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 delighted to announce the appointment of Prof. Thierry Berney as the new Editor-in-Chief for Transplant International. Prof. Berney is a Past President of ESOT, an Associate Editor of TI and a full professor at the Department of Surgery of the University of Geneva School of Medicine. He will lead the new editorial team
Happening next Monday at 18:00 CEST By attending this webinar, participants will learn about the burden and the common sequelae of infections with CMV and EBV after thoracic transplantation. In addition, they will learn about center-specific clinical experiences when managing CMV or EBV. You can register here
Full recording now available! Few days ago, we hosted the 2nd in our webinar series supported by an unrestricted education grant from Biotest: “Crossing the bridge: tailoring antiviral prophylaxis by linking it to CMV-specific immunity”. We hope all of our attendees had a great time – it was fantastic to host so many interested people,
We are pleased to announce the ESOT Grants Programme for 2021! The application deadline is October 15th 2020.
At this challenging time ESOT has created a dedicated online forum for transplant professionals to discuss experiences, offer recommendations and share resources linked to COVID-19. The forum is FREE of charge and open to all transplant professionals. Now, more than ever, we are #StrongerTogether. JOIN THE COVID-19 DISCUSSION ESOT Transplant Live subscribers can access the forum using their
WEBINAR in collaboration with IPTA Keynote speaker: Anne Dipchand, Professor of paediatrics, University of Toronto, Canada Chairs: Maria Irene Bellini, Renal Transplant Surgeon, Belfast City Hospital, UK Nicos Kessaris, Renal Unit, Guy’s Hospital, London, UK Key topics: • HLA antibodies and sensitization • Challenging cardiac anatomical considerations • Univentricular hearts and when to transplant • Waitlist
WEBINAR in collaboration with IPTA Keynote speaker: Stuart C. Sweet, Medical Director, Paediatric Lung Transplant Program, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, U.S. Chairs: Maria Irene Bellini, Renal Transplant Surgeon, Belfast City Hospital, UK Stephen Marks, Reader and Consultant in Paediatric Nephrology at University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, UK
ESOT closely monitors the developing situation on COVID-19 and follows guidelines and instructions issued by the WHO and the ECDC. We value the following resources: Guidance on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for Transplant Clinicians Novel coronavirus outbreak: information and resources Any changes in the status of the ESOT educational activities and meetings will be communicated via our website and
