ISOPPT2027 · TURIN

1st ISOPPT Congress · Turin, Italy · 19–20 February 2027

Call for Abstracts

Submit original research in organ preservation, machine perfusion and perfusion therapy.

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Official poster for the 1st ISOPPT Congress in Turin, 19–20 February 2027
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Overview

Call for abstracts

ISOPPT invites clinicians, surgeons, transplant professionals, scientists, engineers, researchers and trainees to submit original research for the 1st ISOPPT Congress.

Relevant clinical, translational, scientific and engineering work may be considered for oral or poster presentation.

  • Present to an international multidisciplinary audience
  • Share advances in organ preservation and perfusion
  • Connect with clinical, scientific and engineering colleagues

Important Dates

Abstract submission opensSeptember 25, 2026
First submission deadlineNovember 22, 2026
Extended submission deadlineNovember 30, 2026
Acceptance notificationDecember 15, 2026
Presenter registration deadlineTo be announced
1st ISOPPT Congress · Turin19—20 FEB 2027

Scientific Scope

Congress topics

The congress topics are organized into five thematic areas spanning organ preservation, machine perfusion, assessment technologies and translational applications.

01 Organ-specific machine perfusion 6 topics
  1. Machine perfusion diffusion across the world: kidney, liver, heart and lungs
  2. HOPE vs. NMP in liver transplantation: first comparative studies
  3. Machine perfusion in kidney transplantation: indications, techniques and outcomes
  4. Benefits and pitfalls of ex vivo lung perfusion
  5. Heart machine perfusion: cold vs. warm vs. new-generation hypothermic preservation
  6. Different machine perfusion implementation models: industry-provided service vs. hospital-driven
02 Viability assessment, sensing & digital innovation 4 topics
  1. Viability assessment in liver, kidney, heart and lung transplantation: where do we stand?
  2. Sensors for real-time biomarker determination and viability assessment
  3. Data flow and digital twins: towards perfusing virtual livers
  4. Artificial intelligence and machine perfusion: towards better risk stratification?
03 Normothermic regional perfusion 4 topics
  1. Progress in NRP diffusion across the world
  2. NRP technology: opportunities to improve current practice
  3. NRP and subsequent machine perfusion: when and what
  4. Thoraco-abdominal NRP, ex situ machine perfusion and heart transplantation: alternative or complementary strategies?
04 Therapeutic & translational applications 7 topics
  1. Machine perfusion to enable minimally invasive liver transplantation
  2. Machine perfusion immunomodulation and implications for post-transplant immunosuppression
  3. Machine perfusion and recipient infection: friend or foe?
  4. Organ interventions during machine perfusion
  5. Machine perfusion and xenotransplantation
  6. Machine perfusion in transplant oncology
  7. Long-term machine perfusion: clinical vs. research platform
05 Preservation, organ support & research platforms 7 topics
  1. What is new in standard cold static preservation?
  2. Cold static preservation at 10°C
  3. Cryopreservation and supercooling
  4. Extracorporeal organ function-supporting devices: ECMO, liver systems and LVAD
  5. Liver resection under machine perfusion: ex situ and in situ approaches for tumours or splitting
  6. Ex situ machine perfusion as a platform for drug testing
  7. Machine perfusion beyond transplantation

For Submission

Abstract Submission Categories

Select the category that best matches your abstract in the Microsoft Forms field “Abstract Category.” These submission categories are distinct from the broader Congress scientific topics above.

  1. 01Drug testing
  2. 02Thoracic organs
  3. 03Abdominal organs
  4. 04Other organs
  5. 05ECMO
  6. 06Artificial organ support systems
  7. 07Bioengineering
  8. 08Mechanical engineering
  9. 09Research models
  10. 10Viability assessment
  11. 11Biosensors

Before You Submit

Submission Guidelines

A

Abstract structure

  • Title
  • Background / Introduction
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusions
B

Format

Language
English
Maximum word count
300 words
Keywords
Up to 5
C

Scientific content

Use accurate, clear and concise scientific language. Do not include directly identifiable patient information.

D

Authors

Provide the presenting and corresponding authors, all co-authors, degrees, institutional affiliations, email and country as applicable.

The submitting author must ensure every listed co-author has reviewed and approved the abstract.

Presenter membership requirements: To be announced.

Policies

Required disclosures

Prior publication & presentation

Authors must disclose whether substantially similar work has been published, accepted for publication or presented at another scientific meeting. Final policy is subject to Scientific Committee approval.

Conflicts of interest

Authors must disclose relevant financial relationships or other interests related to the submitted work.

Use of generative AI

Any generative AI used in preparing the abstract must be identified by tool/service, purpose and author oversight. Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, integrity, originality and final content.

Human & animal research ethics

Submissions involving human participants, data or materials, or animal research, must disclose the applicable ethics review status, institution and approval/reference number where applicable. Final wording remains under committee review.

Presentation & acceptance

Accepted abstracts may be assigned an oral or poster presentation. Preferences are advisory; final format is determined by the Scientific Committee. The presenting author will be responsible for responding to notification and completing congress registration by a deadline to be announced.

Abstract Submission

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Abstracts are submitted securely through Microsoft Forms. Please review the submission guidelines before submitting.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who may submit an abstract?

Clinicians, surgeons, transplant professionals, scientists, engineers, researchers and trainees working in organ preservation and perfusion therapy are invited to submit.

What topics are appropriate?

Work relevant to the Congress scientific topics listed above is appropriate. Each abstract must be assigned to one of the 11 Abstract Submission Categories.

What is the abstract word limit?

The abstract body is limited to 300 words.

Can previously published or presented work be submitted?

Authors will be asked to disclose prior publication or presentation. The final eligibility policy is to be confirmed.

Can I request an oral presentation?

Yes, you may state a preference, but it does not guarantee assignment. The Scientific Committee will determine the final format.

How will abstracts be reviewed?

Reviewers will score scientific significance, methodological rigor, innovation, relevance and clarity. Review workflow details are to be confirmed.

When will acceptance decisions be sent?

Acceptance decisions will be sent by December 15, 2026.

Must presenters register?

Presenting authors will be required to complete congress registration; the deadline and final presenter rules are to be confirmed.

Who should I contact?

Organizing Secretariat: Planning Congressi SRL. Email Michela Gorgoglione or Vanessa Grotti. Visit isoppt.org/congresses.