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 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.
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 (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
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.
The latest issue of Transplant International features a multicentre Spanish study in which sex-related inequities in access to liver transplantation were investigated. Of 14,385 patients analysed, women were less likely to receive a transplant than men and had a longer time on the waiting list. In addition, there was a trend towards a higher risk
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Prof Paul McMaster, the legendary English surgeon who founded the Liver Unit in Birmingham, UK, pioneered liver transplantation in the 70s and 80s working with Sir Roy Calne and was one of the founding fathers of ELITA and a President of ESOT.
In the latest issue of Transplant International, Magali Giral et al. (France) demonstrated that switching from immediate- and prolonged-release tacrolimus to extended-release tacrolimus was associated with a significant positive effect on tremor and SF-12 mental component score. In addition, other neurological symptoms and the physical component score also tended to improve.
Ahead of the European Parliament elections in June, we have published an Open Letter directed at the incoming Members of Parliament (MEPs). We are urging for MEPs to champion our recommendations and interventions aimed at fostering equitable access to transplantation across Europe. Explore the letter
Every day, 11 people die while awaiting a transplant – a concerning figure that we can change. Dive into our new video highlighting the core actions needed from policymakers, health authorities and medical professionals to close the equity gap in transplantation. Watch the video
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