Xenotransplantation - the Brave New World of Farm to Clinic

7 Feb 2025 2:15 p.m. 3:45 p.m.
Amaltas Hall B101-A
Christoph Wanner Chair GermanyUniversity
SishirGang Chair India

Session description:
This session will highlight the current state of xenotransplantation, review recent developments
in the field, clinical, logistical, ethical and immunological hurdles that remain along with the
next steps in the field for eventual clinical use.
Learning objectives:
Understand the immunological and other challenges that need to be overcome for
Xenotransplantation. Learn about the future of xenotransplantation and next steps needed for clinical implementation.

Time Session
2:15 p.m.
2:40 p.m.
The First Pig to Human Transplant
SK01-01
LeonardoRiella Speaker United StatesHarvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital
2:40 p.m.
3:05 p.m.
Infectious Challenges in Xenotransplant
SK01-02
AtulHumar Speaker CanadaUniversity of Toronto
3:05 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Ethical Challenges of Xenotransplantation
SK01-03
DominiqueMartin Speaker AustraliaDeakin University
3:30 p.m.
3:45 p.m.
Q&A
SK01-04