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Welcome Message

A Warm Welcome to MIDTERM ISOT 2026, Bengaluru

Dear Esteemed Guests, Colleagues, and Friends,

It is our great honor and privilege to extend a warm welcome to you at MIDTERM ISOT 2026, Bengaluru — a distinguished academic congregation of clinicians, researchers, and thought leaders dedicated to advancing excellence in the field of organ transplantation.

This year’s conference is thoughtfully centered around the pivotal theme, “Infections in Transplantation”, addressing one of the most critical challenges influencing transplant outcomes today. Through in-depth scientific deliberations, cutting-edge research presentations, and expert discussions, the meeting aims to explore innovative strategies for prevention, diagnosis, and management of infections in transplant recipients, ultimately enhancing patient care and long-term success.

As we embark on this intellectually enriching journey, we invite you to actively engage in knowledge exchange, foster meaningful collaborations, and contribute to discussions that will shape the future of transplantation medicine. Your esteemed presence greatly strengthens the spirit of this conference, and we look forward to a program filled with insightful sessions, professional camaraderie, and memorable experiences.

We warmly welcome you to MIDTERM ISOT 2026, Bengaluru — where excellence, innovation, and scientific rigor converge.

Dr Gireesh M S
Dr Gireesh M S
Organising Secretary
MIDTERM ISOT – Bengaluru

About ISOT Midterm 2026

ISOT (Indian Society of Organ Transplantation) As a charitable society, promotes the ethical science of organ transplantation in India. The society's objectives include

  • Developing and exchanging scientific knowledge and promoting technical co-operation between clinicians, scientists and others involved in the field of transplantation
  • Promoting scientific research in various aspects of transplantation.
  • It disseminates knowledge and information amongst the general public in relation to transplantation.
  • It encourages new transplant centers in the country.

As a part of achieving its objective, ISOT conducts conferences covering the various topics pertaining to transplantation. Every year between March to May, Midterm ISOT conference will be held. This 2026 it is being held at Bengaluru.

Midterm ISOT 2026

The conference is slated to be held on 2nd and 3rd of May 2026 at Clarks Exotica Resorts, near to Bengaluru airport, Bengaluru. The theme for this year Midterm ISOT is “Infections and Transplantation”. This is for the reason that infections before and after transplantation are a major hindrance for the outcomes of transplantation.

Though a lot of advancement has happened in this field, the evidence is still scarce, not oriented to the Indian subcontinent and difficult to be implemented in resource limited settings. To address these issues, experts from all over the country will converge in Bengaluru and have lectures, discussions, debates during the 2 days of May 2nd and 3rd 2026.

The experts will involve the persons in the field of transplantation of various organs like Nephrologists, Urologists, Cardiologists, Gastroenterologists, Haematologists, Multiorgan transplant surgeons, Anaesthetists, Pathologists. . Besides these, in this present conference, experts from various other fields like Critical care specialists, Infectious disease specialists, Pulmonologists, Tuberculosis experts, Microbiologists will also be involved who will give their expert opinion in the matter.

The 2 day conference will address the prevalent problems in India and try to find solutions for the same. With the topics curated to address the common everyday issues that the transplant community faces, this conference will be a not to miss opportunity to all those involved in the transplantation of various organs.

Over and above this academic feast, the conference being held in Bengaluru will offer a pleasant weather and culinary experiences too. Proximity of the venue to the airport will make the travel hassle free. Overall we are eager to serve you the best.

