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Announcement of the 2026-2028 WIT Research Grant Winners

Women in Transplantation is delighted to announce the winners of our Research Grants for 2026!

WIT Fellowship Award Winner
Anna Quarder
Hannover Medical School, Germany
Project Title:
"Sex Differences in the Ageing Graft: Identifying Protective Mechanisms Delaying Cellular Senescence"

WIT Research Grant for Projects on Gender and Sex in Transplantation (LMIC) Winner
Dr. Zibya Barday
Consultant Adult Nephrology
Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
Project Title:
"Exploring Potential Sex-based disparities in Kidney Failure, Chronic Dialysis and Kidney Transplantation: a two-phased South African based study"

WIT Research Grant for Projects on Gender and Sex and SOT amongst Indigenous Populations Winner
Kelli Owen
Cultural Advisor, Renal
Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia
Project Title:
"The Role of Gender in Creating Cultural Safety in the Treatment of Indigenous People with Chronic Kidney Disease either living with transplant and/or waiting for a transplant, and/or wanting but not receiving a transplant – Identifying the Key Responsibilities & Barriers for First Nations Women"
Announcement of the 2026 WIT Award Winners

Women in Transplantation is delighted to announce our WIT Award winners for 2026!

Woman Leader in Transplantation
Beatriz Dominguez-Gil, Spain
Director General
National Transplant Organization, Ministry of Health

Unsung Hero
Du Thi Ngoc Thu, Vietnam
Doctor of Education, Group Leader
Cho Ray Hospital




