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.
ELITA – the European Liver and Intestine Transplant Association – would like to announce a call for nominations for two new Board members. The new ELITA Board Members will hold offices for four years (2025-2029), starting in September 2025 All ESOT/ELITA affiliates are eligible to submit their applications for the positions. You may nominate yourself
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
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
Improving transplant patient outcomes is at the forefront of our mission and, we are eager to collaborate with research teams who share the common goal of improving the lives of those hindered by inequitable access to life-changing treatments and procedures. Here’s why our involvement can be a game-changer for your project: Unmatched Expertise: With a
Next Monday, June 10th, we will be hosting an event in Padova for all our Italian friends and colleagues. Qualità di vita dopo il trapianto di fegato: un seminario ESOT dedicato ai pazienti/ Quality of life after liver transplantation: an ESOT seminar for patients This workshop focuses on the Quality of Life (QOL) outcomes in
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.
We are pleased to announce that our latest workshop, titled “Managing CMV in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients” is now available on ESOT Transplant Live [when in Transplant Live please go to Courses]. This educational programme aims to enhance the management of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections among transplant recipients, which can pose a significant challenge post-surgery. The
ESOT, as part of the project “Enhancing Quality of Life Post Liver Transplant ” is launching a survey to deepen our understanding of the needs of those requiring or having had a liver transplant. We warmly invite all members of the liver transplant community to participate in this effort.
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.
In the latest issue of Transplant International, Meszaros et al. assessed liver biopsies during static cold storage for their viability and mitochondrial bioenergetics using real-time confocal imaging analysis and high-resolution respirometry. Both indicators were found to be predictive of liver transplant outcomes, more specifically of early allograft dysfunction.
