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Clinical Transplantation: Kidney, Pancreas, and Islet Cells

Comprehensive course on kidney, pancreas, and islet transplantation for healthcare professionals and students.

Course Cost

₹ 2,699

Intermediate

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32 Hours

Self-paced lessons

Explore the cutting-edge field of clinical transplantation in this comprehensive course focusing on kidney, pancreas, and islet cell procedures. Designed for healthcare professionals, biomedical students, and researchers, this program offers in-depth knowledge of transplantation processes, from patient selection to long-term care. Through four modules, you'll study pre-transplant considerations, surgical procedures, and both early and late post-transplant challenges. The course features interactive patient cases, 3D visualizations, expert interviews, and a serious game to enhance learning. Endorsed by major transplantation societies, it provides CME credits for qualifying professionals. Gain expertise in immunological barriers, surgical techniques, and management of transplant recipients, preparing you for the evolving landscape of organ transplantation.

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21,149 Enrolled

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Aiko de Vries

Aiko de Vries

Andre Baranski

Andre Baranski

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Aiko de Vries

Aiko de Vries

Andre Baranski

Andre Baranski

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of kidney, pancreas, and islet transplantation

  • Learn about immunological barriers and patient selection criteria for transplantation

  • Explore surgical techniques for organ procurement and transplantation

  • Understand early post-transplant challenges including rejection and immunosuppression

  • Learn about long-term complications and management of transplant recipients

  • Gain insights into novel therapeutic approaches and future directions in transplantation

  • Develop skills in clinical decision-making for transplant patients

  • Understand the ethical considerations and allocation systems in organ transplantation

Skills you'll gain

kidney transplantation
pancreas transplantation
islet transplantation
immunology
organ rejection
immunosuppression
surgical techniques
transplant patient care

This course includes:

4.8 Hours PreRecorded video

13 assignments

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There are 6 modules in this course

This comprehensive course on clinical kidney, pancreas, and islet transplantation provides an in-depth exploration of the entire transplantation process. Participants will gain extensive knowledge about pre-transplant evaluations, surgical procedures, and post-transplant care. The course covers critical topics such as immunological barriers, patient selection criteria, surgical techniques, and management of both early and late transplant complications. Through a combination of lectures, 3D visualizations, patient cases, and interactive elements, learners will develop a thorough understanding of the complexities involved in organ transplantation. The curriculum also addresses cutting-edge developments in the field, including novel immunosuppressive strategies and the potential for achieving transplant tolerance.

Welcome to the course

Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete

Before the Transplant

Module 2 · 6 Hours to complete

The Procedure and the Patient

Module 3 · 8 Hours to complete

Early Challenges in Transplantation

Module 4 · 10 Hours to complete

Late Challenges in Transplantation

Module 5 · 6 Hours to complete

Final Quiz

Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete

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These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.

