Allied Health Committee

Who We Are:
Allied health professionals in liver transplantation include advanced practice providers, transplant coordinators, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, physical and occupational therapists, psychologists, and other specialists who play a critical role in the multidisciplinary care of transplant patients. Through clinical expertise, research, and patient advocacy, we enhance outcomes and improve the quality of life for individuals undergoing liver transplantation.

• Are you a member of the Committee? Fill out the following to create your allied heath profile? Allied Health Community Form

Vision Statement:
To lead the advancement of care, research, and education in liver transplantation through international support and collaboration within the allied healthcare professional community.

Mission Statement:
We aim to ensure clinical excellence by promoting innovation in evidence-based practices, fostering collaborative multi-disciplinary networks, and creating a culture that encourages life-long learning and professional development across the transplant system.

Global Allied Health Professional Survey

Key Features:

1. User Profiles and Networking:

• Customizable Profiles: Allow members to create detailed profiles showcasing their expertise, interests, and contributions.
• Networking Opportunities: Enable members to connect, follow, and message each other to foster collaboration and mentorship.

2. Discussion Forums:

• Topic-Specific Threads: Create forums categorized by topics such as research, clinical practice, education, and policy to facilitate focused discussions.
• Community Q&A: Provide a space for members to ask questions and receive answers from peers.

3. Events and Webinars:

4. Award and Grant Information:

• ILTS Research Grant
• Vanguard Committee Grant 

5. Survey Access from Past Conference to Evaluate:

6. Call for Speakers/Abstracts

7. Future Speakers Recommendation Form

Committee Members:

• Lara Elshove – Chair {2026} Eramus University Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands  
• Julie Corkrean – Vice Chair {2027} Houston Methodist, Texas, USA  
• Wojciech Polak, MD, PhD – Affiliated Councilor {2027} – Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands  
• Yanik Bababekov – Special Projects Officer {2026} University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO, USA  
• JoLynn Shinsako {2026} University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA  
• Dana Jakoubek {2026} University Of California San Francisco Medical Center, CA, USA  
• Priscilla Wee {2026} National University Hospital, Singapore  
• Etsuko Soeda {2026} Keio University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan 
• Michelle Bell {2026} Houston Methodist, Texas, USA  
• Saista Asif Amin {2026} Al Qasimi Women and Children Hospital, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates  
• Georgeine Smith {2026} The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA  
• Chantal Wiggins {2026} Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada  
• Alison Rowley {2027} King’s College Hospital, UK  
• Ananthanayagi Purusothaman {2027} The National Centre for Organ Donation and Transplant Ministry Health and Prevention, United Arab Emirates  

*Committee terms end at Annual Congress in the year shown in brackets*