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.
Luciano Potena confirms ESOT’s commitment to making a lasting improvement to patient outcomes, by breaking down silos and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders, and also informing them on the issues at stake.
Congratulations to our ESOT Grant Programme 2023 recipients, who were announced at our Council meeting this month. Our Grant Programme aims to promote the education and career development of European transplant professionals. By visiting European transplant centres and participating in ESOT education programmes, participants are provided with state-of-the-art opportunities for scientific exchange and collaboration. Applications
Professor Sir Peter Morris, one of the most universally acclaimed transplant surgeons of his generation, died at the age of 88 years on October 29th 2022. Peter Morris was born in Australia and qualified in Medicine (having switched from Engineering) at Melbourne University in 1957. His surgical training included a junior post at the Hammersmith
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We mourn Sir Peter Morris’ passing. He was an inspiration and support to many of us.
Our new policy report, ‘Tackling Inequalities in Organ Transplantation: A Pathway Forward’ sets out 5 five core actions that European stakeholders and ESOT must take to tackle disparities across Europe.
ESOT is strongly committed to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and strives to promote such values through its education programme. Members of traditionally underrepresented and marginalized groups are particularly encouraged to apply both as mentors and as mentees.
We are delighted to announce the ESOT Grants Programme for 2023!
All grants recipients are required to be ESOT members in good standing with up-to-date fee payments.
Applications will open from 31 August 2022 and close on 31 October 2022.
• “This guide provides practical & technical guidance to ensure quality, safety & ethics in the practice of organ donation & transplantation”
We are pleased to announce our joint session with TAKEDA ‘A Level Playing Field for Transplant Patients‘ taking place at the European Health Forum in Gastein on Tuesday, 27 September 2022 | 17:00-18:30
