Caner Süsal

Transplant Immunologist at Koç University Hospital Istanbul, ERA Chair of TIREX, Past DGI President

[TIREX @TIREX93508168]

Dr. Can Altunbulaklı, a post-doctoral researcher at TIREX, has secured funding under TÜBİTAK 1001 Program for his project, “Generation and Characterization of a Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) Expressing Monocyte-Derived Dendritic Cell Platform.”

[TIREX @TIREX93508168]

The 10th TİGED Congress will be held in collaboration with ARSHI and TIREX from November 22 to 25. The event will focus on recent developments in tx immunology, cell therapies, kidney paired donation, the use of AI, and the clinical and immunogenetic aspects of transplantation.

[TIREX @TIREX93508168]

In our recent Transplant International paper, in which we analyzed more than 20,000 kidney transplantations from the CTS Study in Heidelberg (10.3389/ti.2025.15207), we report that a low tacrolimus CDR is a strong predictor of inferior outcomes.

[TIREX @TIREX93508168]

The TIREX Team tackles data harmonization in transplantation! Using advanced methods like AI and common data models, we transform complex data into clear insights.

A recent commentary “A Choir Without Harmony Is Just Noise” applauds our effort and calls for global collaboration.

[Koç Üniversitesi @kocuniversity]

Tıp Fakültesi’nden Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İlker Kayı’nın liderliğinde yürütülecek, Halk Sağlığı, Psikoloji, Psikiyatri ve MAVA bölümlerinden öğretim üyelerimizin de araştırmacı olarak katkı sunacağı “EQUICARES: Community-driven Healthcare Access and Mental Health Promotion for Inclusive, Equitable, and Resilient European Societies” projesi, Avrupa Komisyonu’nun Horizon Europe Pillar 2 - Sağlık Kümesi kapsamında destek almaya hak kazandı. Ocak 2025 itibariyle başlayan proje, dezavantajlı grupların ruh sağlığı hizmetlerine erişiminin önündeki engelleri anlayarak, bu grupların ruh sağlığı hizmetlerine erişimini yenilikçi ve sürdürülebilir çözümlerle artırmayı hedefliyor.

Kendilerini içtenlikle tebrik ediyoruz.

The project titled “EQUICARES: Community-driven Healthcare Access and Mental Health Promotion for Inclusive, Equitable, and Resilient European Societies,” led by Asst. Prof. Dr. İlker Kayı from the School of Medicine, with contributions from faculty members in Public Health, Psychology, Psychiatry, and MAVA departments as researchers, has been granted support under the Horizon Europe Pillar 2 - Health Cluster by the European Commission. Starting in January 2025, the project aims to understand the barriers faced by disadvantaged groups in accessing mental health services and to enhance their access to these services through innovative and sustainable solutions.

We sincerely congratulate them on this achievement!

[TIREX @TIREX93508168]

We are proud to announce that the TIREX Tissue Typing Laboratory under the directorship of Dr. Sebahat Akgül and Prof. Caner Süsal has been accredited by the European Federation for Immunogenetics (EFI).

We sincerely thank our dedicated team for their hard work.

[TIREX @TIREX93508168]

Dr. Erol Demir from the @TIREX93508168 project has been awarded, at the #TTS2024 Conference of the Transplantation Society, the Young Investigator Award for his work in transplantation immunology research. #TransplantScience #Research

[TIREX @TIREX93508168]

Exciting day at KUH for the #TIREX Expert Meeting on ‘Innovative Approaches to Immunogenetics & Organ Tx’! From #AI in transplantation to genetic modification and innovations in IS, it was a day packed with cutting-edge discussions! Huge thanks to all speakers and participants👏

[TIREX @TIREX93508168]

During the CTS-TIREX Expert Meeting at Koç Univ. Hospital on September 21, we will discuss the hottest five topics of organ transplantation: future of registries, genetically modified organs, innovation in IS, KPD, and use of AI. Please register with an email to [email protected]

[Ekaterine Berishvili - EkaRegMedLab @Eka_Berishvili]

I am honored to co-edit this special issue on beta cell replacement with Alice Tomei, Andrew Pepper & Andrea Peloso.
Explore cutting-edge research from stem cells to bioengineered pancreases
This edition showcases insights from both established and emerging stars in regenerative medicine.
Don’t miss our animated cover, reflecting the innovation within!
Download E-Book here: https://t.co/X5wkAjI2mB

@ESOTtransplant @Transpl_Int

[TIREX @TIREX93508168]

Excited to explore the enriching educational journey, scholarship options, and research prospects within our thesis-based Master's and PhD programs at Koç University? Don't miss out! Grab the registration link for our upcoming online seminar below
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https://t.co/m7e8PW46Em

[TIREX @TIREX93508168]

The European Commission's Policy Officer, Emanuela Galeazzi, and Prof. Antoine Toubert from Institut Pasteur Paris made a visit to TIREX for a routine review meeting on April 17. We extend our thanks for their contributions and valuable feedback. @EU_Commission

[TIREX @TIREX93508168]

Our abstract exploring the impact of eplet on immunoreactivity received the prestigious best oral presentation award at the TIGED 2024 congress. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to this achievement.#TIGED2024

[TIREX @TIREX93508168]

In an analysis of >100000 heart transplant recipients McGill, Heidelberg, and Koç University researchers found that, in the setting of male donors, female recipients have higher mortality above general population compared to male recipients DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2024.03.016

[TIREX @TIREX93508168]

While the TIREX lab continues its research on transplantation of gene-silenced human pancreatic beta cells, the first living patient who received a gene-modified pig kidney transplant was discharged from the hospital last week. An exciting era has started https://t.co/9ErjTLB78p

[Caner Süsal @CanerSusal]

Next week on Thursday we will discuss at TIREX with 3 distinguished guests the Future of Organ Transplantation. Join us in person or on zoom.

[TIREX @TIREX93508168]

Please join us, either on zoom or at Koç University Hospital in person, in the next TIREX Expert Meeting on April 18 between 12.00 and 14.00 (Istanbul time).

[Caner Süsal @CanerSusal]

Congratulations to the TIREX Team for another successful Transplant Immunology Course at KUH

[TIREX @TIREX93508168]

The 2nd two-day HLA Typing Course utilizing NGS was held in the TIREX Tissue Typing Laboratory of the Koç University Hospital under the guidance of Dr. Sebahat Akgül on February 23-24. We thank the speakers and the 15 colleagues from all over Türkiye for their participation.

[Caner Süsal @CanerSusal]

Do not forget to register for our ESOT cfDNA Journal Club

[Transplant International @Transpl_Int]

Hi everyone ! Join our #JournalClub Monday 22 January 17h00 CET. We will discuss the last article on dd-cfDNA https://t.co/GxqcqYmpwC with authors @louise_benning @CanerSusal and @MaanaouiMehdi @Olivier_Thaunat @mnaesens Register here https://t.co/PHqhtSXPzD @ESOTtransplant
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