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European Donation Day 2024
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European Donation Day 2024 – #OneDecision
You can make a difference. By discussing your wishes with loved ones, you offer hope to those suffering from organ failure or serious health conditions. Despite the growing need, the demand for transplants still far exceeds the available supply, with thousands of patients joining waiting lists each year. Take action and help save lives today.
ESOT Mentorship Programme 2025
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.
EACCME® Accreditation granted to International DCD Congress & Consensus
This accreditation reflects the exceptional educational value & rigorous scientific content the #DCDcongress #DCDconsensus promises to deliver.
The molecular landscape of kidney rejection
In the latest issue of Transplant International, Cortes Garcia and colleagues (France) examined bulk RNA sequencing of kidney biopsies. They identified novel genes associated with antibody-mediated rejection and T cell-mediated rejection, which could provide a new source of targets for drug design and repurposing.
ESOT Grants Programme 2025!
Why Apply for the ESOT Grants Programme?
Applying for the ESOT Grants Programme is your chance to drive innovation and make a lasting impact in transplantation.
Read what former grants recipients say.
ESOT Education Committee – Call for nominations 2024
ESOT members in good standing are welcome to apply for the position above. The new Education Committee Board Members will hold office for 3 years (2024-2027).
The application deadline is Sunday 29 September 2024.
Treating Split Livers with HOPE
In the latest issue of Transplant International, Rossignol and colleagues (Lyon, France) studied the impact of hypothermic oxygenated perfusion on ex situ split grafts (HOPE-Split) in paediatric liver transplantation. Compared with static cold storage ex situ partial grafts, HOPE-Split had significantly shorter cold ischaemia times, less post-reperfusion syndrome and a lower ischaemia-reperfusion injury score. The
ESOT at Informal Meeting of the National Competent Authorities for Organ Donation and Transplantation in Budapest, Hungary
ESOT (European Society for Organ Transplantation) was honoured to participate in the Informal Meeting of the National Competent Authorities for Organ Donation and Transplantation. This significant event was hosted by the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union in Budapest on 10 July 2024. The meeting gathered policymakers and experts to discuss advancements
New resolution adopted by the World Health Assembly
The World Health Assembly has adopted a resolution titled “Increasing Availability, Ethical Access, and Oversight of Transplantation of Human Cells, Tissues, and Organs.” This resolution emphasises the need to expand transplantation, maximise donations from deceased donors, protect living donors, combat organ trafficking, and address innovation in this field. The resolution is based on the Santander Declaration from the Global Transplant Summit in November 2023.
