The British Transplantation Society (BTS) Annual Congress was held in Llandudno, Wales, in March. QUOD Biobank’s founder, Prof Rutger Ploeg, received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to transplantation. The award was presented at the gala dinner, where the entire room rose in a standing ovation. Prof Ploeg announced that he was deeply honoured to receive this recognition in his heartfelt acceptance speech. He expressed sincere gratitude, highlighting the importance of collaboration and the warm welcome he experienced within the UK transplant community.
“The Lifetime Achievement Awards celebrate the clinicians and scientists who have made pioneering developments, advancements and discoveries in the field of transplantation and who have dedicated their careers to providing care to transplant patients.”
Full details of the award and previous recipients can be found on the BTS website.