Dont miss today’s Plenary Session with speaker Michael Oellerich

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Circulating cell-free DNA as a new tool for personalized pharmacotherapy
Michael Oellerich

Molecular biomarkers have attracted special attention in transplantation because of the still unresolved problems that limit long-term outcomes. Biomarkers are especially needed that can be used to facilitate personalized immunosuppression. Therapeutic drug monitoring and conventional laboratory tests are not useful for the early detection of acute rejection. A particularly promising new approach for the early detection of graft rejection is based on the determination of graft-derived circulating cell-free DNA (GcfDNA). GcfDNA may also be useful to guide changes in immunosuppression and to monitor immunosuppression minimization.

The lecture will address key issues regarding the use of circulating tumor DNA as a liquid biopsy for molecular monitoring of chemo/immunotherapy in cancer as well as the use of biomarkers to monitor graft integrity and to personalize immunosuppression in solid organ transplantation. The rationale for using GcfDNA as a biomarker in transplantation will be explained and selected results of clinical studies in kidney, heart, lung and liver transplantation will be presented. This molecular approach promises to allow more personalized treatment that shifts emphasis from reaction to prevention, provides actionable healthcare information and improves outcomes at lower healthcare costs.

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Don’t miss the opportunity to attend today’s IATDMCT Scientific Committee meetings.

ALL OF THESE MEETINGS ARE OPEN AND ALL IATDMCT MEMBERS ARE KINDLY INVITED TO PARTICIPATE AS WELL AS TO JOIN THE COMMITTEES.

Meet our Newest Committee: Toxicology and Environmental Health Committee

A Message from Teun van Gelder, President 2017-2019

Dear friends and colleagues,

After having served for two years as your President-elect I am now ready to take up my role as President of IATDMCT. It is a privilege to work with the other members of the Executive Council, and with the Directors of Education and the Councillors.

Our Association is growing. Scientific achievements are becoming more and more impactful and practice guidelines do have a positive impact on patient management.

Meet the JSTDM Young Scientist Chair

Name: Ryuji Kato
Affiliation: Osaka University of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Current Research Interests:
Investigating the proper use of pharmaceutical products. I am currently developing a prediction and prevention system for serious drug side effects by utilizing pharmacokinetic and biomarker data.

What does it mean to the JSTDM Young Scientists to host the 3rd Joint JSTDM - IATDMCT Young Scientist Symposium here in Kyoto?
It is a valuable opportunity for us to host the 3rd Joint JSTDM - IATDMCT Young Scientist Symposium, because we can network with many overseas researchers. These worldwide professional connections will enable meaningful discussions that will broaden our viewpoints and better enable us to conduct effective research. The young scientists of JSTDM and IATDMCT can be motivated by each other through communication.

Meet the IATDMCT Young Scientist Chair

Name: Markus R. Meyer
Affiliation: Saarland University, Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology

Current Research Interests:
All areas of analytical pharmacology and toxicology

What do you think are the main benefits to IATDMCT Young Scientists having the opportunity to participate in the 3rd Joint JSTDM - IATDMCT Young Scientist Symposium?
It is a unique opportunity for the JSTDM - IATDMCT Young Scientists to meet each other, to learn from each other, and to participate in an exciting symposium full of the latest research and developments in the field of TDM and CT. I personally hope that the symposium and particularly the YS social activities throughout the Congress will lead to great exchanges of ideas and thoughts and maybe even to new scientific collaborations.

Closing Ceremony
Location: Main Hall
16:00 - 17:00

Please join us for the Closing Ceremony in the Main Hall.

• Meet our New IATDMCT President Teun van Gelder (2017-2019)
• Learn the results of the host for the IATDMCT 2021 Congress
• Congratulate the winners of the Congress Presentation Awards
• Closing remarks from our host Yusuke Tanigawara, 15th Congress Chair
  Take the opportunity say good bye to Kyoto a fantastic 4 days which truly has contributed to the Expansion and Evolution of TDM and CT internationally
• Now let us travel to the 16th IATDMCT Congress, Brisbane, Australia for Top Science Down Under with Ross Norris and Andrew McLachlan (Congress Co-Chairs)

IATDMCT would like to express our sincerest thank to all our 2017 Congress Sponsors and Exhibitors for their generous support and would encourage you to visit them in the exhibit area and to attend the following Educational Lectures.

“Guidelines and Consensus Documents for TDM”
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Room D

Guidelines on Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of immunosuppressive, cardiovascular, antineoplastic and anti-infective drugs will be presented and discussed by international experts. Also, presentations about analytical methods including alternative sampling will be provided.

This is a very good opportunity to learn about the state of current developments and implementation of guidelines on TDM.

Do not miss it - Join us!

IATDMCT Blog: 16th IATDMCT Congress: Top Science Down Under

To help with the blues of the 2017 Kyoto Congress week coming to an end we are looking forward to the exciting upcoming IATDMCT 2018 Congress, Brisbane, Australia.

16th IATDMCT Congress: Top Science Down Under 16-19 September 2018 Brisbane, QLD, Australia Nineteen years on from the 6th IATDMCT Congress in Cairns, Australia (1999) we are once again travelling down under. Let's Meet the 2018 Brisbane Congress Organisers

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Meet the 2018 Brisbane Congress Organisers

Interested in joining us?
Visit us at the IATDMCT Booth in the Exhibition Area. We look forward to seeing you!

IATDMCT International Travel Grant – Apply Now!
Deadline: April 30, 2018
A limited number of International Travel Grants are available to help offset travel expenses to attend the 16th IATDMCT Congress to be held in Brisbane, Australia, September 16-19, 2018.
» Get the complete Terms of Reference and learn how to apply today!

Sponsored by IATDMCT

Membership & TDM Journal Award
Deadline: October 31, 2017 for 2018
Free membership to IATDMCT & access to TDM journal, period of 2 years, renewable once, several available for individuals residing in developing countries.
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