Committee

MIDTERM ISOT 2026 – Bengaluru

Organising Committee

Dr Sanjay Kolte

Dr Sanjay Kolte

ISOT Chairman
Dr Manish Balvani

Dr. Manish Balwani

ISOT Secretary
Dr Manish Balvani

Dr Vivek Kute

Treasurer

MIDTERM ISOT 2026 TEAM

Dr Sridhar

Dr Sridhar

Dr Kishan

Dr Kishan

Dr Anil B T

Dr Anil B T

Dr Limesh

Dr Limesh

Dr Rohan

Dr Rohan

Dr Tarun

Dr Tarun

Registration Committee

Dr Veerabhadra Gupta

Dr Veerabhadra Gupta

Dr Manjunath Shetty

Dr Manjunath Shetty

Dr Anoop

Dr Anoop

Dr Mohammed Yousuff

Dr Mohammed Yousuff

Social Media Committee

Dr Arvind C

Dr Arvind C

Dr Mythri Shankar

Dr Mythri Shankar

Dr Krutika

Dr Krutika

Dr Ganesh

Dr Ganesh

Accommodation Committee

Dr Vidya Shankar

Dr Vidya Shankar

Dr Venkatesh Moger

Dr Venkatesh Moger

Dr Prashanth Deerendra

Dr Prashanth Deerendra

Dr Girish N S

Dr Girish N S

Audio Visual Committee

Dr Vishwanath

Dr Vishwanath

Dr Manjunath Doshetty

Dr Manjunath Doshetty

Dr Topoti Mukherji

Dr Topoti Mukherji

Dr Rajeev

Dr Rajeev

Cultural Committee

Dr K C Gurudev

Dr K C Gurudev

Dr Ravi Shankar

Dr Ravi Shankar

Dr Sanjeev H

Dr Sanjeev H

Dr Mahesh Bennikal

Dr Mahesh Bennikal

Dr Hamsa

Dr Hamsa

Women’s Wing Committee

Dr Anupama

Dr Anupama

Dr Sushma Rani

Dr Sushma Rani

Dr Pallavi Patri

Dr Pallavi Patri

Dr Pooja P

Dr Pooja P

Scientific Committee

Dr Sudarshan Ballal

Dr Sudarshan Ballal

Dr Ramesh

Dr Ramesh

Dr Nagamallesh

Dr Nagamallesh

Dr Prashanth Kedaliya

Dr Prashanth Kedaliya

Dr Sonal Asthana

Dr Sonal Asthana

Dr Santosh Devdas

Dr Santosh Devdas

Reception Committee

Dr Umesh L

Dr Umesh L

Dr Arun K N

Dr Arun K N

Dr Mayoor Prabhu

Dr Mayoor Prabhu

Dr Sunil

Dr Sunil

Souvenir Committee

Dr Kishore Babu

Dr Kishore Babu

Dr Ravindra Prabhu

Dr Ravindra Prabhu

Dr Darshan

Dr Darshan

Dr Shashank

Dr Shashank

Highlights of the Program

Infections and transplantation go hand in hand and is a major limiting factor in the transplantation programs. Though a lot of advancement has happened in this field, the evidence is still scarce, not oriented to the Indian subcontinent and difficult to be implemented in resource limited settings. To address these issues the Midterm ISOT 2026 has a program curated to understanding, solving the everyday infectious problems faced by the transplantation community.

Highlights of common problems that will be addressed

  1. Screening for TB in recipient and donor-
    • Should I do it
    • How do I do it
    • Its positive, what do I do
    • This guy has active TB, when shall I plan transplant
    • What medicines I should use
    • Will this medicine cause graft dysfunction
  2. Fungal infections
    • Is it a fungal infection
    • How do I confirm
    • Should I initiate treatment pending reports
    • How long should I continue treatment
    • Is tissue diagnosis a must
  3. PUO
    • Oh not again- is this viral, bacterial, fungal or not infectious at all
    • Finance is limited- what all tests should I send
    • Should I go all in with treatment or a simple antibiotic
    • Does this UTI require surgical intervention
  4. Immunosuppression
    • What is the infection risk of this patient
    • Which Induction shall I use
    • How do I balance immunosuppression and risk of infection
    • Is this drug better than the other
  5. Evaluation
    • This person has already received antibiotic, should I send culture or not
    • Culture is negative, what do I do
    • This new test has given so many positives, what should I do
    • How can I get a fast report
    • This person can’t afford all tests, what do I do
  6. Management
    • Is this sepsis- should I use a sepsis filter?
    • Counts are already low- should I give CMV prophylaxis
    • No clear guidelines, how shall I treat BKV
    • Isn’t this dose a little high for my patient?
  7. Others
    • What all tests are mandatory for this deceased donor
    • Should I accept this donor or reject?
    • My patient is already 78 yrs, how shall I treat?

Venue

Conference Location

ALDOVIA (Clarks Exotica Convention Resort And Spa)

100 acres of greenery ~15 mins from Airport Grand convention spaces

Nestled in the serene embrace of 100 acres of lush greenery at Bengaluru, Clarks Exotica Convention Resort & Spa offers an oasis of luxury and tranquillity, making it a hidden gem in the heart of Bengaluru. Just a 15-minute drive from Kempegowda International Airport, this breathtaking retreat brings together the perfect blend of nature and modern sophistication.

As you step onto the resort grounds, you’ll immediately feel transported to another world. Surrounded by more than 5,000 trees, this vast expanse of greenery offers an escape from the hectic pace of city life.

Clarks Exotica is home to one of Bengaluru’s largest and most prestigious convention centres. The Ocean Convention Centre is nothing short of grand, offering the largest pillar-less event space in the city. Spanning 25,000 sq. ft., this vast expanse with a ceiling height of 25ft. offers a world-class setting for business conferences, seminars, exhibitions, and other high-profile events.

Resort overview
Resort campus view
Pool area

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