GOLD SPONSORS
CareDx is committed to improving transplant patient outcomes by providing innovative and intelligent solutions throughout the entire patient journey. Our mission-driven culture is fueled by the embodiment of five core values permeating across the company—innovation, patient centricity, accountability, continuous improvement, and a culture built by collaboration and a can-do attitude. These values guide our culture and everything we do.
Greg Quinn
Senior Vice President – Testing Services
925-209-0963
The Heart Failure, VAD (Ventricular Assist Device), and Transplant Program is a specialty program within the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, a clinical partnership between Dell Children’s Medical Center and UT Health Austin. What starts here, changes the world!
Marcy Vega
Transplant Project Manager
512-914-3777
With 25+ years of experience performing pediatric transplants, we are the leader in combined heart-liver transplants and treat a growing number of children needing heart-kidney, heart-lung, multi-visceral, and liver-kidney transplants. In 2022, we were #1 in the nation for kidney transplants and #2 in overall pediatric volumes in the nation.
Dr. Joshua Eli Gossett
Director, Pediatric Transplant Center
650-313-0684
As the leader in pediatric transplants for the sixth consecutive year, Texas Children's Hospital is proud to provide life-saving opportunities to patients around the world. Our depth of skill and unwavering service, both within the program and throughout the hospital, gives us the ability to care for newborns to young adults, providing a full continuum of care. Texas Children's Hospital - leading the nation one transplant at a time. The difference is life changing.
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is a leader in the treatment of childhood conditions and diseases, a pioneer in the development of new and improved therapies, and a top educator of the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists
Dawn Wilkerson, MSN, RN, CCTC, CPTC
Transplant Administrator
412-692-6428
International Department
+1-412-692-3000
SILVER SPONSORS
The LIPOSORBER® LA-15 System is indicated for use in the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with nephrotic syndrome associated with primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) when: • standard treatment options, including corticosteroids and/or calcineurin inhibitor, treatments are unsuccessful or not well tolerated and the patient’s glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or • The patient is post renal transplantation.
Jen Chastain
Sr. Marketing Manager
502-558-3707
Our passion for science and our desire to serve people is what motivates and inspires us. That’s why we are developing potentially life-changing medicines for people with rare liver disease. Our research is driven by meaningful scientific evidence. Our mission is to deliver effective treatment options that empower patients to take back what rare liver disease often takes away.
Eleena Barton
Regional Account Manager, Texas
972-978-1793
SK Plasma specializes in plasma-derived medicine and carried plasma fractionation business under the founding principle of “promoting human health and protecting the environment"
Mr.Hyunwook Ahn
Marketing Planning Manager
+82-2-2008-2008
BRONZE SPONSOR
CONTRIBUTORS
Hansa Biopharma is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the development and commercialization of innovative, lifesaving and life altering treatments for patients with rare immunological conditions.
Dr. Oliver Straub
Therapeutic Area Leader, Global Medical Affairs
+41-798730157
EXHIBITORS
Albireo is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel bile acid modulators to treat rare pediatric and adult liver diseases. As leader in bile acid biology, we leverage our expertise in bile acid modulation with the goal of providing hope for families by delivering potentially transformative medicines. Our parent company, Albireo Pharma, Inc., is located in Boston, Massachusetts and our key operating subsidiary, Albireo AB, is located in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Lisa Spirt
Clinical Account Lead (South Central)
512-914-0485
Intended for US audiences only Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, is the group within AstraZeneca focused on rare diseases, created following the 2021 acquisition of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. As a leader in rare diseases for nearly 30 years, Alexion is focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries.
Nicole Rosenthal
Congress Manager
BioPorto’s flagship product, The NGAL Test™, identifies quantifiable nephron damage for AKI risk versus dehydration more rapidly than serum creatinine enabling earlier interventions. The NGAL Test is CE-marked for IVD use in the EU and is currently available for Research Use Only in the US.
Natalia van Vloten
Commercial Coordinator
617-959-4656
When you work with us, you're accessing over 30 years of diagnostic innovation and specialized expertise in infectious disease, pre- and post-transplant, allergy and immunology testing for immunocompromised and critical patients — plus a menu of over 3000 assays.
