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.
We are delighted to announce that the deadline to apply as an ETAHP board member has been extended: the new deadline is 4 December 2022. All ESOT/ETAHP affiliates are welcome to send nominations for these positions. In addition, you may nominate yourself or a colleague. The new ETAHP Board Members will hold office for four
The European Transplant Allied Healthcare Professionals (ETAHP) – would like to announce a call for nominations for two new Board members. All ESOT/ETAHP affiliates are welcome to send nominations for these positions. You may nominate yourself or a colleague. The new ETAHP Board Members will hold office for 4 years (2022-2026), starting December 2022. In
We are delighted to inform our community that registrations are open for the Fifth virtual UEMS/BTC preparatory course for transplant coordinators and colleagues involved in the field of organ donation. For more details browse the flyer or visit the website. Further information on the Transplant Coordination UEMS European Examinations are available here.
We announce the release of the Open Letter prepared with the European Donation and Transplant Coordination Organisation (EDTCO) to support the modification of the Swiss transplant law to reform the national organ consent system (votation May 15, 2022), moving from explicit to presumed consent. Read here the full Open Letter to Swisstransplant.
We are delighted to launch our newest Transplant Live course on Organ Donation, created by Carl-Ludwig Fischer-Froelich, Nichon Jansen, and David Paredes. This course will provide participants will an overview on the current criteria for donor detection, death certification and workflow authorisation concerning organ procurement. Additionally, participants will explore the management of the donor and
Today marks #EODDdonationDay. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of organ, tissue, and cell donation to improve and most importantly save lives. Read & download the infographic to learn more about the state of transplantation in Europe and our vision to change it! #JustSayYesEODD #PoweredByESOT
International Medical Societies representing Transplantation Professionals across the globe support and nurture diversity and inclusion among their members, fostering education, and stand against any form of barriers in access, knowledge, transition and required training around the “Gift of Life”, particularly that related to gender, race, religion and income. We embrace a call of action to
What do we know about physical activity after solid organ transplantation? What is the patient experience with physical activity? How can one get started and hold on? The symposium will address these questions while providing accessible information and practical advice. Speakers include physical therapists as well as people with transplants who will share their experience
We are proud to share the announcement of the 4th UEMS-BTC preparatory course organised by Swisstransplant, intended mainly for European donor-transplant coordinators who are considering to apply for the UEMS-BTC certification. You can find the programme and more information here: https://www.swisstransplant.org/de/preparatory-course?utm_content=bufferb4930&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bufferapp.com&utm_campaign=buffer