Aiko de Vries
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Dr. Aiko P.J. de Vries is a transplant nephrologist at the Leiden University Medical Center. He completed his PhD focusing on the metabolic consequences of renal transplantation while also undergoing a residency in internal medicine at the University Medical Center Groningen. His research interests include the renal (transplant) implications of metabolic syndrome, posttransplant diabetes, and cardiovascular imaging.
Andre Baranski
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Andrzej Grzegorz Baranski completed his medical studies in 1985 at the Medical University of Warsaw, Poland. In 1990, as a surgical resident, he defended his doctoral thesis in the field of experimental liver transplantation under the supervision of Professor Polanski. He has since been associated with the Medical University of Warsaw as a physician and university lecturer, gaining extensive experience in transplant surgery through training in Belgium, the Netherlands, and the USA.
Cees van Kooten
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Cees van Kooten (1963) is a Professor in Experimental Nephrology & Transplant Immunology at the Leiden University Medical Center. He is trained as an immunologist and completed his PhD research at the Bloodbank Sanquin in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Following fellowships at the Department of Clinical Immunology in Göteborg, Sweden, and the Immunological Research Institute of Schering Plough in Dardilly, France, he joined the Department of Nephrology at Leiden in 1995. Since 2004, he has headed the immunological research laboratory within the department.
Eelco de Koning
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Eelco de Koning (1963) received his medical doctorate in 1991 and subsequently moved to England to research islet biology and pathology at the Diabetes Research Laboratories in Oxford under the supervision of Anne Clark and Robert Turner. He completed his Ph.D. in 1994, supported by a MRC Training Fellowship. In the same year, he began his training in Internal Medicine, followed by a fellowship in Endocrinology at the University Medical Center Utrecht (UMCU), becoming board certified in endocrinology in 2001. He joined Ton Rabelink's research group at UMCU, focusing on complications related to diabetes mellitus. A Career Development Grant from the Dutch Diabetes Research Foundation and a transfer to Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) in 2004 enabled him to establish a clinical islet transplantation program. He also obtained a fellowship from the Joslin Diabetes Center (Harvard Medical School) in Boston, where he gained expertise in clinical beta-cell therapy and initiated a research program on human islet (progenitor) biology from 2004 to 2005. Returning to LUMC in 2006, he established a laboratory for human islet isolation under GMP conditions and became the director of the clinical islet transplantation program, which has been operational since 2007. Utilizing a bench-to-bedside approach, he has initiated and leads multicenter research programs aimed at improving islet transplantation and exploring the use of islet progenitor cells in beta-cell therapy. In 2010, he became a group leader at the Hubrecht Institute in Utrecht and has been a Professor of Diabetology by special appointment at Leiden University since November 2011.
Marlies Reinders
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Dr. Marlies Reinders is a Nephrologist at Universiteit Leiden, specializing in alloimmunity and renal transplantation. With extensive experience in leukocyte-endothelial cell biology, she conducted research at the Transplant Immunology Laboratory at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Reinders is a member of the EU-financed STELLAR research consortium, which focuses on developing stem cell-based therapies as alternatives to renal replacement therapy. As the principal investigator of clinical trials involving mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) treatment for transplant recipients, she integrates scientific innovation with education by organizing the new curriculum for the Faculty of Medicine at Leiden University. Dr. Reinders teaches the course Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation, aiming to enhance understanding and practices in transplant medicine.
Frans Claas
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Dr. Frans Claas is a Professor of Immunogenetics of Transplantation at Universiteit Leiden and the director of the Eurotransplant Reference Laboratory. His research focuses on the differential immunogenicity of HLA mismatches in clinical transplantation and the immunology of pregnancy as a model for transplantation tolerance. Dr. Claas initiated a special program within Eurotransplant aimed at enhancing the transplantation of highly sensitized renal transplant patients based on acceptable HLA mismatches. He also serves as the editor-in-chief of Transplant Immunology. Dr. Claas teaches the course Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation, where he shares his expertise in transplant medicine and immunogenetics with students and professionals in the field.
Sebastiaan Heidt
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Dr. Sebastiaan Heidt is an associate professor at Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands, specializing in transplantation immunology. He obtained his PhD from Leiden University in 2010, focusing on the characterization of B cells in relation to organ transplantation. Following his doctoral studies, he worked as a postdoctoral scientist at the University of Oxford for two years. His research interests include the various roles of B cells in organ transplantation, the formation and detection of HLA-specific memory B cells, and immune monitoring of transplant recipients. In addition to his academic role, Dr. Heidt serves as the managing director of the Eurotransplant Reference Laboratory, overseeing special programs for highly immunized transplant patients and ensuring quality control in histocompatibility and immunogenetics laboratories. He teaches the course Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation, where he shares his expertise in transplant medicine with students and healthcare professionals.
Volkert Huurman
