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We take immense pleasure in inviting you to the 6th Kolkata Transplant Colloquium, to be held on the 10th and 11th of January, 2026, at the Taj Bengal, Kolkata.

This year’s Colloquium is devoted exclusively to one of the most transformative and fast evolving areas of renal transplantation — ABO incompatible kidney transplantation.

The growing possibilities have redefined transplantation across blood group barriers. The 2026 Colloquium will focus on every critical aspect of this evolving domain — from immunological foundations and desensitization strategies to clinical outcomes and long-term follow-up.

In a pursuit of understanding the spectrum of ABO incompatible kidney transplantation, we are privileged to welcome a distinguished faculty comprising of world-renowned transplant physicians and researchers, each recognized internationally for their pioneering work and extensive experience in ABO incompatible transplantation. This makes the KTC 2026, a definitive symposium on ABO incompatible kidney transplantation, offering unparalleled opportunities for academic enrichment and professional exchange.

The scientific sessions will be complemented by an evening of music and camaraderie, with performance from the acclaimed Sufi artist Kailash Kher, promising a memorable blend of learning and leisure.

In January, Kolkata welcomes you with crisp, refreshing air and golden winter sunshine. The city comes alive with blooming flowers, cultural festivals, and the warmth of its people.

We look forward to hosting you in the City of Joy – Kolkata, for an inspiring and unforgettable experience at the 6th Kolkata Transplant Colloquium 2026.

Dr Deepak Shankar RayOrganising Chairman
Dr Deepak Shankar Ray
Organising Chairman
Dr Biplab Ghosh
Organising Co-organising Chairman
Dr Sharmila Thuklar
Organising Secretary
Dr Sushree Sushmita Das
Organising Joint Secretary

Meet The

Organising Committee

Dr N P Bohidar
Treasurer
Dr Arghya Majumdar
Advisors
Dr Sandip Bhattacharya
Advisors
Dr Saubhik Sural
Advisors

Conference

Registration

Registration is

complimentary

however prior enrollment is mandatory

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Inclusions:

  • Dinner & Cultural Programme JANUARY 10, 2026

  • Scientific Programme & Lunch JANUARY 11, 2026

Scientific

Agenda

Status: Confirmed

Agenda

JAN 11.2026 // TAJ BENGAL

  • 09:00

    Welcome Address Dr. Deepak Shankar Ray

  • 09:05

    ABOi Global Review Dr. Sharmila Thukral

  • 15:35

    The Road Ahead Prof. Kazunari Tanabe

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ABO Frontiers:

Global Transplant Dialogue

The 2026 Colloquium focuses on every critical aspect of the evolving domain. From immunological foundations and desensitization strategies to clinical outcomes and long-term follow-up.

  • Molecular Immunology

  • Global Data Registries

  • Real-time Analytics

  • Robotic Assistance

Meet The

Expert

International Faculty

Prof Kazunari Tanabe
Faculty
Prof Dorry Segev
Faculty
Prof Nada Alachkar
Faculty
Prof Stefan Zschiedrich
Faculty

National Faculty

Dr Vijay Kher
Faculty
Dr A K Bhalla
Faculty
Dr Narayan Prasad
Faculty
Dr Bharat Shah
Faculty
Dr Mahesha Vankalakunti
Faculty
Dr Vivek Pathak
Faculty
Dr Vivek Kute
Faculty
Dr Sharmila Thukral
Faculty
Dr Biplab Ghosh
Faculty
Dr Deepak Ray
Faculty
Dr Shalini Garg
Faculty

Our

Venue

Taj Bengal, Kolkata
34-B, Belvedere Rd, near ALIPORE ZOO, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027
46 min | 22.9 km

Nearest Airport to Venue

25 min | 8.8 km

Nearest Railway Station to Venue

ReachUs

ktc2026@gmail.com +91 7596071512

Scientific Programme

Kolkata Transplant Colloquium 2026

January 11, 2026 | Sunday

  • 09:00 - 09:05

    Welcome AddressTaj Bengal, Kolkata

    Keynote Speaker

    Dr Deepak Shankar Ray

    Organising Chairman
    Opening remarks and welcome address for the 6th Kolkata Transplant Colloquium.

