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.
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
We are happy to inform you we have decided to extend the application deadline for 2021 EBSQ exam in Transplant Coordination in order to enable more interested candidates to apply for the 2021 on-line exam. NEW DEADLINE: 20 July You will find all the necessary information on UEMS Surgery/Division of Transplantation website: https://www.uemssurg.org/divisions/transplantation/transplant-coordination/ebsq-examination
Dear Colleague, Transplant International‘s Editorial Taskforce is issuing an Open Call for authors to submit reviews addressing hot topics in the field of transplant ethics, donation and policies. Proposals must focus on a new and upcoming field in donation and transplantation, encourage debate and be thought-provoking. All submissions undergo anonymous peer review and are subject
In July 2020, Transplant International published a letter to the editors by Anna Forsberg (ETAHP) and Emma Massey (ELPAT) on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on transplant patients. In this paper, following the webinar “Coping with uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic”, organised by ESOT and held on April 27, 2020, the two authors address
We would like to announce a call for nominations for two new Board members. ESOT/EDTCO affiliates active within the field of organ, tissue and cell donation for transplantation are eligible to submit their application for the positions, or to present another EDTCO affiliate as candidate. Applications from intensivists and donation coordinators will be given preferential
On March 5th 2021, ESOT opened a tender for a technical provider that will build the multi-organ registry. ESOT is seeking the support of additional European national authorities and expect to finalise agreement with participating countries by the end of April 2021. In addition, ESOT is establishing contacts with non-European countries and registries. read more
