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The International Pediatric Transplant Association (IPTA) would like to acknowledge the following companies and organizations for their generous contribution to our 2025 Congress.
GOLD SPONSORS
BioPorto's NGAL tests aid in the rapid risk assessment of acute kidney injury (AKI), providing clinicians with an additional data point to assess kidney health. Join our lunch symposium Friday, September 19th | 12:20-13:20 to learn how clinical experts use NGAL to assess AKI following liver, kidney and heart transplantation.
Dawn Wilkerson, MSN, RN, CCTC, CPTC
Director, CHP Transplant Services
Tel: +1-412-692-6428
International Department
Tel: +1-412-692-3000
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (chp.edu)
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is a leader in the treatment of childhood conditions and diseases, a pioneer in the development of new and improved therapies, and a top educator of the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists
SILVER SPONSORS
Alnylam is pioneering RNA interference (RNAi) which silence genes that cause or contribute to disease by disrupting the production of specific proteins. We believe this technology has the potential to have a transformative impact on human health. RNAi interference (RNAi) is a breakthrough in understanding how genes are regulated in cells. The 2006 Nobel prize for Physiology or Medicine, awarded to Craig Mello and Andrew Fire, recognized the importance of RNAi as a major scientific discovery.Alnylam is headquartered in Cambridge, US, whilst its UK and Ireland headquarters are in Maidenhead, UK.
Robert Vodrazka
Commercial Manager
+41-791-551420
Dr. Marcel Dautzenberg
Medical Science Liaison Manager
Wir verbinden Hoffnung und Wissenschaft. Mit Erfahrung, Mut und Empathie. Medizin neu denken, um das Leben der Menschen zu verbessern. Mit diesem Anspruch setzen wir uns bei Novartis jeden Tag dafür ein, innovative Medikamente für Patient*innen mit schwerwiegenden Erkrankungen zu entwickeln, um ihnen damit neue Hoffnung zu schenken. Inspiriert von der Wissenschaft suchen wir mit unserem Erfahrungsschatz nach Antworten für bisher ungelöste medizinische Fragen. Dabei sorgen wir dafür, dass neue Behandlungsmöglichkeiten dort ankommen, wo sie dringend gebraucht werden. Entdecken Sie mit uns die Medizin neu: Besuchen Sie uns unter /www.novartis.de/ und bleiben Sie mit uns auf LinkedIn in Verbindung. Zum Informationsportal für Fachkreise: https://www.pro.novartis.com/de-de
Roydon Turner
Founder: All Good Co
+1-412-692-6428
THE ORGAMITES MIGHTY EDUCATION PROGRAMME Introducing the world’s leading organ donation and health education programme for kids aged 5 – 11, and best of all, it’s free for teachers and families to use! Inspiring kids everywhere to look after their health, each other and the world, our ever-growing collection of resources are ready and waiting to inspire and empower kids everywhere to learn about their organs, health and the infinite power of kindness.!
Joshua E. Gossett, DNP, MBA, RN, FACHE, CCTC
Director, Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Center
Tel: 650-313-0684
transplant.stanfordchildrens.org
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is the leader in pediatric combined heart-liver transplants, treats children needing heart-kidney, heart-lung, multi-visceral, and liver-kidney transplants, and is #1 in pediatric kidney transplant volume & outcomes.
BRONZE SPONSORS
Dr. Heike Giebeler
Key Account Manager Transplantation
Tel: 4915119385370
www.leben-mit-transplantation.de
Astellas is a pharmaceutical company committed to turning innovative science into value for patients. The ethos Changing tomorrow guides everything we do. Working at the forefront of healthcare change, Astellas invests in new medicines, technologies and therapies, building partnerships with others sharing our vision to improve the future of medicine.
Natasha Heinzmann
Director, KOL Engagement
Tel: 5702200913
CareDx is the leading provider of diagnostic tests for transplant patients, helping identify rejection more accurately and earlier than traditional tests.
Unsere Mission ist es, als ein führendes forschungsorientiertes, internationales Unternehmen anerkannt zu werden, das innovative pharmazeutische Lösungen entwickelt und vermarktet, um das Leben vieler erkrankter Menschen zu verbessern. Wir setzen uns dafür ein, ein exzellentes, unternehmerisch denkendes Team zu fördern, das durch Selbstvertrauen und kooperativen Geist besticht. Wir arbeiten engagiert, ergebnisorientiert und integer, und handeln dabei stets sozial und ökologisch verantwortungsvoll.
Wonseok Na
Brand manager
www.gcbiopharma.com/eng/index.do
We drive innovation, guided by the belief that caring for one patient can improve the health of society as a whole. Shaping a healthier world.
Mr. Jonggyun Kim
Manager
Tel: +82-10-2042-3718
SK Plasma is a leading biotechnology company specializing in plasma-derived therapies. One of its flagship products, Hepabulin, is used for treating liver diseases and enhancing patient outcomes. With a commitment to innovation and quality, SK Plasma plays a vital role in the global healthcare landscape through advanced research and manufacturing processes.
