- December 6, 2025. 2pm CET
Two Webinars on Kidney Transplant Care and Clinical Trial Ethics
The European Kidney Patients’ Federation (EKPF) and the TTVguideTX project were pleased to host two successful webinars in February 2025. These sessions delved into cutting-edge developments in kidney transplant care and explored the ethical challenges involved in clinical research, drawing interest from both kidney patients and the wider public.
TTVguideTX is an EU-funded initiative aimed at improving kidney transplant care through innovative, personalised medicine. The project uses Torque Teno Virus (TTV) as a biomarker to monitor immune system activity and guide immunosuppressive therapy, with the goal of reducing infection risks and graft rejection. More information is available at https://www.ttv-guide.eu.
Webinar 1: TTV-guided Immunosuppression
📅 Date: February 18, 2025
🕑 Time: 2 PM CET
🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Frederik Haupenthal, Medical University of Vienna
This session focused on how TTV levels in the blood can support personalised immunosuppressive therapy for kidney transplant patients. Participants learned about the science behind the TTVguideTX project, results from clinical trials, and the potential implications for patient care and healthcare systems.
Webinar 2: Ethical Dimensions in Clinical Trials
📅 Date: February 20, 2025
🕑 Time: 2 PM CET
🎙️ Speakers: Alberto Molina Perez & Gonzalo Díaz Cobacho, University of Granada
The second webinar addressed key ethical issues in clinical research, such as informed consent and the risks of therapeutic misconception. The speakers offered valuable insights into the principles and safeguards that uphold ethical standards in medical studies, empowering patients and families to better understand their rights.