Bryan Fisk
Marketing Coordinator
816-500-2390
Horizon is a global biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of medicines that address critical needs for people impacted by rare, autoimmune and severe inflammatory diseases. Our pipeline is purposeful: We apply scientific expertise and courage to bring clinically meaningful therapies to patients.
Mr. Patrick Droesch
Clinical Science Associate
419-852-9790
Recordati Rare Diseases At Recordati Rare Diseases, we focus on the few - those affected by rare diseases. They are our top priority and at the core of everything we do. Visit our booth to learn more about a treatment option for corneal cystine crystals due to cystinosis.
Ms. Suzi Jain
Marketing Operations
Takeda is a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global bio pharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a brighter Future to people worldwide. Our passion and pursuit of potentially life-changing treatments for patients are deeply rooted in our distinguished history in Japan since 1781.
Joanne Owen
North Texas Transplant Account Manager
469-318-4307
TFC, founded in 1986, provides education, support, and counseling through; Families Connect, a supportive community; community-based Pediatric to Adult Care Transition program providing guidance empowering young transplant survivors transitioning to adult-based medical care; STARS Scholarship & College Success building key skills around academic success and medical adherence; Emergency Assistance Services.
Mission Statement: TFC Empowers Children and their families to master the lifelong challenges of pediatric organ transplantation.
Ms. Diana Kendall
Executive Director
210-949-1212
In partnership with UT Health San Antonio, our deep expertise, devotion to patient-centered care and dedication to research makes us a leader in kidney, liver and lung transplants. We perform transplants for children and adults.
Ms. Alina Kesl
Marketing Manager
210-262-2274
CONTRIBUTORS TO THE PROGRAM
Children’s Hospital Circle of Excellence “Saving SuperKids!”
Premier Partners
The Heart Failure, VAD (Ventricular Assist Device), and Transplant Program is a specialty program within the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, a clinical partnership between Dell Children’s Medical Center and UT Health Austin. What starts here, changes the world!
Marcy Vega
Transplant Project Manager
512-914-3777
With 25+ years of experience performing pediatric transplants, we are the leader in combined heart-liver transplants and treat a growing number of children needing heart-kidney, heart-lung, multi-visceral, and liver-kidney transplants. In 2022, we were #1 in the nation for kidney transplants and #2 in overall pediatric volumes in the nation.
Dr. Joshua Eli Gossett
Director, Pediatric Transplant Center
650-313-0684
As the leader in pediatric transplants for the sixth consecutive year, Texas Children's Hospital is proud to provide life-saving opportunities to patients around the world. Our depth of skill and unwavering service, both within the program and throughout the hospital, gives us the ability to care for newborns to young adults, providing a full continuum of care. Texas Children's Hospital - leading the nation one transplant at a time. The difference is life changing.
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is a leader in the treatment of childhood conditions and diseases, a pioneer in the development of new and improved therapies, and a top educator of the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists
Dawn Wilkerson, MSN, RN, CCTC, CPTC
Transplant Administrator
412-692-6428
International Department
+1-412-692-3000
Partners
Children’s Hospital Colorado achieves some of the best heart, liver and kidney transplant outcomes in the nation by working with every medical and surgical specialty in the hospital to reimagine children’s lives. Our unique multidisciplinary team approach to care offers patients excellent outcomes and hope for a better, healthier life.
Ms. Megan Bisek
Director, Solid Organ Transplant
720-777-6830
MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute, part of MedStar Health, is a leader in pediatric liver, kidney and small bowel transplants. We perform large numbers of living donor transplants, and operate one of the largest paired kidney exchange programs (through the National Kidney Registry) in the country.
Mr. David Zwerski
AVP Transplant Institute
202-444-0981
The Recanati/Miller Transplantation Institute (RMTI) at Mount Sinai is one of the largest and most comprehensive adult and pediatric abdominal transplantation centers in the world. We are committed to outstanding patient care, research, and educational programs. Our transplant services for adults and children include kidney, liver, pancreas, and intestinal organ transplant.
Lauren Rafelson
Outreach Liaison
212-731-RMTI
Mission: To provide an unsurpassed, measurable patient experience using expert interdisciplinary teams in a family-centered environment that integrates efficient, innovative and practice-changing health care, education, research and advocacy.
