Dr. Lilly Ilcheva discusses the impact of allosensitization in heart transplant patients post-VAD therapy, drawing from a 20-year study (2004-2024), examining antibody development, transplant outcomes, and survival rates.

Dr. Sarah Longnus presents research on DCD heart transplantation, addressing ischemia-reperfusion injury, preservation techniques, and cardioprotective strategies to improve graft quality and outcomes.

Mr. Tobias Aigner explains the Organ Care System (OCS) for heart transplantation, highlighting its role in maintaining donor heart viability and emphasizing teamwork and precise preparation for optimal outcomes.

David Reineke discusses the successful implementation of Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) heart transplantation in Switzerland, highlighting the ethical considerations, the use of the Transmedics Organ Care System (OCS), and the collaborative efforts of Swiss hospitals that led to positive outcomes.

Prof. Wenaweser / Prof. Grunenfelder / Prof. Gamperli / Prof. Corti

Prof. Wenaweser / Prof. Grunenfelder / Prof. Gamperli / Prof. Corti