TTS Pulse Podcast

The Transplantation Society
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🎙️ TTS Pulse Podcasts – Brought to you by the TTS Education Committee, this podcast series delivers the latest insights, innovations, and inspiration from across the transplant world. Tune in for expert interviews, trending topics, educational highlights, and everything you need to know now in transplantation. From the cutting edge to the everyday, TTS Pulse keeps your finger on the pulse of what's happening.

  1. Episode 20: Behind the Paper with Friederike Martin, Beatriz Domínguez-Gil, and Stefan Tullius

    6D AGO

    Episode 20: Behind the Paper with Friederike Martin, Beatriz Domínguez-Gil, and Stefan Tullius

    In this special panel, Stefan G. Tullius, MD, PhD (Editor-in-Chief, Transplantation), Friederike Martin, MD, and Beatriz Domínguez-Gil, MD, PhD discuss the findings of the landmark publication: 📄 Organ Donation and Transplantation Worldwide: The Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation 2024 Report Published in Transplantation (March 2026)  In 2024, a record 173,727 solid organ transplants were performed worldwide — the highest number ever reported to the Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation (GODT). This represents a 2% increase from 2023, largely driven by growth in deceased donation, including continued expansion of donation after circulatory determination of death (DCD), which accounted for 28% of all deceased donations. The panel explores: 🔹 Global transplant activity trends across regions 🔹 The continued gap between supply and demand (over 668,000 patients waitlisted globally) 🔹 Geographic disparities in access to transplantation 🔹 The impact of DCD expansion and donor utilization rates 🔹 Ethical frameworks, transparency, and global benchmarking 🔹 The role of WHO and international collaboration in strengthening transplant systems Despite record-breaking numbers, more than 31,000 patients died in 2024 while waiting for a transplant, underscoring the ongoing global organ shortage and inequities in access. This discussion provides critical insights for clinicians, policymakers, researchers, and transplant professionals committed to expanding ethical access and strengthening donation systems worldwide. 📊 Read the full report: https://journals.lww.com/transplantjournal/fulltext/2026/03000/organ_donation_and_transplantation_worldwide__the.25.aspx #OrganDonation #Transplantation #GlobalHealth #WHO #GODT #DCD #HealthEquity #SolidOrganTransplant #TransplantationJournal

    43 min
  2. Episode 20: Behind the Paper - Federally Funded Transplantation Research Macey Levan, Satish Nadig, Jonathan Bromberg, Anita Chong

    FEB 7

    Episode 20: Behind the Paper - Federally Funded Transplantation Research Macey Levan, Satish Nadig, Jonathan Bromberg, Anita Chong

    Federally Funded Research in Transplantation: Achievements, Strategy, and Vision Federal investment—particularly through the National Institutes of Health—has been central to many of the most important advances in transplantation. From foundational discoveries in alloimmunity to the translation of innovative ideas into clinical practice, publicly funded research has shaped how the field looks today. In this News and Views / Short Report discussion, Macey Levan is joined by Satish N. Nadig, author of Federally Funded Research in Transplantation: Achievements, Strategy, and Vision, along with experts Jonathan Bromberg and Anita Chong, for a conversation on the impact of federal funding in transplantation research. Together, they reflect on: Key scientific and clinical achievements made possible through federal support How sustained funding enables long-term, high-impact research Ongoing challenges and unmet needs in transplantation Why continued investment is essential to drive future breakthroughs and improve patient outcomes The discussion highlights how strategic, federally funded research not only advances science but also strengthens the pipeline from discovery to real-world clinical impact. 📄 Read the publication: Federally Funded Research in Transplantation: Achievements, Strategy, and Vision https://journals.lww.com/transplantjournal/fulltext/2026/02000/federally_funded_research_in_transplantation_.1.aspx About the Journal Transplantation is the official journal of The Transplantation Society. Published monthly, it is one of the most highly cited journals in the field, with more than 25,000 citations per year. https://transplantjournal.com The Transplantation Society Learn more about the journal and society initiatives: https://tts.org/journal/transplantation

