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.
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
From 1 Sept 2025, we welcome:
President: Olivier Thaunat | Secretary: Ekaterine Berishvili | President-elect: Umberto Cillo | Past President: Gabriel Oniscu
Onwards and upwards!
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
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 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.
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
The ESOT ACADEMIA online workshop series may be over, but its value continues. Tailored for early-career transplant professionals, the series equipped participants with essential skills to navigate research, interpret data, and present with confidence. With the ESOT Congress approaching, now’s the time to apply those insights and revisit the free session recordings on Transplant Live under Resources > Workshops > Professional Development.
We are proud to unveil the ESOT Strategic Plan 2025–2030, an inclusive vision that aims to redefine the way transplantation is delivered, studied, and accessed across Europe and globally.
“This plan is a bold commitment to advancing transplantation globally,” says Gabriel Oniscu, ESOT President. “It addresses the barriers to fair access while building on revolutionary advances in science and technology.”
YPT- The Young Professionals in Transplantation Committee- would like to announce a call for nominations for three Board members. The new YPT Board Member will hold office for four years (2025-2029), starting in September 2025. All ESOT/YPT affiliates are eligible to submit their applications for the positions. You may nominate yourself or a colleague. In
ESOT members in good standing are welcome to apply for the position above. Deadline to apply: Sunday, 8 June 2025
Applicants must be ESOT members in good standing. Term: 2025–2028