Regina Horneff
Therapeutic Area Lead Nephrology
At Sobi, we are transforming the lives of people affected by rare diseases. As a specialised biopharmaceutical company, we provide sustainable medicines to innovative therapies in the areas of haematology, immunology, nephrology and specialty care. We bring something rare to rare diseases – a rare expertise and a strength in access that allows us to be a partner in care for those with high unmet needs.
SUPPORTERS
Dr. Gerd Bungartz
Regional Medical Affairs Director
Tel: +49-151-25371028
Hansa Biopharma AB is a pioneering commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company on a mission to develop and commercialize innovative, lifesaving and life-altering treatments for patients with rare immunological conditions. The company has a rich and expanding research and development program based on its proprietary IgG-cleaving enzyme technology platform.
Dr. Franz Köhler Chemie GmbH is a family-owned and managed company with long experience since 1959, including a state-of-the-art GMP-production, own certified API production, own R&D center, numerous interdisciplinary joint projects with internationally renowned universities and hospitals, and a worldwide partners and distribution network. Our major brand, CUSTODIOL®, is a ready-to-use intracellular solution used by transplant and cardiac surgery centers in over 90 countries.
Ulla Heberling
Key Account Manager
Panacea Biotec Germany GmbH, based in Munich, is the German subsidiary of Panacea Biotec LTD, in New Delhi, India, which is a research-orientated pharmaceutical company with over 2,300 employees worldwide. Panacea Biotec's product portfolio in Germany includes immunosuppressants and a virustatic agent, which are used specifically in transplantation medicine.
Dr. Josef Bichler
Brand Manager Germany, Switzerland, Austria (Consultant)
Tel: 0049 171 4332016
Rhythm is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases
Ruth Golandsky
senior administrative DACH Cluster
Tel: +35-383-0969129
EXHIBITORS
Contact us:
Bridge to Life is a globally trusted leader in organ preservation—dedicated to advancing the mission of saving lives by developing innovative, accessible technologies and preservation solutions, while providing unmatched service to organ procurement organizations and transplant centers around the world.
Johan Nilsson
CEO
Tel: 46462865230
Glycosorb® ABO is a unique medical device that enables ABO-incompatible transplantation by specifically removing anti-A/B antibodies. Used to treat both pediatric (less than 1 year of age) and adult patients it is backed by 20+ years of clinical experience, 60+ publications reporting excellent short- to long-term outcomes.
Lucy Evans
Global Platform Lead (Renal and GSD)
Tel: 0754 005 1270
https://www.nestlehealthscience.com/vitaflo
For over 25 years, Vitaflo has been at the forefront of developing innovative specialised clinical nutrition products for Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM), nutrition support and disease specific conditions such as kidney disease.
Children’s Hospital Circle of Excellence “Saving SuperKids!”
Senior Director, Destination Services
Tel: 312-227-4030
https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/specialties-conditions/pediatric-transplantation/
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has long been recognized as a national leader in pediatric organ transplantation and advanced hepatobiliary surgery, with a legacy that began with its first transplant in 1964. Today, our comprehensive programs—including heart, liver, kidney, intestine, and stem cell transplants—are distinguished by exceptional volumes, clinical expertise, outstanding outcomes, and a deeply rooted commitment to family-centered care. These strengths make Lurie Children’s a trusted destination for young patients and their families seeking transplant services.
Lindsey Shinn
Clinical Program Manager, Pediatric Abdominal Transplant
+1-314-283-1451
St. Louis Children’s Hospital is consistently ranked among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, the most comprehensive source of quality-related information on U.S. pediatric hospitals. We follow one simple mission – to do what’s right for kids. That mission comes to life through medical discovery, innovative therapies, and compassionate care. St. Louis Children's Hospital has been at the forefront of pediatric organ transplantation in the United States, thanks in part to its close association with Washington University School of Medicine and the neighboring adult transplant center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Surgical Director, Liver Transplant
Tel: 216-445-0753
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/transplant
At Cleveland Clinic's Transplant Center, world-class experts perform a variety of transplantation procedures. Each year, thousands of lives are saved and transformed because of our innovative transplant expertise. Combining quality, excellence and the top transplant physicians and specialists, Cleveland Clinic Transplant Center is proud to be a leader in organ transplantation.
Tel: 416-723-9335
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), affiliated with the University of Toronto, is Canada's most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children's health in the country. With passionate and dedicated staff, SickKids is much more than a hospital. We work each day to provide the best in child and family-centred care, pioneer ground-breaking clinical and scientific advancements, and train the next generation of experts in child health.
Joshua E. Gossett, DNP, MBA, RN, FACHE, CCTC
Director, Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Center
Tel: 650-313-0684
transplant.stanfordchildrens.org
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is the leader in pediatric combined heart-liver transplants, treats children needing heart-kidney, heart-lung, multi-visceral, and liver-kidney transplants, and is #1 in pediatric kidney transplant volume & outcomes.
Director, CHP Transplant Services
Tel: 412-692-6428
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (chp.edu)
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is a leader in the treatment of childhood conditions and diseases, a pioneer in the development of new and improved therapies, and a top educator of the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists
