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Causes: International, International Development
Mission: 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.
Programs: Biennial congress and other meetings - ipta holds a biennial congress that presents scientific material through symposia, oral abstracts, and small group sessions designed for in-depth exploration of both clinical and basic science topics. The 2017 congress was held in barcelona, spain. Ipta also holds a fellows meeting which is designed for and limited to clinical fellows and residents, surgical fellows, research fellows, and other trainees who are planning a career in pediatric transplantation medicine, surgery, or research.
publications - pediatric transplantation is the only journal devoted to transplantation in infants, children and adolescents. The journal aims to advance science and practice of transplantation in children worldwide, by providing a forum that highlights the most recent advances in clinical and basic science related to this field.