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From Donor to Recipient: Navigating the Challenges of Donor-Derived Infections in Solid Organ Transplantation
Hosted and organized by AST Transplant Pharmacy (TxPharm COP) and Infectious Disease (IDCOP) Communities of Practice.
This webinar focuses on donor-derived infections in solid organ transplantation, highlighting both expected and unexpected infectious risks from donor to recipient. Recorded on December 11, 2025, the session provides a practical, case-based approach to identifying, stratifying, and managing donor-derived infections in transplant recipients.
Key topics include donor-derived infection risk stratification, mitigation strategies in organ transplantation, and clinical decision-making for unexpected donor-transmitted infections. Designed for transplant clinicians, infectious disease specialists, pharmacists, and transplant care teams, this webinar emphasizes real-world application and patient safety.
Objectives:
- Provide an overview of donor derived infections (expected versus unexpected)
- Develop guidance for risk stratification and mitigation for donor derived infections
- Review a case-based approach to identifying and managing patients with unexpected donor derived infections
Speakers:
Ann Woolley, MD – Brigham and Women's Hospital
Silke Niederhaus, MD – University of Maryland Medical Center
Miranda So, PharmD – University Health Network, Canada
Moderator:
Edith Ford, PharmD – Prisma Health, South Carolina
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