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
ESOT Sections and Committees – Open Call for Nominations 2026
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YPT Call for nominations 2026
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.
2024 Report of the Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation (GODT)
The release of the 2024 Report of the Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation (GODT), which has been managed by the Organización Nacional de Trasplantes (ONT) as collaborating centre of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the field of transplantation, presents the latest official data on organ donation and transplantation worldwide. Based on submissions from
From Performance to Resilience: An End-of-Year Reflection from ESOT
As we come to the close of the year, we take a moment to reflect not only on what we have achieved but on how we have moved forward together. In transplantation, resilience comes not from pushing harder, but from listening more carefully. It emerges when the full breadth of the transplantation community feels heard, particularly those
Renewed Call for Humanity and the Protection of Healthcare in Armed Conflicts
The European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) reaffirms its mission to protect patients living with, or in need of, life-sustaining therapies for end-stage organ disease, and to uphold the ethical foundations of medical care, regardless of geography, nationality, or political context.
Applications Now Open for the HESPERIS Course 2026
The European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the HESPERIS Course 2026, which will take place from 16 to 18 April 2026 in Rotterdam. The HESPERIS Course is a comprehensive and immersive educational programme designed for physicians, surgeons, and scientists entering the field of organ transplantation.
The ENGAGE Initiative: Reshaping the Landscape of Kidney Transplantation for Sensitised Patients
The presence of anti-human leukocyte antigen (anti-HLA) antibodies defines transplant candidates as sensitised, a condition that affects access to transplantation, increasing waiting times and mortality rates. Following transplantation, sensitised patients have higher risk of antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) and graft failure when their anti-HLA antibodies are specific to the donor (DSA). Not all DSAs are equally
Open Call Design Competition
Are you passionate about visual storytelling, public art, or social causes? Here’s a rare opportunity to showcase your talent and celebrate something truly life-changing—organ donation. Enter the ‘Be A LonDonor’ Design Competition, a creative call to honour donor families and celebrate the second chances organ recipients receive. What’s in it for you? £1,000 cash prize
The Launch of the ESOT-Lancet Commission
The European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT), in partnership with The Lancet, has launched the ESOT–Lancet Commission on Transplantation, a global initiative to reimagine transplantation as a cornerstone of sustainable and equitable healthcare. Led by Elmi Müller and Gabriel Oniscu (ESOT Past President), the Commission brings together international experts to develop a roadmap for integrating
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