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 have participated in the Santander Global Summit in Transplantation that took place in Spain in November 2023. The Summit was organised by the Organización Nacional de Trasplantes (ONT) under the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and co-organised with the EDQM-Council of Europe, The Transplantation Society (TTS) and
Organ rejection remains a major hurdle in transplantation, impacting approximately 25% of recipients within the first year. Join us on 5 December, 17:00-18:00 CET, as leading experts dive into the therapeutic potential of Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) and explore its promise for balancing immune responses and graft survival in solid organ transplantation.
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In collaboration with key transplant organisations, we are supporting an anonymous survey to understand professionals’ experiences with international travel for organ transplantation. The study focuses on care for patients traveling for organ donation or transplantation. The survey closes on 15 December, 2024.
We are delighted to announce our society’s highest recognition, acknowledging outstanding and sustainable achievements in our field.
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Our latest publication is a position paper from the ESOT Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) task force. Named “ESOT Roadmap for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products in Transplantation: Navigating Regulatory Challenges to Enhance Access and Care“, the document discusses ways to address hurdles and effectively improve access and care in this field of medicine. ATMP therapies
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You can make a difference. By discussing your wishes with loved ones, you offer hope to those suffering from organ failure or serious health conditions. Despite the growing need, the demand for transplants still far exceeds the available supply, with thousands of patients joining waiting lists each year. Take action and help save lives today.
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.
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