Mid-Term Review & Annual Meeting

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On 11 and 12 February, the EXTRA consortium gathered for our second annual and mid-term review meeting in Regensburg.

The two-day event was filled with insightful sessions, starting with a presentation from the Project Officer outlining consortium obligations, followed by a project progress update at M18 from the Coordinator, James Hutchinson.

A major highlight was the presentations by our brilliant doctoral candidates—the driving force of this project—who showcased their experiments and key results from the first year of lab work.
We were also honored to host external experts who provided valuable insights and shared achievements in the ECP field, enriching the discussions and inspiring future directions.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this meeting.


Training school 2 & 2nd Annual meeting (Mid-term review meeting)

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The event is organized in Regensburg, from 10 to 13 February 2025.
It includes the training school , 2nd Annual meeting and Mid-term review meeting.

COMING SOON:

Second Annual Meeting:

11th  and 12th February 2025

Training School 2:

10th  and 13th February 2025


DoC3 Panagiotis Parsonidis Presentation of Preliminary Findings at AustroTransplant 2024

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16-18 October 2024

We are excited to announce the presentation of Panagiotis poster titled “Impact of Extracorporeal Photopheresis on Soluble Factors in Serum of Lung Transplant Recipients: Preliminary Findings” at the prestigious AustroTransplant 2024 conference.

This research highlights exTra innovative approach to exploring the effects of extracorporeal photopheresis on lung transplant recipients, offering new insights into how this therapy influences soluble factors in the serum. The conference provided a valuable platform to share these early findings and engage with leading experts in the field of transplantation.

We extend our gratitude to everyone who visited the poster session and to the dedicated colleagues and mentors who contributed to this work.


Training school 2 & 2nd Annual meeting (Mid-term review meeting) SAVE THE DATE

First exTra Workshop, 23rd - 25th September 2024 - SAVE THE DATE

Next exTra event will be organized in Regensburg, on 10- 14 February 2025.
The event will include the training school , 2nd Annual meeting and Mid-term review meeting.

More details will follow.


First exTra Workshop- SAVE THE DATE

First exTra Workshop, 23rd - 25th September 2024 - SAVE THE DATE

Next training event on Standardisation of research and clinical lab methods will be organized by IGTP in Badalona, Spain on 23rd-25th September 2024

More details will follow.


DoC5, Michael Nicoli @Spanish Transplant Society National Congress

DoC5, Michael Nicoli @Spanish Transplant Society National Congress

Over the weekend of May 10-12, the eighth national congress of the Spanish Transplant Society (SET) took place in Bilbao. DoC5, Michael Nicoli participated to the event by presenting a poster showcasing our fantastic ExTra Marie Curie doctoral network.

It was a platform to illustrate DoC5’s work for the next three years, the goals, and the collaborations already underway. It was an incredibly enriching experience, full of new insights and ideas.


Exciting DoC Kick-Off Meeting in Regensburg

Exciting DoC Kick-Off Meeting  Marks the Beginning of exTra Doctoral Network Project!

We are thrilled to announce the successful DoC kick-off of exTra doctoral network project focused on Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) in solid organ transplantation. The meeting was held in Regensburg on 16-17 April and brought together project partners for 2 days filled with insightful discussions and promising presentations from our talented doctoral candidates.

The attendees had the opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field of ECP, gaining valuable knowledge and setting the stage for collaborative innovation. However, the true stars of the event were undoubtedly the 11 exceptional students, who showcased their ambitious project plans and dedication to driving progress in ECP research and application.

Over the next 36 months, these doctoral candidates will serve as the driving force behind exTra project, leveraging their expertise to generate groundbreaking data and insights. Their work will be instrumental in advancing our understanding of ECP and paving the way for its translation into clinical practice.

As we embark on this exciting journey, we are filled with optimism for the impact our collective efforts will have on the future of solid organ transplantation. Stay tuned for updates as we work towards our shared goal of improving patient outcomes through innovative research and collaboration!

 #ECP #SolidOrganTransplantation #Innovation #ResearchExcellence


DoCs Kick-Off Meeting and Training School

DoCs Kick-Off Meeting and Training School 1

Kick-Off Meeting:

The DoCs Kick off meeting will be held in Regensburg on 16th  and 17th April 2024.

Training School:

The training School 1 will follow on 15th-19th April 2024.


DoCs Entry Course in Immunology - SAVE THE DATE!

Entry Course in Immunology for exTra DoCs - SAVE THE DATE!

Entry Course in Immunology

The basic course in immunology will be held on line on 2nd , 6th and 7th February 2024, providing a conducive environment for immersive learning and collaboration.


Kick Off Meeting

Kick Off Meeting

Kick-Off Meeting was held online, on 25th and 27th November 2023.

The extra Kick-Off Meeting marked the start of the Implementation Phase of the project. The first purpose of the meeting was to connect the groups more deeply and start the project activities and collaboration.

Since the DoCs recruitment is complete, all DoCs were invited to the meeting.