    43 min
  3. Episode 19: Transplantation Journals - Behind the Paper - Gerald Brandacher - VCA Chronic Rejection

    JAN 26

    Episode 19: Transplantation Journals - Behind the Paper - Gerald Brandacher - VCA Chronic Rejection

    Gerald Brandacher discusses the recent review “Clinical Manifestation, Mechanisms, and Potential Targets of Intervention for Chronic Rejection in Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation.” As vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) has matured, chronic rejection has become a key determinant of long-term graft outcomes. Unlike solid organ transplantation, VCAs involve multiple tissue types—including skin, vessels, and adnexal structures—each with distinct clinical and pathological patterns of chronic rejection. In this Behind the Paper interview, Dr. Brandacher reflects on the current state of the VCA field and examines how environmental, physical, and thermal trauma can trigger or worsen both acute and chronic rejection. The discussion spans clinical presentation in human and animal models, evolving pathological classifications, and the mechanisms underlying chronic rejection and transplant vasculopathy. The conversation also explores emerging approaches to monitoring and intervention, including complement-targeted therapies and checkpoint inhibitors, as well as insights drawn from related disease states such as pulmonary arterial hypertension. Together, these perspectives point toward future directions for improving diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of chronic rejection in VCA. Read the publication: https://journals.lww.com/transplantjournal/abstract/2025/11000/clinical_manifestation,_mechanisms,_and_potential.12.aspx — About the Journal Transplantation is the official journal of The Transplantation Society. Published monthly, it is one of the most highly cited journals in the field, with more than 25,000 citations per year. https://transplantjournal.com — The Transplantation Society Learn more about the journal and society initiatives: https://tts.org/journal/transplantation

    37 min
  4. Episode 18: Beyond Feasibility: Critical Steps Toward Drone-based Organ Transport (January 5, 2026)

    JAN 5

    Episode 18: Beyond Feasibility: Critical Steps Toward Drone-based Organ Transport (January 5, 2026)

    Behind the Paper with Robson Gilmour and Mekhola Hoff Robson Gilmour and Mekhola Hoff discuss the recent publication in Transplantation journal "Beyond Feasibility: Critical Steps Toward Drone-based Organ Transport" Drones, or uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), are becoming increasingly visible in healthcare logistics. In several countries, they already deliver blood, vaccines, and laboratory samples to remote areas, helping overcome geographic and infrastructure challenges. Trials in high-income countries also show that UAVs can deliver medicines faster and with lower emissions than conventional transport methods. Globally, transplant systems face common logistical challenges, particularly around time-critical organ delivery. Continue to view the full paper: https://journals.lww.com/transplantjournal/fulltext/2026/01000/beyond_feasibility__critical_steps_toward.2.aspx About the Journal The official Journal of The Transplantation Society. Transplantation (https://transplantjournal.com) is published monthly and is a highly cited and influential journal in the field, with more than 25,000 citations per year. - The Transplantation Society - Learn more about our journal: https://tts.org/journal/transplantation-journal

    23 min
  5. Episode 17: Transplantation and Social Media:From Global Impact to Personal Practice (Oct 29, 2025)

    11/01/2025

    Episode 17: Transplantation and Social Media:From Global Impact to Personal Practice (Oct 29, 2025)

