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.
How can Europe strengthen the resilience of organ donation and transplantation systems in the face of future crises? The BRAVEST project will address this question during its final stakeholder webinar, Strengthening Organ Donation & Transplantation in Europe: Results & Next Steps, taking place on 10 September 2026 at 17:00 CEST. The webinar will present the project’s
The transplantation community has reached a significant milestone with the publication of a new special issue of Transplant International dedicated to The Bucharest International (ESOT) Consensus on controlled Donation after Circulatory Determination of Death (cDCDD). As controlled donation after circulatory determination of death continues to play an increasingly important role in addressing organ shortages worldwide, variations in terminology, clinical practice, ethical frameworks and
The INTEGRITY Project is inviting feedback from the international community on a draft set of guidelines designed to shape the ethical future of research involving deceased donation and transplantation. Led by the European Society of Organ Transplantation (ESOT), in partnership with the International Society for Organ Donation Professionals (ISODP) and The Transplantation Society (TTS), the INTEGRITY
The ESOT European Donation and Transplant Coordination Organisation (EDTCO) is delighted to announce the appointment of three new members to its Committee Board: Andrej Gadžijev – Director, Institute for Transplantation of Organs and Tissues of the Republic of Slovenia, Ljubljana, Slovenia Željka Gavranović – Assistant at the School of Medicine, Catholic University of Croatia, Zagreb,
ESOT (European Society for Organ Transplantation) was honoured to participate in the Informal Meeting of the National Competent Authorities for Organ Donation and Transplantation. This significant event was hosted by the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union in Budapest on 10 July 2024. The meeting gathered policymakers and experts to discuss advancements
The International Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) Congress & Consensus is thrilled to announce the release of the programme overview for the upcoming event, set to take place from 10-12 October 2024 in Bucharest, Romania. This highly anticipated event will bring together leading experts, researchers, clinicians, and policymakers from around the world to discuss the
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.
ETAHP – The European Transplant Allied Healthcare Professionals – would like to announce a call for nominations for a new Board member. The new ETAHP Board Member will hold office for 4 years (2024-2028). All ESOT/ETAHP affiliates are welcome to send nominations for these positions. You may nominate yourself or a colleague. In addition, considering the specialities
EDTCO, the European Donation and Transplant Coordination Section of ESOT, would like to announce a call for nominations for three new Board members. The new EDTCO Board Members will hold office for four years (2023-2027), starting at the ESOT Congress, September 2023. All ESOT/EDTCO affiliates are eligible to submit their applications for the positions. You
ETAHP – The European Transplant Allied Healthcare Professionals – would like to announce a call for nominations for two new Board members. The new ETAHP Board Members will hold office for 4 years (2023-2027), starting at the ESOT Congress, September 2023. All ESOT/ETAHP affiliates are welcome to send nominations for these positions. You may nominate
