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European Donation Day 2025: Greece Hosts to Champion Organ Donation

From 10-12 October 2025, Greece will host European Donation Day (EDD) in collaboration with the Hellenic Transplant Organisation. Events include the plenary of the European Committee on Organ Transplantation, an international scientific conference in Kalamata, public outreach in both cities, and the illumination of landmarks in green, the colour of organ donation awareness. EDD 2025

ESOT’s European Kidney Transplant Association (EKITA) Welcomes New Board Members for 2025–2029

ESOT has announced the appointment of new board members to its European Kidney Transplant Association (EKITA) for the 2025–2029 term. As one of ESOT’s key Organ Expert Sections, EKITA provides a dedicated platform for advancing kidney transplantation across Europe. Its mission includes fostering scientific exchange, promoting education and research, developing guidelines, and providing advisory input

Applications open for Young Professionals to join the ESOT Centre of Preceptorship Programme​

ESOT is proud to launch the participant application phase of the Centre of Preceptorship (CoP) initiative – an initiative designed tocultivate the next generation of leaders in kidney transplantation.​ This initiative brings together a network of leading European transplant centres to host and mentor young professionals who areeager to gain advanced training in HLA desensitisation and the

In memoriam: Jean‑François Borel (1933 – 2025)

It is with deep respect that ESOT commemorates the life and legacy of Professor Jean-François Borel, a pioneering immunologist whose work significantly advanced the field of organ transplantation. Professor Borel’s contribution arose from a careful and methodical scientific effort. In the late 1960s, at the Sandoz company in Basel, a screening programme was initiated to

In memoriam: Federico Rea (1956 – 2025)

Professor Federico Rea, Pioneer of Lung Transplantation in Italy It is with profound sorrow that the ESOT community mourns the passing of Professor Federico Rea, among the pioneers in lung transplantation in Italy and one of Europe’s most talented Thoracic Surgeons. Professor Rea served as Full Professor of Thoracic Surgery at the University Hospital of

ESOT Mentorship Programme 2026

ESOT is strongly committed to principles of equity, fairness, and inclusion and strives to promote such values through its education programme. Members of traditionally underrepresented and marginalised groups are particularly encouraged to apply as mentors and mentees. Apply by 4 November 2024.

2025 ESOT Council elections

The 2025 ESOT Council elections will take place starting tomorrow, 29 June. Detailed information about the elections is available here. If you are up to date with your ESOT membership, you will soon receive an invitation to vote in the 2025 Council elections from Civica Election Services, our trusted election partner (please remember to check your

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