  • 09:05 - 09:25

    15+5 min

    ABOi KT - Global review

    Speaker

    Dr Sharmila Thukral

    Chairpersons Dr Anjan Barkataky, Dr Lalit Agarwal, Dr Sunil Kumar, Dr Avishek Naskar
    A comprehensive look at the global state of ABO incompatible kidney transplantation (15+5 min).

  • 09:25 - 09:50

    20+5 min

    Bridging the gap - Why ABOi transplant matters more than ever now

    Speaker

    Prof Nada Alachkar

    Chairpersons Prof Om Kumar, Dr Abdul Waheed Khan, Prof Amresh Krishna, Dr Harsh Vardhan
    Understanding the critical necessity of ABOi transplants in the current landscape (20+5 min).

  • 09:50 - 10:15

    20+5 min

    Transplanting the untransplantables: Focus on ABOi transplants

    Keynote Speaker

    Prof Dorry L Segev

    Chairpersons Prof S C Tiwari, Prof Anup Burman, Dr Sukant Kishore Das, Dr Mukteswar Rajak
    Strategies for managing high-risk patients who were previously considered untransplantable (20+5 min).

  • 10:15 - 10:35

    15+5 min

    TMA after ABOi KT - Managing difficulties scenarios

    Speaker

    Dr Bharat Shah

    Chairpersons Dr A K Baidya, Dr Partha Karmakar, Dr Avinandan Banerjee, Dr Alok Gupta
    Management strategies for Thrombotic Microangiopathy complications in ABOi recipients (15+5 min).

  • 10:35 - 11:00

    20+5 min

    ABOi KT - Freiburg university experience

    Speaker

    Prof Stefan Zschiedrich

    Chairpersons Dr Arup Ratan Dutta, Prof Arpita Ray Chaudhury, Dr Keshab Sil, Dr Anupam Mazumdar
    Insights and outcomes from the Freiburg University transplant program (20+5 min).

  • 11:00 - 11:20

    15+5 min

    ABOi KT - The southern experience

    Speaker

    Dr Vivek Pathak

    Chairpersons Prof Manjuri Sharma, Dr Manish Jain, Dr Gayatri Pegu, Dr Ratnesh Rokade
    Regional perspectives and data from Southern India regarding ABOi transplantation (15+5 min).

  • 11:20 - 11:45

    20+5 min

    ABOi KT is a costly affair - Is it a myth?

    Speaker

    Prof Kazunari Tanabe

    Chairpersons Prof Dilip Kumar Pahari, Dr Sandip Kumar Bhattacharya, Dr Piyali Sarkar, Dr Joseph Lalhmachhuana
    Deconstructing the cost factors and economic myths surrounding ABOi transplantation (20+5 min).

  • 11:45 - 12:00

    Tea Break

    Refreshments and networking.

  • 12:00 - 12:20

    15+5 min

    Making ABOi KT affordable in India

    Speaker

    Prof A K Bhalla

    Chairpersons Prof Nandita Choudhury, Dr Nikunj Rout, Dr Himadri Shankar, Dr Nikhil P S Yadav
    Practical approaches to reducing the financial burden of ABOi KT for Indian patients (15+5 min).

  • 12:20 - 12:45

    20+5 min

    Precision in protocols - Optimising desensitization and outcomes in ABOi KT

    Speaker

    Prof Nada Alachkar

    Chairpersons Dr Arghya Majumdar, Dr Saubhik Sural, Dr Upal Sengupta, Dr Kity Sarkar
    Fine-tuning desensitization protocols to maximize graft survival and patient safety (20+5 min).

