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.
This handbook formalises the processes associated with the preparation of ESOT CPGs, including selecting topics for new guidelines, writing and reviewing approval, dissemination, and updating. Moreover, it defines the governance of the process.
The Basic Science Committee would like to announce a call for nominations for one new Board member. ESOT/Basic Science Committee affiliates are eligible to submit their application for the positions. Applications from PhDs with some years of postdoc experience and researchers with a strong basic science background will be given preferential consideration. The Board reserves
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract for ITS Meeting 2022 jointly organised with the American Society of Transplantation (AST) and The Transplantation Society (TTS). It is very encouraging to see the level of abstracts being put forward for this edition! Corresponding authors will be notified of
Venue & Hotel Accommodation You can now book your hotel accommodation for ITS Meeting 2022! Here some useful information: Hotel Titanic Chausse Berlin Chausseestraße 30 10115 Berlin, Germany Website: www.titanic.com.tr/titanic-chaussee-berlin Tel: +49 303116858880 Email: reservations.tcb@titanic-hotels.de The hotel staff will ensure you are offered the best rate available at the time of reservation.
Extended deadline for the #ITSmeeting abstract submission: 19 January 2022 [at 23:59 CET]
This educational webinar will discuss the efficacy of current COVID-19 vaccine strategies for transplanted patients. The first talk will focus on the experience with heterologous vaccinations and the pro´s and con´s for vector vaccines in transplant patients. The second talk summarises previous studies on second and third booster (homogenous and heterologous) vaccinations – and gives
Dates & place: 15-18 May 2022, Berlin, Germany Description and Aim The European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT), the American Society of Transplantation (AST), and The Transplantation Society (TTS) are proud to announce the organization for Spring 2022 of a new edition of their basic science transplant meeting, called the International Transplant Science (ITS) meeting.
We would like to announce a call for nominations for two new Board members. All ESOT/Basic Science Committee affiliates are eligible to submit their application for the positions. Applications from PhDs with some years of postdoc experience and researchers with a strong basic science background will be given preferential consideration. The Board reserves the right
The abstract submission deadline for #ESOTcongress has been EXTENDED until Thursday 25th February at 23:59 CET.
Transplant patients are exceptionally vulnerable to all infections, especially COVID-19, due to immunosuppression and other co-morbidities. There is a clear need for these patients to receive the best available protection against COVID-19 and we strongly believe that they should be considered as a priority group for vaccination across Europe. Furthermore, our patients and the broader
