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Greetings

Maggie MA

Welcome Message from AST President Dear Esteemed Members of the Asian Society of Transplantation, As the President of the Asian Society of Transplantation, it is my utmost privilege to address you and extend my warmest greetings. First and foremost, I would like to express my deepest appreciation for your continued support and active participation in our society. Your dedication and expertise in the field of transplantation will continue to play a significant role in advancing the science and practice of organ transplantation throughout the Asian region. Our society serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and professional development, and this has been well demonstrated in the recent CAST meeting that was successfully held in Hong Kong. I am proud to be a part of this vibrant community. I have great enthusiasm and optimism for the future of transplantation in Asia. Our society has a strong lineup of activities and initiatives planned for the upcoming year: 1. Establishment of a new affiliated society scheme. This new scheme aimed to strengthen the collaboration between AST and the national Transplantation society in Asia. Our society will also provide members of affiliated societies a range of benefits and incentive to join AST as regular members. 2. AST Society journal. We plan to establish our own society journal to provide members, as well as transplant professionals around the world, a platform to publish their basic science and clinical research. The Asian Society of Transplantation has always been committed to promoting growth and ethical practice of transplantation in Asia. We will continue to organise symposia, and workshops, providing a platform for experts to share their experiences and present the latest research findings. We will also focus on expanding educational programs, fostering collaboration among national transplant societies, and advocating for ethical practices and policies in transplantation. I encourage each and every one of you to actively engage with the Asian Society of Transplantation and take advantage of the diverse opportunities it offers. Share your insights, contribute to research endeavours, and participate in our events. Your involvement is vital in shaping the future of transplantation in our region and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated members of the Society's Executive Committee, as well as members of other committees and task force, who work tirelessly to make our initiatives a success. Their unwavering commitment and collective efforts are instrumental in driving the mission and vision of our society. In conclusion, I would like to express my deepest appreciation to each and every one of you for your valuable contributions to the Asian Society of Transplantation. Wishing you all continued success and fulfilment in your endeavours. Warm regards, Dr Maggie MA President, Asian Society of Transplantation
Name	Position	Country
Maggie MA	President	Hong Kong

Welcome Message from AST President

Dear Esteemed Members of the Asian Society of Transplantation,

As the President of the Asian Society of Transplantation, it is my utmost privilege to address you and extend my warmest greetings.

First and foremost, I would like to express my deepest appreciation for your continued support and active participation in our society. Your dedication and expertise in the field of transplantation will continue to play a significant role in advancing the science and practice of organ transplantation throughout the Asian region.

Our society serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and professional development, and this has been well demonstrated in the recent CAST meeting that was successfully held in Hong Kong. I am proud to be a part of this vibrant community. I have great enthusiasm and optimism for the future of transplantation in Asia. Our society has a strong lineup of activities and initiatives planned for the upcoming year:

1. Establishment of a new affiliated society scheme. This new scheme aimed to strengthen the collaboration between AST and

the national Transplantation society in Asia. Our society will also provide members of affiliated societies a range of benefits

and incentive to join AST as regular members.

2. AST Society journal. We plan to establish our own society journal to provide members, as well as transplant professionals

around the world, a platform to publish their basic science and clinical research.

The Asian Society of Transplantation has always been committed to promoting growth and ethical practice of transplantation in Asia. We will continue to organise symposia, and workshops, providing a platform for experts to share their experiences and present the latest research findings. We will also focus on expanding educational programs, fostering collaboration among national transplant societies, and advocating for ethical practices and policies in transplantation.

I encourage each and every one of you to actively engage with the Asian Society of Transplantation and take advantage of the diverse opportunities it offers. Share your insights, contribute to research endeavours, and participate in our events. Your involvement is vital in shaping the future of transplantation in our region and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated members of the Society's Executive Committee, as well as members of other committees and task force, who work tirelessly to make our initiatives a success. Their unwavering commitment and collective efforts are instrumental in driving the mission and vision of our society.

In conclusion, I would like to express my deepest appreciation to each and every one of you for your valuable contributions to the Asian Society of Transplantation.

Wishing you all continued success and fulfilment in your endeavours.

Warm regards,

Dr Maggie MA
President, Asian Society of Transplantation

Name

Position

Country

Maggie MA

President

Hong Kong

Curie Ahn

Name	Position	Country
Welcome to Asian Society of Transplantation Since its inception in 1981, AST has witnessed and contributed in rapid growth of transplantation performances in Asia. I want to express my deepest gratitude to the founders and former presidents who have lead the AST where it is today. I specially thank the immediate Secretary Generals, Dr. Anwar Naqvi and Dr. Ejaz Amed, for their devotions and sacrifices made for our colleagues. Despite our aspiring history, there are aspects that we seek for further enhancement. As Secretary General of the AST, I feel weighted burden profoundly to face the challenges upon us. I envision AST to be a cohesive society that benefits every specialist and expert in transplantation. AST will focus on the capacity enhancement especially in deceased organ transplantation and translational research based on registry that we all assemble together and it will be valuable scientific data for further research. AST has and will continue to propagate the ethical practices in transplantation by advocating the DICG. Lastly, AST acknowledges the contribution that Asian women have made throughout the years and will support them by providing Women In Transplantation initiative. In order to serve and represent the Asian population, we need to grow in terms of membership of transplantation specialists and related health professionals. Having proper membership representation not only helps us connect one another across the continent but also provide link between the generations that will lead us to cohesive society. I am so humbled to serve the AST and I wish best for every AST member.
Curie Ahn	Secretary General	South Korea