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.
1. Introduction
ECTORS (the European Cell Therapy and Organ Regeneration Section) was established in August 2018 as a dedicated section of the European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) for transplant professionals working on and interested in cellular therapies and organ reconditioning.
2. Purpose
The purpose of ECTORS is to provide a forum to discuss, educate and stimulate novel developments in the field of cell therapy in organ transplantation and organ regeneration.
3. Membership
ECTORS members are ESOT members who specify their affiliation with ECTORS.
ECTORS members have the rights and benefits associated with their ESOT membership.
4. Board
Section 4.1: The board shall consist of a Chair, a Vice-Chair and up to five other members. The Chair holds membership in the Council of ESOT. Board members serve without compensation.
Section 4.2: The Chair is elected by the Board for a 2-year mandate, which can be renewed for two more years with the support of a simple majority of Board members.
The Vice-Chair is elected by the Board with a simple majority vote for a 2-year mandate, at the end of which he/she automatically becomes Chair. If the incumbent Chair renewes his/her term, the mandate of the Vice-Chair is extended accordingly by two additional years.
Section 4.3: Only active members of ESOT in good standing shall be eligible as Board members. Board members are elected by simple majority of the members of the ECTORS Board with a secret ballot.
Section 4.4: Board members shall be elected for four years. In order to ensure continuity, the Chair position shall be passed on to the Vice-Chair and no more than half of the Committee shall be renewed at any given time.
Section 4.5: Vacant positions in the board will be advertised on the ESOT website and other online channels. Board membership applications are submitted to the ESOT Office, where eligibility of all candidates is checked before applications are forwarded to the Chair and shared with the Board.
Section 4.6: Board meetings shall be convened by the Chair. ESOT supports up to two face-to-face Section Board meetings per year. Additional teleconference meetings are organised through the ESOT Office when necessary.
5. Secretarial Support
Secretarial support for the administration of ECTORS and the coordination of Section activities is provided by the ESOT Office.
6. Activities
Section 6.1: ECTORS shall organize a scientific symposium once every two years.
Section 6.2: ECTORS, via its Chair, shall ensure appropriate representation of ECTORS related topics in the program of the ESOT Congress.
Section 6.3: Other activities shall include support or active participation in:
– Training programs and workshops
– Interaction with other scientific societies or working groups with common scientific interests
Transitional Provisions
The members of the founding Board in 2018 are appointed for a 3-year mandate expiring at the ESOT2021 Congress. At the end of the 3-year term all mandates of founding members can be extended by two additional years.
