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.
Through the ESOT extensive community and experts, governments and healthcare providers, ESOT aims at developing and implementing evidence-based policies to allow individuals to make informed choices. Collaborations and partnerships are key to build a stronger voice to ensure that organ transplantation is seen as a top priority by policy makers. As such, ESOT may serve as the dissemination channel of your projects and may support your organisation at various levels, including EU-Funded projects.
Level of engagement
ESOT may engage for scientific dissemination at ESOT Congress; educational activities (e.g. webinars, courses, e-learning platform) targeting transplant specialists; news dissemination to ESOT network via our newsletter and other communications tools (e.g. social media, website development, video, corporate identity development, dissemination via regional/national societies); development of clinical practice guidelines, statements or technical standards; stakeholder engagement and consultation; organisation of awareness raising or advocacy/policy events targeting policy makers at EU-level
ESOT already collaborate on a number of EU-funded projects that look at unmet medical and societal needs in the field of solid organ transplantation:
If you would like to involve ESOT in your project, please complete the dedicated form and return it to: devi.mey@esot.org
Addressing the biggest challenges in transplantation takes teamwork. With an ESOT membership, you’ll continue to be a valued part of Europe’s largest network of dedicated transplant professionals, sharing ideas and collaborating to improve the science and practice of transplantation.
