The aim of the Education Committee (EC) is to coordinate ESOT’s efforts to advance multidisciplinary education for transplant professionals at all career levels and to contribute to their professional development.
The Basic Science Committee promotes scientific issues and transplantation research within ESOT. An active basic science community and an efficient translation of innovation into the clinic are crucial for the future of transplantation medicine.
The European Transplant Allied Healthcare Professionals (ETAHP) reaches out to allied healthcare professionals throughout Europe in order to ensure the best care possible for all transplant patients, with the aim to optimize patient outcomes.
The Young Professionals in Transplantation (YPT) is the Network for Junior Transplant professionals of ESOT, representing all young transplant clinicians and scientists who are beginning a career in transplantation and organ donation.
The mission of ECTORS is to provide a forum for discussing and stimulating novel developments in the fields of cellular therapies in organ transplantation, organ regeneration and generation of new organs from stem cells and biomaterials.
ECTTA is the forum for experience exchange on treatment of patients with end-stage heart and lung failure. Our aim is to improve outcomes for the patients.
EDTCO aims to support health care professionals to provide clinically effective programmes on organ and tissue donation, procurement and transplantation.
EKITA is the Organ Expert Section of ESOT on kidney transplantation in Europe, providing a forum for kidney transplantation professionals to exchange scientific information and views aimed at providing the best service to European patients .
The European Liver and Intestine Transplant Association (ELITA), previously known as the European Liver Transplant Association (ELTA), is a section of ESOT. Its membership represents the expertise on liver and intestinal transplantation in Europe.
ELPAT is a European platform that brings continuity and progress in European research and dialogue on "Ethical, Legal and Psychosocial Aspects of organ Transplantation". ELPAT currently consists of over 160 experts from more than 25 European countries.
EPITA is established to provide a forum for those working in the field of pancreas and islet of Langerhans transplantation or any other alternative form of beta cell replacement in Europe, to exchange scientific information and views related primarily to providing the best service for patients in Europe requiring pancreas or islet transplantation.
VCA has opened a new era in the field of transplantation, reconstructive and restorative surgery. This Section brings together 10 representatives of major European teams at the forefront in this field.
the 8th ITN Kidney Transplantation Masterclass – Advanced Surgical Techniques is designed as a high-level, practice-oriented surgical course dedicated to living donor nephrectomy, kidney transplantation techniques and contemporary surgical decision-making. The programme runs in parallel with the nephrology track and combines focused expert lectures, case-based discussion, operation videos, live online operating room connections and plenary sessions with the EKITA & ITN nephrology course. The objective is to create a concentrated learning environment where delegates can refine operative judgment, review advanced techniques and discuss real-world challenges with experienced international faculty.
Objectives
• To update participants on core and emerging topics in transplant immunology and nephrology.
• To review current approaches to rejection phenotyping, Banff classification and molecular diagnosis.
• To discuss donor evaluation, living donor follow-up and the nephrology interface of transplant ethics.
• To strengthen evidence-based post-transplant follow-up in infection, metabolic complications and malignancy.
• To explore strategies for expanding the donor pool without compromising recipient outcomes.
E.Barış Akin, Turkey
EKITA Past Chair
Chair of the ITN Kidney Transplantation
Lloyd Ratner, USA
Director, Renal and Pancreatic
Transplantation, Department of Surgery Columbia University
Frank Dor, The Netherlands
ESOT Treasurer
Erasmus Medical Center Transplantation Institute
Venue & Accomodation
Hilton Hotel Kozyatağı, Istanbul-Turkiye
Sahrayı Cedit, Batman Sk. No: 4, 34734 Kadıköy/İstanbul
3 full days, 3-5 September 2026.
Official language: English.
Simultaneous French and Russian interpretation will be provided throughout the course
Registration
ESOT member*: EUR 800 | Non-member: EUR 1000 | Reduced fee**: EUR 300
* In order to be eligible to register with an ESOT member fee, please note that you must be an active ESOT member at least until the end of the course.
** Addressed to low and lower-middle-income countries and Turkiye.
Please make sure that your country actually belongs to low and lower-middle-income economies by visiting the following webpage: World Bank classification.
The registration fee includes
• Access to scientific sessions
• Educational materials
• Certificate of attendance
• CME credits
• Coffee breaks and luncheons
• Networking dinner (no entertainment)
Invoices
All fees are VAT-included. Invoices will be issued for payments made both by credit card and bank transfer
Cancellation Policy
There will be no refunds once your registration has been confirmed.
Refunds will be issued only if the Organiser elects to cancel the event due to force majeure. Should ESOT & Turkish Transplant Foundation decide to cancel in-person courses, this will be communicated to all registered participants a month before the event’s start date.
Organising Secretariat
Turkish Transplant Foundation | info@tonv.org.tr
ESOT member*: EUR 800
Non-member: EUR 1000
Reduced fee**: EUR 300
* In order to be eligible to register with an ESOT member fee, please note that you must be an active ESOT member at least until the end of the course.
** Addressed to low and lower-middle-income countries and Turkiye.
Please make sure that your country actually belongs to low and lower-middle-income economies by visiting the following webpage: World Bank classification.
All fees are VAT-included.
Full details are available in the “General Information” tab
