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31st International Congress of The Transplantation Society (TTS 2026) | Sydney, Australia | September 20-23, 2026
Innovation through Collaboration

Parallel Symposium

DEI Initiative supported by Canadian Blood Services, in collaboration with The Transplantation Society

From Principles to Practice: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Transplantation

Sunday, September 20, 2026

13:30-14:30 Room C4.5

This session highlights key themes from the 2nd International Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Transplantation. Speakers will explore practical strategies to deliver inclusive care, improve equitable access to transplantation, and support the well-being of transplant professionals.

Moderators:

  • Nazia Selzner, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
  • Cynthia Tsien, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

2SLGBTQI-Inclusive Care in Organ Donation and Transplantation

Dr. Carmen Hrymak, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
  • Identifying barriers faced by 2SLGBTQI+ donors and recipients
  • The importance of structured education to improve trust, access, and patient experience
  • Early lessons learned and opportunities for global adaptation

Innovations to Improve Equity and Access in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation

Dr. Aviva Goldberg, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
  • Key challenges in access to pediatric transplantation
  • Canadian innovations in policy approaches and allocation strategies to improve equity - implications for broader transplant equity initiatives

Mindfulness and Meaning in Transplant Medicine: Supporting the Workforce

Dr. Marina Berenguer, La Fe University Hospital, Valencia, Spain
  • Review of burnout and moral distress in transplant professionals
  • Mindfulness-based approaches that can be integrated into transplant programs and training