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About IPTA

The International Pediatric Transplant Association (IPTA) is a professional organization of individuals in the field of pediatric transplantation. The purpose of the Association is to advance the science and practice of pediatric transplantation worldwide in order to improve the health of all children who require such treatment. The Association is dedicated to promoting technical and scientific advances in pediatric transplantation and to advocating for the rights of all children who need transplantation.

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Scholarships for Young Investigator / Trainees and Allied Health Professionals / Outreach Program / Fellows Symposium / Biennial Congress. You may also make an unrestricted donation which will be used to help IPTA to promote the advancement of the science and practice of transplantation in children worldwide and to serve as a unified voice for the special needs of pediatric transplant recipients.

Upcoming IPTA Communities Calls

IPTA has established organ-specific Communities forums (Liver, Thoracic and Kidney) providing our members an opportunity to contribute and enrich IPTA's activities. Organ-specific Communities are envisioned to spearhead guideline development, foster discussions on organ allocation, and delve into various specific other subjects. Visit the Communities page for details on our upcoming calls. (must be logged in to view)

The next calls will be Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 12:00 EST (Kidney Community); and Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 13:30pm EST (Liver Community).


IPTA Newsletter


IPTA 2025 Award Winners


IPTA and the Outreach Committee are excited to announce the winners of the Outreach Program awards! We congratulate these teams and wish them all the best in their endeavors! From many excellent applications, the Outreach Committee has selected these pairs:
Dr. Shams Ud Din
Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences
Gambat, Pakistan
Dr. Mureo Kasahara
National Centre for Child Health and Development
Tokyo, Japan

Dr. Sthefanny Vega Centeno
National Hospital Edgardo Rebagliati Martins
Lima, Peru
Dr. Francisco Hernandez Oliveros
La Paz University Hospita
Madrid, Spain

TTS IPTA TID Position Statement on Vaccines in Transplant Recipients

The Transplantation Society (TTS), The International Pediatric Transplant Association (IPTA) and the Transplant Infectious Diseases (TID) section reaffirms our strong support for the role of vaccines in protecting the health and survival of organ transplant candidates and recipients.

The IPTA Outreach Committee is delighted to announce the winners of its 2025 Outreach Fellowship. All are pediatric transplant focused and working within the framework of the Declaration of Istanbul.

Dr. Veronica Sahuanay
Brena Children’s Health Institute
Lima, Peru

Mentored by:
Dr. Miriam Cortes Cerisuelo
Kings College Hospital
London, UK

Dr. Julia Minetto
Garrahan Pediatric Hospital
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Mentored by:
Dr. Francisco Hernandez Oliveros
La Paz University Hospita
Madrid, Spain

Dr. Nadira Sultana
Bangladesh Medical University
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Mentored by:
Dr. Anshuman Saha
IKDRC-ITS
Ahmedabad, India

Become a Mentor Today!

The IPTA Outreach Committee welcomes hearing from those who are interested in becoming mentors for the Outreach Fellowship or being the key liaison for a supporting centre as part of the Outreach Program.

Child Organ Allocation Advocacy: An International Initiative

The International Pediatric Transplant Association (IPTA) is dedicated to advocating for equitable access to life-saving transplants for children worldwide. Despite advancements in transplant medicine, disparities in organ allocation persist, with pediatric waitlist mortality remaining a critical challenge. Addressing this issue requires a global effort to understand current practices and identify areas for improvement.

The IPTA International Advocacy Group has developed a survey to gather insights on pediatric liver transplant allocation policies and programs worldwide. We have made organ-specific surveys. Your input is vital in helping us map the current landscape and advance strategies that can save more young lives. Please see the links to the surveys below.

We encourage you to complete the survey specific to your specialty within the next two weeks. Your participation will directly contribute to shaping the future of pediatric transplant care. The results will be presented at the IPTA World Congress in 2025, where they will serve as a foundation for discussion, collaboration, and impactful change.

Please answer the survey that applies to your area of expertise.

Thank you for supporting this critical initiative and helping us build a brighter future for children who need transplants!


AHP Member Spotlight

Carolyn Marshall
Music Therapist: MMT, RP, MTA

Jessika Welch
Art Therapist: DTATI, RP


Mentoring Program

IPTA promotes involvement of all of its members, especially those in their early career or those who work in places where publication is not considered a priority in the scientific community. For this purpose, a mentoring program has been developed. Hereby, early career researchers can access research projects improving their publication yield.

Your Opinions Matter!

Please see the IPTA Position Statement on Pediatric Priority, and please feel free to share your views.


December 2025 -
SMARTER Initiative

We're pleased to share that the SMARTER Initiative has curated a series of enriching programs for this month's focus on pediatric cardiology transplantation!

Want to stay up to date on transplantation? Want to test your knowledge? Here’s your chance! Our latest round of questions are focused on pediatric cardiology transplantation.

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