DTI organizes a workshop for a Vietnamese delegation
During the past week, Donation & Transplantation Institute organized the Workshop: "Exploring a Successful and Sustainable Model of Donation and Transplantation" for a delegation from the Ministry of Health and the National Donation and Transplantation Agency (VNCCHOT) of Vietnam.
During this visit, the different representatives learned about the hospital units participating in the donation and transplantation process at the Hospital Clínic and the Hospital de Bellvitge.
Additionally, they also had the opportunity to discover the functioning of the donation and transplantation system in Catalonia through a visit to the Catalan Transplant Organization (OCATT), where Dr. Jaume Tort attended them. The day concluded with a visit to the facilities of the Blood and Tissue Bank of Catalonia.
Within the framework of this visit, another session was held where a collaboration agreement was signed by Dr. Dong Van He, the director of VNCCHOT, and Isabel Roselló, representing the DTI Foundation. The event concluded with words of gratitude from President Dr. Martí Manyalich, on behalf of the DTI Foundation, and from Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Tiene and Dr. Luong Ngoc Khue as representatives of the Ministry of Health of Vietnam.
Finally, the week concluded with a sharing of the concepts acquired during the workshop and their possible adaptation for Vietnam. As a closing of the workshop, the participants received a certificate of completion.
Talk for transplanted people: support applications
DTI organized a talk which gave patients the opportunity to talk about a support application created specifically to help them manage their medication adherence and track of glucose, tension, etc.
The talk hosted both healthcare professionals and patients. Dr. Oriol Bestard, Chief of department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Kidney Transplantation in Vall d’Hebron University Hospital; Irene Sánchez, Advanced Practice Nurse in Kidney transplant; and Laia Tobella, renal transplanted patient, who was invited to explain her experience with the support application. Dr. David Paredes, DTI's senior consutant and Donation and Transplant Coordinator in Hospital Clínic, moderated the session.
Tha application presented during this talk was TrackYourMed, an app which was built by a group of doctors to help matients and help the communication with them. You can learn more about this app here: https://www.trackyourmed.com/
These Talks give the opportunity for patients, families and friends to share their experiences and ask professionals about their doubts. These conversations provide a warm and welcoming space for patients and their loved ones to discuss their experiences, advice on how to face these challenges, and tips alongside doctors, professionals, and members of the DTI Foundation.
Patient talks are offered for free online, and are offered in Spanish and English. These talks are offered monthly. More information and links to sign up for talks can be found on our website, social media and newsletter.
To view this month’s patient talk or share it with others, click on the following link: https://vimeo.com/925309833?share=copy
Recap from Bio-Europe Spring Congress 2024
T Joaquim Albiol, Head of Research Development at DTI, had the privilege to attend the Bio-Europe Spring Congress held in Barcelona from March 18th to 20th. This event provided a platform for industry leaders to gather and explore the latest trends shaping the biopharmaceutical landscape.
The mission of the Bio-Europe Spring Congress was to connect the global biopharma community, fostering collaborations and partnerships that drive innovation and progress in life sciences. Albiol represented DTI (DONATION & TRANSPLANTATION INSTITUTE) in this opportunity to engage with renowned professionals, exchanging insights and expertise to further propel our research endeavors.
The Bio-Europe Spring 2024 congress proved to be a monumental gathering, with over 3,400 attendees representing more than 2,000 companies from 59 countries. This diverse assembly facilitated a rich exchange of perspectives and discussions that DTI was proud to be a part of.
We are grateful for the opportunity to have participated in such a remarkable congress and look forward to future congresses.
Clinical webinar - Current situation and future perspective of using marginal liver donors
From DTI Foundation we want to thank everyone who attended the clinical webinar yesterday.
We are pleased to have had Dr. Gabriel Oniscu, Professor of Transplantation Surgery and Head of Transplant Division at the Karolinska Institutet. ESOT President; and Dr. John Fung, Professor at the Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. TTS Elected President, talking about the current situation and future perspective of using marginal liver donors
If you were not able to attend the webinar you can watch it here.
Success of the VIII Curso Avançado Em Coordenação De Transplantação in Portugal
We extend our appreciation to all participants of the recent VIII Curso Avançado Em Coordenação De Transplantação (8th Advanced National TPM Course) held in Peniche, Portugal from March 6th to March 8th. This course, co-organized by IPST, showed a great dedication and enthusiasm by healthcare professionals towards improving transplant coordination.
The course brought together Spanish and Portuguese experts to enable participants to acquire skills and knowledge essential for effective transplant coordination. We are grateful to those professionals who contributed to the success of this program. The training took place from March 6th through 8th with a blended modality that included face-to-face sessions in Portugal. As a result, we were able to welcome 60 Portuguese healthcare professionals who demonstrated strong dedication towards promoting expertise in this key area.
Through this course, healthcare workers receive scientific and technical education on dealing with the intricacies involved in the organ and tissue donation process. Since its establishment in 1994, many students have gained valuable information, and most of them are now leaders in donation and transplantation. Overall, we want to thank all the participants and experts who helped make the VIII Curso Avançado Em Coordenação De Transplantação a success, and we look forward to future opportunities with these healthcare professionals.
DTI Foundation offers scholarships for the "International Workshop on Uncontrolled & Controlled Donation After Circulatory Death"
DTI Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of three scholarships for the "International Workshop on Uncontrolled & Controlled Donation After Circulatory Death". The course will take place in a blended modality and the face-to-face sessions will be in A Coruña, Spain.
The scholarships, provided by DTI Foundation, aim to support individuals who demonstrate exceptional promise and dedication to furthering their knowledge in the field of organ donation and transplantation. Each scholarship will cover the registration fee for the workshop.
Applicants interested in applying for one of these scholarships have to submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a motivation letter no later than March 22nd, 2024. The motivation letter should highlight the applicant's passion for organ donation, their relevant experience, and how attending the workshop would contribute to their professional growth and advancement in the field. For official application fill in this form: https://bit.ly/3ICVuU1
Successful applicants will be notified of their scholarship status by March 26th, 2024.
It is important to note that while the scholarships cover the registration fee for the workshop, participants will be responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses. From DTI Foundation we encourage all applicants to consider this when applying for the scholarships.
DTI Foundation and Parc Taulí Research and Innovation Institute I3PT extend partnership
We are pleased to announce the extension of our collaboration with Parc Taulí Research and Innovation Institute I3PT for another 5 years. Since 2022, we have been working together on initiatives aimed at highlighting the benefits of the biobank.
Collaborating with a specialized biobank dedicated to processing and safeguarding biological samples has provided us with a fantastic opportunity. We have contributed our expertise in sample management and acquisition procedures to enhance the biobank's operations.
We look forward to building on our achievements and continuing our partnership with Parc Taulí Research and Innovation Institute I3PT. We share a commitment to advancing biomedical research."