Advancing Organ
Transplantation
Across Asia
Uniting professionals, advancing science,
and improving lives through transplantation.
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History of AST
The Asian Society of Transplantation (AST) was formed in 1981 when the charter members met at the annual congress of Asian Society of Nephrology (ASN).
The first CAST was held in 1989 in Bali Indonesia.
Below is a picture taken during first CAST
According to the laid down constitution, the objectives of the Society were defined as:
• Promotion of exchange of information relating to transplantation
• Development of medical, biological and social disciplines in transplantation in Asia
• Cooperation in the training at all levels of professional involvement –
nursing, transplant coordinator, pharmacists, physicians, surgeons and other disciplines involved in transplantation.
COLLABORATION
Across Asia and beyond
INNOVATION
Through research and education
COMPASSION
For patients and families
INTEGRITY
In all that we do
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Welcome to the Asian Society of Transplantation (AST).
Asia is home to more than half of the world’s population and the cradle of many ancient civilizations. Over last few decades Asia has become a global leader in transplantation, with many centers achieving outstanding clinical outcomes and saving thousands of lives.
At the same time, significant challenges remain, including shortage of deceased organ donation, disparities in access to transplantation and healthcare resources across our diverse region.
Mustafa Al-Mousawi, FRCS
President, Asian Society of Transplantation
SECRETARY’S WELCOME
Societies and organisations are evolved conglomerations of individuals created to capture and amplify benefits of combined efforts; much beyond mere self interests. Successful societies enable interaction, introspection, system-building, norms-setting and increased productivity through judicious use of pooled resources.
Organ transplantation too is a multistep, multicomponent procedure brought about by synchronised and collective efforts of a group of professionals. A strong association for its professionals is thus a necessary imperative.
Sanjay Kolte
Secretary-General, Asian Society of Transplantation
UPCOMING EVENTS
June
24
2026
Know thy Neighbour Series
Organ Transplant in Türkiye- Current status and challenges ahead.
Online Webinar
04:00 PM
Oct
9-11
2026
ISOT 36th Conference
36th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
HITEX, Hyderabad
SEP
05-06
2025
AST Workshop
Transplant Nursing & Coordination
Bangkok, Thailand
LATEST NEWS
ANNOUNCEMENT
AST 2026 Abstract
Submission is Now Open!
Submit your abstract by
31 December 2025 and be part
of Asia’s leading transplant
congress.
NEWS
AST Guidelines on
Living Donor Evaluation Published
New evidence-based guidelines are now available for clinicians across Asia.
ACHIEVEMENT
AST Young Investigator
Awards 2025
Recognizing excellence and innovation among young transplant researchers.
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& LECTURES
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