We are thrilled to unveil the list of outstanding transplant centres selected to host participants of the ESOT Centre of Preceptorship (CoP) for the 2025 programme cycle.
Category: Kidney
ESOT’s European Kidney Transplant Association (EKITA) Welcomes New Board Members for 2025–2029

ESOT has announced the appointment of new board members to its European Kidney Transplant Association (EKITA) for the 2025–2029 term. As one of ESOT’s key Organ Expert Sections, EKITA provides a dedicated platform for advancing kidney transplantation across Europe. Its mission includes fostering scientific exchange, promoting education and research, developing guidelines, and providing advisory input
YPT AFFILIATES: Attend the 7th Kidney Transplant Masterclass for only €750!
Are you a YPT affiliate in good standing? Then this limited-time offer is for YOU. For just €750, you get: ✔️ Full Masterclass Access – all scientific sessions, coffee breaks, lunches, gala dinner, meeting bag & certificate ✔️ 5 Nights at Hilton Kozyatağı Hotel (B&B) – check-in 13 Sept, check-out 18 Sept ✔️ Airport Transfers
The Living Donation Kidney Transplantation Specialty Symposium by EKITA has been accredited
We are proud to announce that the Living Donation Kidney Transplantation Specialty Symposium by EKITA has been officially accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®). ➡️ The event has been awarded 11.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). We look forward to welcoming you to Prague in November. ℹ️ https://esot.org/esot-events/ekita-meeting-2025/
ESOT opens Call for European Centres of Preceptorship in Kidney Transplantation
ESOT is excited to announce the launch of its Centres of Preceptorship (CoP) initiative and invites transplant centres from across Europe to apply to become official hosts for the programme. This innovative project aims to establish a Europe-wide network of centres that provide education, mentorship, and training in the management of sensitised kidney transplant recipients
EKITA call for nominations 2025
EKITA, the European Kidney Transplant Section of ESOT, would like to announce a call for nominations for three new Board members. The new EKITA Board Members will hold office for four years (2025-2029), starting in September 2025. All ESOT/EKITA affiliates are eligible to submit their applications for the positions. You may nominate yourself or a
16th EBSQ Preparatory Course in Transplant Surgery
Are you preparing for the EBSQ Examination in Transplant Surgery? Don’t miss your chance to join the 16th Preparatory Course, taking place on 27-28 March 2025 in the dynamic city of Istanbul, Turkey! Registration Deadline: 15 March 2025 Organised by the UEMS Division of Transplant Surgery, this highly sought-after course provides a comprehensive review of
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring desensitisation in kidney transplantation, a critical strategy for enabling transplants in highly sensitised patients.
This webinar will feature leading experts and patient voices who will delve into the scientific, clinical, and human aspects of desensitisation. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of HLA sensitisation, learn to identify which patients could benefit from desensitisation protocols, and hear firsthand experiences of patients navigating this complex journey. A unique dialogue between a
EPITA Elections 2024 – Call for Nominations
EPITA – The European Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association – announce a call for nominations for two new Board members.
Evaluation of non-invasive biomarkers of kidney allograft rejection in a prospective multicenter unselected cohort study (EU-TRAIN)
Abstract Non-invasive biomarkers are promising tools for improving kidney allograft rejection monitoring, but their clinical adoption requires more evidence in specifically designed studies. To address this unmet need, we designed the EU-TRAIN study, a large prospective multicentric unselected cohort funded by the European Commission. Here, we included consecutive adult patients who received a kidney allograft