About the International Pancreas
and Islet Transplantation Association


The International Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Association (IPITA) serves the pancreas and islet transplant scientific community in providing a forum for the open exchange of knowledge and expertise in order to facilitate the advancement of the clinical practice of pancreas and islet transplantation for the treatment of human diabetes.

Membership is open to physicians and scientists at all levels including fellows and allied health professionals conducting research and providing clinical care in the field of beta-cell replacement.


IPITA 2021 Virtual Congress

Join the vitual experience October 20-23, 2021!
Visit www.ipita2021.org for all the details.

Aims of the Association

  • To promote and encourage research and training relevant to transplantation of insulin producing tissue in the treatment and cure of diabetes mellitus.

  • To provide a scientific forum for the exchange and discussion of clinical and experimental results and experiences relevant to transplantation of insulin producing tissue in the treatment and cure of diabetes mellitus.

  • To promote and encourage contacts between clinical and experimental researchers from different institutions and from all pertinent disciplines.

For more information visit: www.tts.org/ipita.