International Society For Organ Donation And Procurement

International Society For Organ Donation and Procurement

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ISODP COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 2006 Present: Dr. Valter Duro Garcia, Brazil (President) Dr. Hakan Gäbel, Sweden (Immediate Past President) Dr. Bernard Cohen, Netherlands (Treasurer) Howard M. Nathan, United States, (Secretary and President Elect) Dr. Conrad Muller, Switzerland Dr. Mario Abbud-Filho, Brazil Dr. Hernán Pinto, Barcelona Ms. Filomena Picciano Dr. Günter Kirste, German Dr. S.A. Anwar Naqvi, Pakistan Dr. Frank L. Delmonico, United States Guests: Pam Ballinger (Association Headquarters) Theresa Daly (Gift of Life Institute) Roger W. Evans, Ph.D. (Healthcare Consultant) Richard D. Hasz (Gift of Life Donor Program) Kevin O’Connor (New England Organ Bank) Meredith Weiner (Association Headquarters) The meeting of the International Society for Organ Donation and Procurement (ISODP) council was held at the Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts during the 2006 World Transplant Congress pursuant to prior written notice to each ISODP councilor. Those in attendance were welcomed and the meeting was called to order at 11:35 a.m. Secretary and President Elect Howard M. Nathan apologized for the delay in sending the Minutes to the December 6, 2005 meeting. A motion was made, seconded and those in favor approved the minutes to the December 6, 2005 meeting as presented. Dr. Frank Delmonico noted that a section of The Transplantation Society, Global Alliance for Transplantation, is participating in the 10th Congress of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation MESOT, in Kuwait, November 26-29, 2006, and feel that there should be ISODP leadership present at the meeting to discuss how deceased donation can be propelled. Dr. Kirste expressed his desire to host the next meeting in Germany. Dr. Gäbel noted that Portugal has also expressed interest in hosting a meeting and that there is a formal process for bidding on hosting the meetings and that process will begin at a later date. Dr. Cohen gave a Treasurer’s Report noting that the 2006 interim report reflects that the there is a slight increase in income. He also noted that the external accountants approved the 2005 report. There was a transfer of $2,366 from the Netherlands; unfortunately there was a slight loss on the transfer of funds due to the exchange rate. The total amount of assets for the Society is $24,000. Dr. Cohen noted that the group can maintain and equity position and this money can serve as a buffer for extreme situations. However, it is imperative that membership be increased and maintained in order to keep financial stability. A motion was made, seconded and those in favor approved the budget as presented.

Dr. Garcia thanked Dr. Cohen for his service as Treasurer and is appreciative that he is willing to continue as Treasurer for another year. Mr. Nathan echoed Dr. Cohen’s comments about increasing and maintaining membership, especially beyond just the next meeting. He suggested that the website contain more information on what is happening with regards to organ donation around the world, transplantation laws not only within each country, but also cultural aspects surrounding donation. It was suggested that better electronic mail list be built for communications. Mr. Nathan commits to the group that he will try to increase U.S. membership and ask others to do the same within their countries. There was a lengthy discussion about the difficulties with communication between the ISODP office and council members due to firewalls. Ms. Picciano asked that if you have difficulties, please telephone her so she can work with you to eliminate the problem. Ms. Picciano also suggested that the ISODP create its own website that is not part of The Transplantation Society. She also noted that the site needs to be updated with current officers, 2007 meeting details information and other important information that will attract people to the site. Mr. Nathan directed everyone to the “Save-the-Date” card for the 9th ISODP Congress being held November 11-14, 2007 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Nathan requested that if any members are attending European meetings, please let Fil Picciano know and she will work to get you cards for distribution at those meetings. Mr. Nathan updated the Council on negotiations for the meeting: • Currently negotiating with Marathon Multimedia to manage the on-line abstract submission and grading (this is the same group managing the World Transplant Congress abstracts). • Since the meeting has not been held in the United States in more than ten years, it is anticipated that 700-800 people will attend. • Attempted to coordinate the meeting with the national learning collaborative held in the United States but there was no venue large enough to handle the 2,000+ attendees and 15-20 breakout sessions. Mr. Nathan requested that the group start thinking about individuals they think should be speakers or committee members. Dr. Cohen noted that the abstract submission site must be attractive to encourage submissions. Mr. Nathan agreed and noted his confidence in Marathon Multimedia. It was asked if the Society would offer travel grants, because they are great promotion tools for submission and if we plan now, the costs could be built into the budget. It was noted that another option would be a complimentary registration. Dr. Gäbel said that there should be $10,000 for travel grants from The Transplantation Society. Ms. Picciano will bring this up to the leadership for approval.

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Ms. Ballinger suggested five to 10 complimentary registration and ten $1,000 travel grants. Dr. Gäbel inquired about young investigator’s awards. There was discussion that other meetings award these to those within two years of training or post doctoral. Mr. Nathan noted this would be detrimental to those from the United States. It was then suggested that perhaps a separate category for transplant coordinators. Dr. Abbud-Filho asked if a pharmaceutical company could fund the young investigators award. He suggested that each Society member contact his or her local transplant society to determine if it would sponsor a travel grant or something similar. Mr. Nathan will obtain sample letters to request grants from pharmaceutical companies for the meeting and will contact the Alonzo Mourning Foundation, American Liver Foundation, and National Kidney Foundation. Mr. Nathan noted that UNOS, AOPO and many organ procurement organizations in the United States have already offered their support of the meeting. Mr. Nathan suggested that the invited speakers receive complimentary registration and expenses for travel with guidelines depending upon origination. Mr. Nathan asked the Council to brainstorm for topics, speakers and program committee members. Ideas generated are listed below: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Joint session sponsored by different societies Dr. Cohen – wants info from China, India, Latin America, Brazil; Good speakers on essentials, NOT DATA, San Paulo; what is behind data? speakers who can unravel the story Dr. Gäbel – WHO – Global Alliance for Transplantation (Dr. Delmonico) Cadaveric Living Donation – non-related – so many models (Blood group O recipients); pair exchanges NHBD defect – substitution affect Donor availability studies Ethics o Donor pre-treatment o Procurement techniques Non-resident transplantation (transplant tourism) Legislation models on organ donation Economics of organ donation (non-U.S., #’s needed); government support Overuse of donors – need more and more from every donor o Tissues and Cells

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Educational activities – professional and public Media Campaigns Organ Sharing/Exchange Donor Registries – outcomes o Medical card o Driver’s license

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Religious aspects Organ Preservation o Heart o Liver o Lung o Pancreas

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Techniques in Procurement o Organization o Who does it?

Mr. Nathan was asked if he knows what ITCS is doing concerning the 2007 meeting? Mr. Nathan is unsure. He anticipates that they will use ½ of one day and then a joint meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.

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