2022 American Transplant Congress
Viral-Specific Cytotoxic T-Cell Responses in Hla-Sensitized Kidney Transplant Patients Maintained on Everolimus and Low Dose Tacrolimus
*Purpose: Post-transplant immunosuppression with “everolimus + reduced dose tacrolimus” (Ev + Taclow) is reported to reduce the risk of viral infections compared to standard doses…2022 American Transplant Congress
Outcomes in Renal Transplant Recipients Receiving Pre-Transplant Financial Assistance Through the American Kidney Fund
*Purpose: Pre-transplant financial assistance for insurance premiums is available for eligible patients through the American Kidney Fund (AKF), but this funding ends within the first…2022 American Transplant Congress
Characterization of Activated Islet Proliferating Cells (AIPCs) During Maturation to Pseudo-Islets
Imagine Pharma, Pittsburgh, PA
*Purpose: We have previously described a novel population of cells developed from human islets called AIPCs (Activated Islet Proliferating Cells). AIPCs co-express CD133, glucagon and…2022 American Transplant Congress
Safety and Efficacy of Darbepoetin Alfa Dosing Strategies in Renal Transplant Recipients
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
*Purpose: Post-transplant anemia (PTA) is a common phenomenon in renal transplant recipients (RTR). There are currently no consensus guidelines for PTA, however patients are commonly…2022 American Transplant Congress
Elevated Donor-Derived Cell-Free DNA (dd-cfDNA) in the Early Post-Transplant Period is Associated with an Increased Incidence of Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Kidney Transplant Recipients
*Purpose: Early post-transplant elevations in dd-cfDNA, even in the absence of histologic rejection or other overt pathology, have been suggested to carry a risk of…2022 American Transplant Congress
Brain Death as a Novel Preclinical Human Model for the Advancement of Medicine
*Purpose: For interventions that lack US Food and Drug Administration approval, testing is limited and relies on preclinical animal models to determine safety and efficacy.…2022 American Transplant Congress
The Role of Gastrointestinal Pathogen PCR Testing in Liver Transplant Recipients Hospitalized with Diarrheal Illness
*Purpose: Diarrhea is a common complication among liver transplant (LT) recipients and can result in significant morbidity. The development of PCR-based multiplex gastrointestinal (GI) pathogen…2022 American Transplant Congress
Kidney, Lung and Liver Transplant Patients’, Kidney Transplant Candidates’ and Living Donors’ Perspectives on the Role of Patients’ Stories and Creative Writing in Transplantation: An Exploratory Study
*Purpose: Organ transplantation is associated with medical, psychological and existential challenges for patients. Patients’ experiential knowledge can help other patients facing these challenges. Patients’ stories…2022 American Transplant Congress
Use of Viral Specific T Cell Therapy in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients – A Single Center Experience
*Purpose: Viral infections such as BK virus (BKV), cytomegalovirus (CMV) and adenovirus after kidney transplantation negatively impact outcomes in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients despite…2022 American Transplant Congress
A Novel, High Throughput Droplet Digital PCR-Based Indel Quantification Method for the Detection of Circulating Donor-Derived Cell-Free DNA After Kidney Transplantation
*Purpose: Donor-derived cell-free DNA (ddcfDNA) is a promising minimally invasive biomarker for acute rejection (AR) in kidney transplant recipients. To assess the diagnostic value of…
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