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 public review closes on 31 August 2026.
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ESOT members will be eligible to apply from 11 August 2026 for a 12-month mentorship journey designed to support their professional growth in transplantation. The ESOT Mentorship Programme connects transplant professionals with experienced international mentors, offering personalised guidance, career development and meaningful professional support. Exclusively available to ESOT members, the programme provides selected mentees with:
A new editorial published in Transplant International presents the scientific highlights and lasting legacy of ESOT Congress 2025. Entitled “Nurturing a Sustainable Transplantation Journey: the best of ESOT Congress 2025”, the article was written by Olivier Thaunat, ESOT President and Congress Chair and Colin Wilson, Congress co-chair on behalf of the Scientific Programme Committee. It
Today, on World Transplant Day, we are highlighting the need for stronger, more sustainable transplant systems. Transplantation saves lives, but the systems behind it continue to face growing pressure – from workforce shortages and inequalities in access to wider environmental and health system challenges. On ESOT Action Day in April, we launched the ESOT Agenda
Getting the word out matters. And when a meeting brings something genuinely new to the field, it matters even more. To support the promotion of the ESOT Monothematic Conference Transplanting Health: Overcoming Metabolic Barriers in Modern Medicine, we have created a promotion toolkit designed to make sharing the event simple, consistent, and effective. Whether you
ESOT Action Day 2026 launches a new Agenda to future-proof transplant systems, addressing inequalities and sustainability challenges as demand for life-saving transplants continues to rise.
Together with Transplant International, we are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 edition of the Editorial Fellowship programme, a twelve-month programme for 5 transplant fellows or early career professionals with an interest in research, education, medical editing, and scholarly writing. The Editorial Fellowship will offer the opportunity to connect more closely with the ESOT community
This achievement exemplifies the impact of data-driven, collaborative science in addressing complex clinical challenges. It sets a new benchmark for endpoint innovation, not only in transplantation, but across clinical research more broadly.
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We are pleased to announce that the following ESOT Sections and Committees launched a call for nominations for new Board members: EKITA, ELITA, VCA, BSC, YPT
YPT – The Young Professionals in Transplantation Committee – would like to announce a call for nominations for two Board members. The new YPT Board Members will hold office for four years (2026–2030), starting in September 2026.
