The Asian Society of Transplantation (AST) was formed in 1981 when the charter members met at the annual congress of Asian Society of Nephrology (ASN). According to the laid down constitution, the objectives of the Society were defined as:
- Promotion of exchange of information relating to transplantation.
- Development of medical, biological and social disciplines in transplantation in Asia.
- Cooperation in the training at all levels of professional involvement – nursing, transplant coordinator, pharmacists, physicians, surgeons and other disciplines involved in transplantation.
The Hong Kong Society of Transplantation was incorporated in March 1995
Major Objectives of the Society include -
- To promote for the public benefit the interests in and a better understanding of the advancement of science and knowledge in the transplantation and harvesting of organs and tissues.
- To promote organ donation.
- To promote research, education, training, and appreciation in the science and technology of transplantation, and to make available to the community up-to-date information on new developments in transplantation and organ/tissue harvesting for public benefit.
- To promote academic and social exchange among local and overseas transplant community, and to organize activities/conferences in this respect.