Kathryn Breckbill
Program Manager
647-269-1316
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Transplant Center at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital is one of the nation's largest pediatric transplant centers. Our mission is to provide the highest-quality patient care, train leaders in transplantation, and conduct world-class research advancing our knowledge of end-stage organ failure and transplantation in children.
Supporters
Children’s Health℠ is committed to making life better for children. As one of the largest and most prestigious pediatric health care providers in the country and the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas, Children’s Health cares for children through more than 750,000 patient visits annually. The Children’s Health system includes its flagship hospital, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, as well as Children’s Medical Center Plano, Our Children’s House inpatient rehabilitation hospital, the Children’s Health Care Network, specialty centers, rehabilitation facilities and physician services. Children’s Medical Center Dallas continues to be the only North Texas hospital to be ranked in 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report. Through its academic affiliation with UT Southwestern Medical Center, Children’s Health is a leader in life-changing treatments, innovative technology, and ground-breaking research. This affiliation led to establishing the Children’s Medical Center Research Institute in 2011, committed to pursuing research in regenerative medicine, cancer biology, and metabolism.
Mr. William Pelley
Director, Solid Organ Transplant
214-456-6332
For more than 130 years, the Children’s Hospital of Michigan has been dedicated to providing high quality care to children and adolescents in a caring, efficient and family-centered environment. As the only Transplant Center in metropolitan Detroit exclusively servicing pediatric patients, the Children’s Hospital of Michigan has a long history of providing lifesaving transplant services for children in need.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children. The CHOP Pediatric Transplant Center’s team of world-renowned experts addresses all of the transplant needs of children and families, delivering the highest quality, compassionate, family-centered care.
Ms. Lisabeth Henry
Director Pediatric Transplant Center
610-202-9329
St. Louis Children’s Hospital is consistently ranked among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, the most comprehensive source of quality-related information on U.S. pediatric hospitals. We follow one simple mission – to do what’s right for kids. That mission comes to life through medical discovery, innovative therapies and compassionate care.
Ms. Lindsey Shinn
Clinical Program Manager, Abdominal Transplant
314-283-1451
At Cleveland Clinic's Transplant Center, world-class experts perform a variety of adult and pediatric transplantation procedures. Each year, thousands of lives are saved and transformed because of our innovative transplant expertise. Combining quality, excellence and the top transplant physicians and specialists nationally at our Ohio and Florida locations, and Internationally in Abu Dhabi.
We are proud to be a leader in organ transplantation and proud to serve our patients. We offer one of the most comprehensive transplant programs in the world and perform a variety of transplantations including: Bone and soft tissue transplants, Bone marrow transplants, Heart transplants, Lung transplants, Corneal transplants, Kidney transplants, Pancreas transplants, Pediatric transplants, Intestinal transplants, Liver transplants, Reconstructive transplants, Uterine transplants
The Transplant Program at Primary Children's Hospital is a collaborative effort with the University of Utah Transplant Program. Our transplant teams provide excellent care and facilitate support throughout the entire transplantation process. We provide comprehensive transplant care for heart, kidney, liver (full and split), and bone marrow transplants.
Dani Ramstack
Solid Organ Transplant Manager
801-662-1000
Seattle Children’s is the only pediatric transplant center in the pacific northwest and provides heart, liver and kidney transplantation. We care for children of all ages, from infants to young adults. Our team has some of the best and brightest transplant specialists in the nation.
Ms. Makenzie Buchert
Administrator/Director, Transplant Surgery
206-987-6224
Our Pediatric Kidney and Liver Transplant Programs are included in the nation's leading transplant centers, known for excellent outcomes and for helping pioneer techniques that have made transplantation safer and more successful. This earned us a center of excellence designation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Ms. Michelle McMahan
Ms. Michelle McMahan Manager, PR and Special Projects
415-518-2853
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Michigan Michigan. By skillfully integrating research, education, and clinical care, the University of Michigan Section of Transplant Surgery achieves excellence across all three domains. As one of the largest transplant centers in the country, we rank among the best in the country for clinical outcomes.