    Explore effective social media strategies to enhance transplant communication, education, and engagement with patients, professionals, and the public. - How Social Media Has Been Used in Transplantation - Macey Levan - Leveraging Social Media to Increase Organ Donation - Frank Dor - The Professional Edge: Do’s and Don’ts as a Transplanter on Social Media - Augusto dos Santos, Jr Objectives Understand the evolution and impact of social media in transplantation. Learn strategies to design and measure effective organ donation campaigns. Identify best practices for professional and ethical social media use. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to the TTS channel for more education content. About the Journals The official Journal of The Transplantation Society. Transplantation (https://transplantjournal.com) and is published monthly and is a highly cited and influential journal in the field, with more than 25,000 citations per year. Transplantation Direct (https://tts.org/journal/transplantation-direct) is an open access portal for international transplantation with rapid electronic publication of peer-reviewed, high-quality basic research and clinical studies related to the field of transplantation. - The Transplantation Society (https://tts.org) provides focus for global leadership in transplantation through the advancement and development of both the science and clinical practice of transplantation throughout the world abd scientific communication, continuing education of its membership and guidance on the ethical practice of transplantation.

    1h 4m
  6. Episode 16: Outcomes in Sequential Solid Organ and Haematopoietic Cell Transplantation

    09/24/2025

    Episode 16: Outcomes in Sequential Solid Organ and Haematopoietic Cell Transplantation

    Moderators Jennifer Li (Australia) – TTS Education Co-Chair Shweta Anjan (United States) Speakers Rachel Phalen (United States) Meera Gupta (United States) Michelle Long Schoettler (United States) 📖 This webinar is based on two recent publications in Transplantation: Risk Factors for Solid Organ Graft Failure and Death in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Undergoing Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation: A Retrospective Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) and Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Study Publish Ahead of Print, June 23, 2025 | DOI: 10.1097/TP.0000000000005377 👉 Read the article - https://www.ovid.com/journals/trans/a... Risk Factors for Solid Organ Graft Failure and Death in Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Recipients Undergoing Solid Organ Transplantation: A Retrospective Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research and Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Study Publish Ahead of Print, June 23, 2025 | DOI: 10.1097/TP.0000000000005397 👉 Read the article - https://www.ovid.com/journals/trans/a... 🎯 Learning Objectives Understand the risks for solid organ transplant (SOT) failure in patients with prior hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Understand the risks for SOT failure in patients undergoing HSCT. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to the TTS channel for more education content. About the Journal The official Journal of The Transplantation Society. Transplantation (https://transplantjournal.com) is published monthly and is a highly cited and influential journal in the field, with more than 25,000 citations per year. - The Transplantation Society - Learn more about our journla: https://tts.org/journal/transplantation-journal

    1h 1m
  7. Episode 15: Meet The Editor - Carla Baan- Transplantation Journal

    09/16/2025

    Episode 15: Meet The Editor - Carla Baan- Transplantation Journal

    Macey Levan sits down with Prof. Carla C. Baan (Transplantation Journals Executive Editor, Past ESOT President) to discuss highlights from WTC 2025 and what’s ahead for the transplant community. They cover Carla’s path as a basic scientist, mentorship and advice for future investigators, the Transplantation journals’ fellows program, and the upcoming call to recruit Editorial Fellowships.

    9 min
  8. Episode 14: Meet the VCA Surgeon - Linda Cendales - Transplantation Journal

    09/16/2025

    Episode 14: Meet the VCA Surgeon - Linda Cendales - Transplantation Journal

    Macey Levan interviews Linda Cendales about Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation (VCA) . - About Linda Carime Cendales https://surgery.duke.edu/profile/linda-carime-cendales - About the Journal The official Journal of The Transplantation Society. Transplantation (https://transplantjournal.com) is published monthly and is a highly cited and influential journal in the field, with more than 25,000 citations per year. - The Transplantation Society - Learn more about our journla: https://tts.org/journal/transplantation-journal

    10 min
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🎙️ TTS Pulse Podcasts – Brought to you by the TTS Education Committee, this podcast series delivers the latest insights, innovations, and inspiration from across the transplant world. Tune in for expert interviews, trending topics, educational highlights, and everything you need to know now in transplantation. From the cutting edge to the everyday, TTS Pulse keeps your finger on the pulse of what's happening.

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    The Transplantation Society
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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