  • 12:45 - 13:05

    15+5 min

    ABOi + HLA combined incompatibility

    Speaker

    Prof Narayan Prasad

    Chairpersons Prof Sanjay Gupta, Prof Hemant Kumar, Dr Pragya Pant, Dr Sushma Bala
    Navigating the complex immunological challenges of combined ABO and HLA incompatibility (15+5 min).

  • 13:05 - 13:30

    20+5 min

    Infection in ABOi KT - Methods of mitigation

    Speaker

    Prof Dorry L Segev

    Chairpersons Dr Pratik Das, Dr Jayanta Datta, Dr Tauhidul Alam Choudhury, Dr Dipankar Talukdar
    Prophylaxis and treatment of infectious complications in immunosuppressed ABOi patients (20+5 min).

  • 13:30 - 14:30

    Lunch

    Lunch break for all delegates and faculty.

  • 14:30 - 14:50

    15+5 min

    Pediatric ABOi KT

    Speaker

    Prof Vijay Kher

    Chairpersons Dr Goutam Majumdar, Dr Pratim Sengupta, Dr Rajib Sinha, Dr Tanmoy Roy
    Special considerations and outcomes in pediatric ABO incompatible kidney transplantation (15+5 min).

  • 14:50 - 15:15

    20+5 min

    ABOi KT - Long term outcomes

    Speaker

    Prof Stefan Zschiedrich

    Chairpersons Prof N Sharat Kumar Singh, Prof Pinaki Mukherjee, Dr Pankaj Hans, Dr Preeti Meena
    Analysis of long-term graft function and patient survival data (20+5 min).

  • 15:15 - 15:35

    15+5 min

    Outcomes of ABOi KT in India - Largest multicentric study

    Speaker

    Prof Vivek Kute

    Chairpersons Prof A C Mahakur, Dr Nisith Kumar Mohanty, Dr Rohit Rungta, Dr Bharadwaj Batchu
    Presentation of data from the largest multicentric study on ABOi KT conducted in India (15+5 min).

  • 15:35 - 16:00

    20+5 min

    ABOi KT - The road ahead

    Speaker

    Prof Kazunari Tanabe

    Chairpersons Prof Tonmoy Das. Prof S B Rout, Dr S K Panda, Dr Aswini Prasad Patnaik
    Future directions, innovations, and the evolving landscape of ABOi transplantation (20+5 min).

  • 16:00 - 16:20

    15+5 min

    Rejection in ABOi KT - Pathologist view

    Speaker

    Dr Mahesha Vankalakunti

    Chairpersons Dr Ghanshyam Singh, Dr Sanjib Kumar Pattari, Dr Jigar Shrimali, Prof Atanu Pal, Dr Debdeep Mondal
    A pathologist's perspective on identifying and characterizing rejection in ABOi grafts (15+5 min).

  • 16:20 - 16:40

    15+5 min

    Challenges in expanding ABOi KT in India

    Speaker

    Dr Deepak Shankar Ray

    Chairpersons Dr Bijan Bhattacharya, Dr Santosh Kumar, Dr Utkarsh Deshmukh, Dr Soumen Khamrui, Dr Rajarshi Banerjee
    Addressing the systemic and clinical hurdles to expanding ABOi programs across India (15+5 min).

  • 16:40 - 17:40

    60 min

    Our research work in ABOi KT - Studies from RTIICS Kolkata

    Moderator

    Dr Biplab Ghosh

    Panelists Dr Deepak Kumar, Dr Nikhil Shinde, Dr Rabi Ranjan Sow Mondal, Dr Sushree Sashmita Das, Dr Amar Pratab Singh, Dr Snehanshu Debabrata Malla
    Interactive panel discussion highlighting research studies and findings from RTIICS Kolkata (60 min).

  • 17:40 - 18:00

    15+5 min

    From evidence to impact - How medical journals shape health policies

    Speaker

    Dr Shalini Garg

    Chairpersons Dr Arunima Mahanta, Dr Manoj Gupta, Dr Yuvraj Sawant
    The role of medical publications in influencing and shaping public health policies (15+5 min).
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