BTPT is a group of UK physician trainees, researchers and fellows passionate about solid organ transplantation across a range of medical specialties. The society was founded in April 2023 and seeks to promote engagement amongst like-minded physician trainees and provide educational, training and academic opportunities to help further their careers.

This is the third event in our ongoing education series.

We have two fantastic speakers who will discuss immunosuppression in solid organ transplantation.

Dr Varuna Aluvihare (Transplant Hepatology Lead at King’s) will give an practical overview of immunosuppression.

Aanchal Grover (Senior Transplantation and VADS Pharmacist, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals) will discuss the pharmacology and some practical prescribing tips.

The webinar is open to trainees of all grades and specialties. We hope you can join us as we start our journey into the world of transplant medicine!

Summary

Join BTPT, a group of UK physicians, researchers, and fellows dedicated to solid organ transplantation, for their third event in an educational series - a webinar on Immunosuppression in Solid Organ Transplantation. Dr. Varuna Aluvihare, Transplant Hepatology Lead at King’s, will provide a practical overview of immunosuppression, and Aanchal Grover, Senior Transplantation and VADS Pharmacist at Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals will discuss pharmacology and practical prescribing tips. Open to trainees across all grades and specialties, this session offers a valuable opportunity to delve into transplant medicine and further your medical career.

Learning objectives

To understand the basic principles and mechanisms of immunosuppression in solid organ transplantation, including the role of different immunosuppressive agents.
To explore the complex relationship between the immune system and the transplanted organ, and how targeted immunosuppression can aid in prolonging graft survival and preventing organ rejection.
To learn how to optimally manage patients who have undergone organ transplantation through tailored immunosuppressive therapy, taking into account the individual patient's risk factors and comorbidities.
To gain knowledge on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the most commonly used immunosuppressive agents, as well as potential side effects and drug interactions.
To develop practical skills related to the prescribing of immunosuppressive drugs, with special attention to dose adjustments, monitoring and managing complications, using case-based discussions.

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