membership is comprised of a diverse group of professionals. Procurement practitioners manage the care of the donor to ensure organ viability, consult with families in their donation decision, arrange for the surgical recovery of organs and match donor organs with recipients. Transplant practitioners manage the pre-transplant evaluation process, monitor the patient's level of wellness, adjust the patient's priority listing with a national computerized tracking system and manage the care of the recipient posttransplantation. Hospital development specialists determine the level of potential for donations within hospitals and work with hospitals to educate medical and nursing staffs about donation to ensure referral of potential donors. Public education specialists work to increase donor awareness within the community. NATCO's numerous education programs for various experience levels of practitioners, its publications and other materials ensure that its membership is on the cutting edge of the most recent developments and technologies in transplantation today.

XXXVI Congress of the Immunology Spanish Society
June 8-11, 2011 (Pamplona, Spain)

Represented by its distributor from Spain, Diagnostica Longwood, Cylex had a presence at this annual prestigious meeting.  This year’s Congress offered a high level scientific event with a very active forum for discussing issues that affect healthcare professionals in patient care, research and university teaching. This edition also highlighted two joint symposia of the Spanish and the French Society of Immunology, where each presented ideas utilizing an esteemed and accredited speaker panel from both countries. There was also a satellite symposium for continuing education of laboratory technicians, residents and other interested professionals who focus on quality control and the immunodiagnosis of hematologic malignancies.  The venue was the Science Building at the University of Navarra, which offered a memorable university context.

Third Annual Making Strides - A 5K Run/Walk for Organ Donation
May 2, 2011 (Philadelphia)

Sponsored by Astellas Pharma US, Inc. in support of the American Transplant Congress (ATC), the event brought ATC attendees together for a run/walk along Philadelphia's historic Schuylkill River, including Boathouse Row! This year’s run/walk featured 281 participants and raised over $20,000 for the National Transplant Assistance Fund. Team Cylex was well represented and had several top finishes in its first-ever appearance. We look forward to future participation in this worthwhile cause.