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Dr. Volkert A.L. Huurman is a Transplant Surgeon at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), specializing in pancreas and kidney transplantation. He graduated in Medicine from Leiden University in 2004 and subsequently conducted research at the Transplantation Research Center of Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Harvard Medical School) and the Department of Surgery at LUMC, culminating in his PhD thesis on the influence of immune factors on the survival of pancreas and islet grafts in 2009. Dr. Huurman completed his surgical training in Leiden and The Hague from 2007 to 2013, followed by a fellowship in Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery at LUMC. He is actively involved in clinical patient care, scientific research focused on transplantation outcomes, and the education of transplantation specialist nurses, medical students, and surgical trainees. Dr. Huurman teaches the course Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation, where he shares his expertise in transplant surgery and patient management.
Hans de Fijter
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Professor Johan W. de Fijter is a distinguished professor of Medicine and Nephrology at Universiteit Leiden and serves as the Chair of the Leiden Region Internal Medicine Residency Program and Director of the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC). He completed his medical training at Leiden University, graduating in 2004, and focused his PhD thesis on "The Mucosal Immune Response in Primary IgA Nephropathy." With over 200 peer-reviewed publications, his research interests include clinical immunosuppression, chronic renal allograft dysfunction, and the discovery of novel biomarkers for transplant monitoring. Professor de Fijter has held leadership roles in various organizations, including serving as President of the Netherlands Transplantation Society and Chairman of the Eurotransplant Kidney Advisory Committee. He teaches the course Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation, where he shares his extensive knowledge and expertise in transplantation medicine.
Ton Rabelink
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Professor Ton J. Rabelink, MD, PhD, is a distinguished professor of Medicine at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), specializing in nephrology and vascular biology. He earned his MD and PhD from Utrecht University and completed his residency and fellowships in internal medicine and nephrology before joining the faculty at Utrecht Medical School in 1993, later serving as chairman of medicine at the University Hospital Utrecht. In 2004, he transitioned to LUMC, where he became head of the Department of Nephrology and Transplantation. His research focuses on vascular biology's implications for renal function and cardiovascular disease in patients with kidney disease, leading to over 200 peer-reviewed publications. Professor Rabelink teaches the course Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation and is involved in several research initiatives, including the EU-funded STELLAR project, which explores stem cell-based therapies for kidney repair.
Jan Nico Bouwes Bavinck
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Dr. Jan Nico Bouwes Bavinck is a dermatologist and epidemiologist at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), specializing in the care of organ transplant recipients. He has conducted extensive research on the epidemiology and risk factors associated with skin cancer, particularly among transplant patients, and has published over 150 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Bouwes Bavinck is actively involved in various professional organizations, having served on the Board of the European Society of Dermatological Research and as president of Skin Care in Organ Transplant Recipients Europe (SCOPE). He is currently a member of the Steering Group of the European Dermato-Epidemiological Network (EDEN) and serves as Scientific Committee Chair of SCOPE. Dr. Bouwes Bavinck teaches the course Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation, where he shares his expertise on the dermatological challenges faced by transplant recipients.
Leo Visser
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Professor Leo Visser is the Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC) in the Netherlands, where he specializes in travel medicine and vaccine-preventable diseases. He graduated from the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium in 1985 and completed his training in internal medicine by 1990. After becoming a registered infectious diseases specialist at LUMC in 1992, he earned his PhD in 1997. Professor Visser is actively involved in clinical care, research, and education, focusing on tropical diseases, global health, and vaccination responses, particularly in immunocompromised hosts. He leads the travel clinic at LUMC, which serves as a reference center for travel medicine and vaccination in the Netherlands. Additionally, he holds a professorship at the University of Leiden and lectures at the Dutch National School of Public and Occupational Health. As deputy director of postgraduate training in internal medicine and director of training for infectious diseases at LUMC, he also contributes to organizations like TropNet and serves as president-elect of the International Society of Travel Medicine. His current research includes studies on immunogenicity and safety of vaccines, particularly for yellow fever and malaria.
Ingeborg Bajema
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Dr. Ingeborg Bajema is a Nephropathologist at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), focusing on immune-mediated diseases such as ANCA-associated glomerulonephritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Since joining LUMC in 2002, she has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and is actively involved in various nephropathology working groups, including the Mayo Consensus Working Group on Glomerulonephritis and the EULAR/ERA Task Force for ANCA-associated vasculitis. Dr. Bajema serves as a member of the Research Committee of the International Renal Pathology Society and is the secretary of the Presidential Council of the European Vasculitis Study Group. She plays a significant role in medical education at Leiden University, co-coordinating the second-year course "Mechanisms of Disease" and lecturing in several postgraduate courses. Additionally, she teaches the course Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation, sharing her expertise with medical students and professionals in the field.
Clinical Transplantation: Kidney, Pancreas, and Islet Cells

Intermediate

Skill Level

32 Hours

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

₹ 2,699

Completion

CERTIFICATE

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